Hawks' kane arrested for robbing, assaulting cab driver

[V4D3R]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=287230

8/9/2009 12:33:01 PM

Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane and his cousin were arrested early Sunday morning for assaulting and robbing a cab driver in Buffalo, according to several news sources in that city.

According to a police report, the 20-year-old Kane and his cousin James M. Kane, 21, were arrested around 5am et after allegedly punching the cabbie after he said he did not have proper change for their trip fare.

The report says the cab fare was $13.80 and the Kanes handed the driver $15. He claims he had only $1 change and was not in possession of another twenty cents to give back. According to the police report, both Kanes took their money back and punched the cabbie in the face and head.

Both men have been charged with second-degree robbery, fourth-degree criminal mischief and theft of services.

The NHL is working with the local police department in trying to assemble the details, while NHLPA Executive Director Paul Kelly and NHLPA Director of Player Affairs Glenn Healy are also gathering information on the case.

Kane, a Buffalo native, had attended a press conference with the mayor to announce funding for a local rink earlier in the evening.

WGRZ.com says the driver appeared to have suffered cuts to his face as well as damage to his glasses.

Buffalo's WIVB is reporting that an attorney for the Kanes has entered a plea of not guilty in City court.

[check two]

This isn't going to fight the stigma of hockey players.

[whitey]

cabbies are always bullshitting people with stuff like this.

they deserve to get beat up.

[check two]

A hockey player that makes millions of dollars got into a fight over twenty cents? lol

[p-rok73]

This offseason hasn't been as kind to the Blackhawks as the regular season was. 1. They "reassign" Dale Tallon who was a popular GM in Chi. 2. They sign Hossa to a big contract & he gets surgery plus the NHL to investigate the contract itself. 3. And now this, the Blackhawks now suffer the curse of the EA Sports cover, LOL.