Daniel Kane is an American retired ice hockey center who was an All-American for Bowling Green and helped the team win its first National Championship in 1984.
[1] Kane arrived in Bowling Green in the fall of 1981, just in time to see the Falcons regain their status as one of the CCHA's top teams.
After overcoming a 3-goal deficit in the quarterfinal round, Bowling Green shut down perennial power Michigan State in the national semifinal to make their first Championship game appearance.
[3] Both Kane and teammate Gino Cavallini capitalized on their instant fame and signed professional contracts with the Calgary Flames, forgoing their final seasons of eligibility.
They went through training camp in the fall of 1984 under the legendary Bob Johnson but were assigned to the minor league Moncton Golden Flames to start.