Playing at This Level
- Posted 6 months ago|
- 4 comments
Wow, it's been crazy and quite a thrill being in the Stanley Cup playoffs! We're now in the middle of the 3rd round series with the Detroit Red Wings. We lost the first game, but we are pumped up and ready for tonight's game two!
It is really such a privilege to be playing hockey at this level. It's crazy how it all began when I started playing when I was seven. One of my favorite memories was winning the MVP award the first year I ever played hockey. After that, there are so many memories...
Winning the gold medal at the under 18 tournament with the USA team in Sweden, winning state titles in both New York and Michigan state, having the opportunity to play in Canada at many different tournaments against unbelievable competition, playing for the USA with the NTDP, winning rookie of the year in both the CHL and the OHL when I played for the London Knights and so many more!
I wasn't only a hockey player growing up though. I also loved playing basketball and still enjoy throwing the ball around. I played soccer and baseball too, but hockey was really my game.
It really wasn't that long ago that I had all those youth experiences. Now coming into the NHL, you think how lucky you are to be where you are. People ask me a lot about playing for the Blackhawks and about my relationship with Jonathan Toews, since he and I are in pretty similar circumstances starting out in the NHL so young.
Jonathan and I get along really well. We have been fortunate to come into the NHL together and experience it with someone our own age and support each other. We have been line mates and roommates and have gone on several player appearances together and it is fun to be able to do this with each other.
There is a photo of the back of Jon and I, he is #19 and I am #88, when you put them together it of course is 1988, which is the year we both were born! This is just one of the many things we think is great about us being here in Chicago together.
I don't think he's had time to get his weplay profile started yet, but I'm excited for Jon to join me and the other hockey pros here!
I'll check back in soon, be sure to cheer the Blackhawks on! --Kaner
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Nice backhand in game 5 to beat Osgood! I am a St Louis fan but I have to say I was pulling for you guys to take it to Detroit. Great season!!!
You should try and see what you could do to get on the Detroit Redwings team. They are #1 in my book. Great job Kane. You are the man.
hey kaner im a die hard hawks fan and i hope you and johnny stay on this team for as long as possible... i have been following your career since you joined the hawks and would love to see you stay here for a big part if not whole career.:)