Patrick Kane to play for Biel in Switzerland

Patrick Kane of the Blackhawks is headed to Switzerland to play lockout hockey for Biel. Christian Petersen/Getty Images

Swiss hockey club Biel has signed Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane to play during the NHL lockout.

Biel says the 24-year-old former top draft pick is scheduled to arrive in Switzerland on Sunday.

Kane, a three-time NHL all-star, helped Chicago win the 2010 Stanley Cup.

Biel is currently sixth in the 12-team Swiss top division.

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