Evander Kane
A powerful, often controversial winger whose physical play and scoring touch have fueled both highlight reels and headlines throughout his NHL journey.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Canadian ice hockey player·Birthday: August 2·Millennials
Biography
Evander Kane's hockey path was marked by high expectations from the start, drafted fourth overall in 2009 by the Atlanta Thrashers. He immediately brought a blend of size, speed, and a willingness to engage that made him a formidable power forward. His career has been a series of dramatic chapters: a fresh start when the Thrashers moved to Winnipeg, a trade to Buffalo, and a tumultuous but productive stint in San Jose. Kane's ability to score gritty goals, especially in the playoffs, has always been undeniable, as evidenced by his critical role in the Edmonton Oilers' 2022 run to the conference finals. Off the ice, his life has played out in the public eye, with financial and personal controversies often overshadowing his on-ice accomplishments. Through it all, he has remained a player who commands attention every time he steps on the ice.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Evander was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Evander Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Evander's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Selected 4th overall by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
- Scored a hat trick in his NHL debut with the Atlanta Thrashers in 2009.
- Recorded a career-high 30 goals in the 2021-22 season split between San Jose and Edmonton.
- Played a key role in the Edmonton Oilers' run to the 2022 Western Conference Final.
Did You Know?
He is a direct descendant of fugitive slave and abolitionist Solomon Northup, author of 'Twelve Years a Slave.'
He once scored three goals in his first NHL game, a rare debut hat trick.
He bought a minority ownership stake in the MLS club Vancouver Whitecaps FC in 2022.
He is known for his extensive and flamboyant suit collection worn to games.
“I've always played with an edge. That's what makes me successful.”
