Chicago Blackhawks player Patrick Kane will no longer appear on the box for NHL 16, nor will he participate in promotions for the game, according to a statement from Electronic Arts.
The news was announced via Twitter.
Official statement regarding Patrick Kane. pic.twitter.com/MVurUYOHT8
ā EA SPORTS NHL (@EASPORTSNHL) August 12, 2015
Police are currently investigating claims Kane overpowered a woman and raped her.
Kane was meant to appear with fellow Blackhawk Jonathan Toews, but it will only be Toews featured on next monthās NHL 16
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