Prosecutors have confirmed that Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane will not face charges after being accused of rape. 

Kane had been at the centre of an investigation that began in August over an alleged sexual assault at his home in New York.

Erie County (N.Y.) District Attorney Frank Sedita III, said physical and forensic evidence "tend to contradict" the accusation.

"The totality of the credible evidence - the proof - does not sufficiently substantiate the complainant's allegation that she was raped by Patrick Kane and this so-called 'case' is rife with reasonable doubt," Sedita said in a statement, via WGRZ.

"Accordingly, the Office of the Erie County District Attorney will not present this matter to an Erie County Grand Jury."

Sedita stated that the accuser's decision to no longer cooperate in the case played a part in his decision.

"A complainant's willingness or reluctance to go forward is an important factor in determining whether a criminal prosecution, brought by this office on behalf of the People of the State of New York, will go forward," he said.

""It is not, however, decisive. In other words, a complainant’s allegations, standing alone, do not trigger a criminal prosecution; nor does a complainant's wish to withdraw charges, standing alone, determine whether a criminal case will be terminated."

Sedita said there were "material inconsistencies" between the accuser's story and stories from witnesses. He added that DNA results "lend no corroboration whatsoever to the complainant’s claim of penetration" and noted this is an important element in any rape case.

Kane has been playing for the Blackhawks this season, and is the team's leader in points (18), goals (8) and assists (10).