NHL player Evander Kane and his ex-wife, Anna KaneHer relationship was turbulent before she filed for divorce in 2021.
Evander and Anna married in 2018. After one year of marriage, the couple faced tragedy when Anna suffered a pregnancy loss at 26 weeks.
“As we would expect from parents, we were devastated last week. We have received so much support from family and friends, and we really want to thank them,” Evander wrote in a March 2019 statement via X. “We would also like to thank the Sharks family for their support, compassion and allowing me to be with my family during this time. My family and I are heartbroken. Words cannot express how excited we are to welcome our little girl into the world and watch her grow.
After losing their daughter Eva, the couple went on to welcome their daughter Kensington in July 2020. One year later, Anna filed for divorce from Evander in July 2021.
After their divorce, there were several controversies between Anna and Evander, including allegations of gambling addiction, financial neglect, and accusations of abuse. In December 2021, Evander was awarded sole custody of their daughter, Kensington, in London, with Anna receiving supervised visitation rights on the condition that she complete a psychological evaluation.
Years later, Anna was in the news again when she revealed this One of the women who presented A A sexual assault case against Diddy alleges the musician and his bandmates assaulted her when she was 17 in 2008. “I was hoping to use a pseudonym to seek justice for what happened to me as a teenager,” Anna said. Us Weekly at that time. “The defendants asking me to use my name was an attempt to intimidate me, but I am not afraid. I am ready to move forward and hold those who harmed me accountable.”
At the time the lawsuit was first filed in 2023, Diddy denied the allegations. “Disgusting allegations have been made against me by individuals looking for a quick payday. Let me be absolutely clear: I did not do any of the terrible things alleged.” “I will fight for my name, my family and for the truth.”
Keep scrolling to learn more about Evander and Anna's relationship:
2018
Evander and Anna tied the knot.
March 2019
The couple lost their unborn daughter, Eva, at 26 weeks.
“It definitely makes you realize what's important,” Evander told reporters in September 2019. “Every minute, you had different feelings, different emotions. My wife, when she saw what she went through, it wasn't harder for anyone but her. It affects you so much, I had to step away for a week there, to regroup and get myself together.” “And to be there for my wife.”
July 2019
The duo attended the 2019 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles.
July 2020
Evander and Anna have welcomed their daughter, Kensington.
July 2021
Anna filed for divorce from Evander.
August 2021
Anna took to social media to do so Serious allegations against EvanderSuggesting that he intentionally lost NHL games to support his alleged gambling addiction.
“How does the NHL allow a compulsive gambling addict to keep playing when he's clearly throwing games to make money? Well, maybe someone needs to address this,” Anna, who claimed to be pregnant with the pair's second child, wrote via Instagram Stories. “Can someone ask (Commissioner) Gary Bettman how they allow a player to gamble on his own games? He bets and wins with the bookmakers on his own games?”
Anna went on to claim that Evander “did not call or text her” for seven days while partying in Europe.
“But at the same time, she told me that the bank had taken over our house. “But you don’t come and help your pregnant wife pack or help with anything at all,” she added. “You have enough money to party and stay in hotels in Europe and go out to dinner every night.” “But I can’t buy my daughter’s formula and you’re forcing me to sell my wedding ring to survive while you celebrate every day and every night, never calling your daughter and never asking even once how I’m doing.”
Evander then defended himself on social media, calling the accusations “false.”
“I have never gambled/bet on a hockey game, I have never gambled/bet on a Sharks game, I have never gambled/bet on any of my games and I have never thrown a hockey game,” he shared in a statement on social media. “The facts are that I personally had the best season of my career last year and the most consistent of my entire season, and I'm proud of that. I love the game of hockey and would never do any of the things that are being alleged. I look forward to fully cooperating with the league's investigations, clearing my name, and looking forward to next season.” .
He also noted that he loved his daughter and had always “taken care of her” in “every way possible.”
“She always made sure her mother had everything she needed and more,” he wrote. “I have tried to smooth over the divorce issues and be civil and calm like anyone in this situation. I have tried setting up FaceTime calls but not every day like I want due to me being restricted by her mother. I have refused to see her and unfortunately tried to use my daughter as leverage. I will always continue to Taking care of my family, there is no doubt about that.”
The NHL continued to investigate the allegations, but they were ultimately dismissed.
December 2021
Following allegations that Anna was an unfit mother, Evander was awarded sole custody of Kensington, per New York Post. The judge ruled that Anna would professionally supervise their daughter's visits pending her psychiatric evaluation.
“The concerns in court were and continue to be Ms. Kane’s mental stability, potential untreated mental health issues and its effects on the parties’ young daughter,” Evander’s legal counsel, travis Krepelka, Share a statement to New York Post.
Following the court ruling, Anna allegedly took to social media to share a video of Evander pointing a loaded gun at her as well as audio of a November 2020 exchange in which Anna claimed Evander hit their daughter.
In a Dec. 3 filing, Evander presented evidence that the video of the loaded gun was from a photo shoot and claimed he never hit their daughter.
“What is particularly egregious about (Anna’s December 1 social media posts), apart from the unreliable and defamatory nature of the statement, is her stated intent to target and harm me, and to call the public more generally to care.” He explained in the court's statement to each San Jose Hockey NowAdding that he is seeking a restraining order against her. “She only seeks to cause me pain – secretly and publicly. I'm afraid she will come to my home, which is confidential, and try to hurt me or take (our daughter).”
The Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County, granted Evander's request for a restraining order.
