NHL player Evander Kane is facing sexual assault and domestic violence allegations from his estranged wife Deanna Kane.
Evander Kane, born on 2 August 1991, is a professional ice hockey player who plays as a forward for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL).
He was born into an athletic family. His father was a hockey player and amateur boxer, his mother played college volleyball, and his uncle is a member of the Canadian Ball Hockey Hall of Fame.
Besides hockey, Kane also played basketball, soccer, and baseball while growing up. He participated in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournaments in 2003 and 2004 when he was only a teenager.
Kane only went on to achieve success over the years. Vancouver Giants drafted him in the 2006 WHL Bantam Draft and he scored his first WHL goal in 2007.
After getting limelight for his achievements and success, Kane has found himself as the center of attention for all the wrong reasons.
He is currently under investigation for domestic violence and sexual allegations filed by his wife, Deanna Kane. What happened?
NHL: Who Is Evander Kane Wife Deanna Kane? His Daughter
NHL player Evander Kane is estranged from his wife Deanna Kane. The couple tied the knot in 2018 and is currently in the middle of divorce proceedings.
They have a daughter, Kensington, who was born on 8 June 2020.
Unlike her husband, Deanna preferably stayed out of the media spotlight for a long time. According to HITC, she is a hands-on mother and loves staying active.
She used to share pictures of her on luxurious vacations trips and hiking on her now-deleted Instagram account. However, she had alleged her husband used to bet on his team’s games to pay off debt before removing her account.
Her bold claim regarding her husband Kane created a lot of stir on social media that resulted in NHL launching an official investigation into the matter.
On September 22, NHL released a statement and said they found no evidence to support Deanna’s allegations against him. The league said their findings are not based on Mr. Kane’s denials but other evidence that supports Kane and not his wife.
What Is Evander Kane Net Worth?
Evander Kane has an estimated net worth of $500,000, according to exactnetworth.com.
He generated most of his income from his hockey tournaments and various endorsements. But there are rumors that he is on a lot of gambling debts.
He lost around $1.5 million on gambling and almost $256,000 in taxes. On January 11, 2021, he filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy after acquiring a debt of $26.8 million.
Evander Kane Facing Domestic Violence Allegations
As per SI Hockey News, Evander Kane is facing allegations of sexual assault and domestic violence by his wife Deanna Kane.
Deanna and Evander reportedly had a rocky relationship since the beginning.
His wife filed a domestic violence restraining order as part of their divorce case. She accused him of sexual assault and domestic battery on her and their daughter.
Kane and his lawyer have denied the claims. His lawyer stated he has never abused Deanna and their daughter, whom he adores.
Furthermore, Kane had previously accused his wife of domestic violence and had also received a temporary restraining order against her.
NHL has not confirmed the news but they are also investigating the domestic violence allegations. As of now, it’s decided Kane will not participate in San Jose’s training camp until further notice.