San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane is facing allegations sexual assault and domestic battery, made by his estranged wife, Anna Kane. A.J. Perez of Front Office Sports reported that the allegations were filed in court documents for a domestic violence restraining order application, made by Anna Kane.
NEW: As the NHL clears Evander Kane of claims he bet on hockey, the league says “unrelated allegations… will be “thoroughly investigated.… The NHL’s statement comes hours after @FOS reported his estranged wife leveled abuse accusations in court. https://t.co/grLxwRvITQ
— A.J. Perez (@byajperez) September 22, 2021
In a statement to Front Office Sports, Kane's attorney released the following statement, saying Evander Kane 'denies ever abusing Ms. Kane or their daughter.'
Updated with statement from Evander Kane’s attorney: “Evander denies ever abusing Ms. Kane or their daughter Kensington, whom he cherishes.… She has falsely accused him of betting on and throwing games, prompting an investigation by the NHL. We are confident he will be cleared.… https://t.co/valtWhS9qX
— A.J. Perez (@byajperez) September 22, 2021
Statement from the #SJSharks. pic.twitter.com/ZiKEo8LgmH
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) September 23, 2021