Patrick Kane subject of police investigation in Hamburg, N.Y.

— -- Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane is the target of a rape investigation in Hamburg, New York, his offseason home,  The Buffalo News reported Thursday. The incident allegedly occurred last weekend.

According to the newspaper's sources, a local woman has accused Kane of a sexual assault. 

The law enforcement sources said the woman went to a hospital, where a rape kit was performed.

Kane, 26, has not been charged. Last summer, he signed an eight-year, $84 million contract with the Blackhawks.

Earlier Thursday, Hamburg Police would not confirm for The News or ESPN whether an investigation of any kind is taking place. The NHL said Thursday that it is aware of Kane's circumstances, according to multiple media reports.

"I can't even confirm that there is an incident," Hamburg Police Chief Gregory G. Wickett told ESPN. "We're not confirming or denying that there is an investigation with Mr. Kane."

Wickett said it is department policy not to release any information to the public or the media unless an arrest has been made.

"Patrick Kane has not been charged with anything," Wickett said.

Messages ESPN left with Kane's agent and the Blackhawks were not immediately returned.

Kane, a four-time All-Star, helped the Blackhawks win their third Stanley Cup title in the past six seasons in June.

Kane and Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews agreed to matching eight-year, $84 million contracts last summer, and their deals go into effect during the 2015-16 season.

In 2009, Kane and his cousin were accused of assaulting a Buffalo, New York, cab driver, who told officers they beat him up during a dispute over the fare. Kane ultimately pleaded guilty to a noncriminal charge of disorderly conduct, and he and his cousin were ordered to send an apology to the cab driver.

Paul J. Cambria Jr., a lawyer who represented Kane in that case, told the News he had nothing to say about the current matter.

Information from Katie Strang and Scott Powers of ESPN.com was used in this report.