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Kane, 26, has an off-season home in the Buffalo suburb of
Hamburg, where a woman has accused the four-time NHL All-Star of
sexual assault, according to the unidentified sources cited in
the newspaper.
The law enforcement sources said the woman went to a hospital
and tests using a rape kit were performed after the incident
last weekend.
"We are aware of the police investigation and are following
developments," said the National Hockey League's Frank Brown,
group vice president of communications.
Kane, who has not been charged with any crime, is scheduled to
bring the Stanley Cup to Buffalo this weekend to celebrate the
Blackhawks' third championship in the last six years.
"We are aware of the matter and are in the process of gathering
information," the team said in a statement. "It would be
inappropriate to comment further at this time."
Hamburg Police Chief Gregory Wickett could not be reached by
Reuters but told the newspaper he could not confirm there was a
criminal investigation.
In 2009, Kane was involved with an altercation with a Buffalo
cab driver and accused of assaulting him. He and a cousin
pleaded to disorderly conduct.
Kane's agent, Pat Brisson, could not be reached for comment.
(Reporting by Steve Ginsburg in Washington; Editing by Doina
Chiacu)
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