The city of Chicago has officially declared Aug. 8 as 'Patrick Kane Day' in honor of the Blackhawks legend, who famously wore No. 88.

The announcement came Friday during Kane’s first annual community event, where he was presented with the official proclamation by Chicago Alderman Brian Hopkins.

"I just want to thank the Alderman, first off, for the proclamation of the day," Kane said. "When we were thinking about doing something, it was all about me leaving Chicago so abruptly and not really being able to connect with the city so much after that, so obviously August 8, 8/8, me wearing No. 88 was pretty fitting that I was able to do something on this day and have the proclamation of today being Patrick Kane Day, so pretty exciting in my regard and fun to be back in Chicago. I'm excited fo

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