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Blackhawks schedule Patrick Kane bobblehead night as investigation continues

Blackhawks schedule Patrick Kane bobblehead night as investigation continues

Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane is scheduled to have his own bobblehead night this season.

According to the team promotional schedule the Blackhawks will be giving away Kane bobbleheads presented by Chicagoland and NW Indiana Chevy dealers. The promotion is scheduled to take place on Jan. 24 for Chicago’s game against the St. Louis Blues.

Screen shot from Chicago Blackhawks website
Screen shot from Chicago Blackhawks website

Kane is currently under investigation for rape for an incident that allegedly occurred in early August in Kane’s Hamburg, New York home.

He has taken part in Chicago’s preseason and training camp and has not been suspended by the NHL nor the Blackhawks.

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This has led to some levels of criticism on the Blackhawks for their attitude in letting their star take part in team activities in spite of the allegations.

Grand jury proceedings in the case have been postponed indefinitely, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Kane has not been charged with a crime.

At a news conference where Kane talked for the first time since the investigation was reported, a reporter told Blackhawks president John McDonough that the exec sounded tone deaf in regards to the situation.

"I can assure you I'm anything but tone deaf," he responded.

The Blackhawks did not immediately respond to an email by Puck Daddy asking about the promotion.

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