Friday, August 8th (8/8) is “Patrick Kane Day” in Chicago, which means that Kane will be holding an event which promises the following to take place at the Morgan MFG building in downtown Chicago:
#88 is coming back to Chicago on 8/8 where his professional hockey career started! Patrick Kane’s legacy in Chicago is bigger than life, bringing home 3 Stanley Cups and so many exciting moments on the ice.
This special evening includes an Emcee-hosted Q&A with Patrick Kane. Sit back and hear about the games, highlights, hat tricks, power plays and more! Following the stage, #88 will greet everyone in the line to sign your autograph (limit of 1 item per person) and a photo on your device. Beverages and apps will be available.
The VIP ticket includes a pre-event for 50 guests with Patrick Kane including open bar, apps, professional photograph, an autograph, door gift, and social time from 5:30-7:15 p.m with the main event to follow.
8/8 PATRICK KANE DAY is devoted to his fans and the community here in Chicago. This event is his time to meet you, give autographs, a photo on your camera, and to say thank you for your support over the years.
This event is for those 21 yrs. and up.
Kane has been making the rounds of Chicago radio and podcasts of late, and as you might expect, the Chicago Daily Herald’s Jim O’Donnell is speculating that Kane, who will likely retire in the Windy City, should end his career as a Blackhawk:
UNDER THE AUSPICES of the premium athlete collective PB&K, Kane and his legacy will be celebrated in Our Town with a variety of events including a Chicago City Council proclamation designating 8/8 for No. 88 as “Patrick Kane Day.”
Kane will also guide an invitational youth hockey clinic at Johnny’s Ice House Friday morning. He’ll follow with two ticketed events: a midday autograph session at the Chicago Sports Museum (Water Tower Place) and an evening q.-and-a. at the swanky Morgan MFG on the edge of the West Loop.
Kane’s father — Patrick “Tiki” Kane — has also been involved in planning. A portion of the proceeds will go to 1616.org, a group that assists young athletes navigate the mental health side of their games.
Pat Boyle will host the nighttime affair. ESPN-AM (1000) has been aboard as a broadcast sponsor.
AMID THE ADVANCE RUSH, a single question was directed to “The Kaner”:
Do you have any plans to return — even for a ceremonial one day — to re-sign with the Blackhawks and retire from the NHL in their sweater?
Through a spokesperson, the future Hall of Famer side-skated the inquiry, citing the fact that he wanted to remain “respectful” of his current home at Little Caesars Arena in midtown Detroit.
So…
Patrick Kane is arguably the greatest American-born hockey player ever. His Stanley Cup wizardry on West Madison St. popped all new dreamsicles into a devoted fan base. A happy and profound Chicago salute is so overdue.
He will retire a Blackhawk one way or another, but right now, he’s on loan to Detroit.
