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Phil Kessel Biography

Phil Kessel is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on October 2, 1987 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. American NHL forward who was the 5th overall pick in the 2006 NHL Draft by the Boston Bruins. He spent six years with the Toronto Maple Leafs before a 2015 trade sent him to the Pittsburgh Penguins. He helped the Penguins win Stanley Cup Championships in 2016 and 2017.

He became teammates with Canadian center Tyler Bozak on the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Kessel played youth hockey with the AAA Madison Capitols in his hometown of Madison, Wisconsin. An offensive standout from a young age, Kessel put up 286 points (176 goals and 110 assists) in 86 games with his AAA bantam squad in 2001–02. He followed up on that effort the next year with the Capitols under-18 team where, during the 2002–03 season, he produced 158 points (113 goals and 45 assists) in 71 games. Kessel credits former Capitols coach and 1980 U.S. Olympian Bob Suter for becoming the player he is today.

During Kessel’s 2004–05 campaign with the NTDP, he played for Team USA at the IIHF U20 World Championship held in Grand Forks, North Dakota, where the team ultimately finished fourth. He had four goals and two assists in seven games .

His father, Phil Kessel Sr., was a quarterback for the Washington Redskins. His brother Blake was a sixth-round pick in the 2007 NHL Draft and his sister Amanda has played hockey internationally.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Kessel represented the United States in international competition for the first time when his under-17 National Team Development Program squad played at the 2004 World U17 Hockey Challenge finishing fourth. He finished the tournament fourth overall in points (10) and second overall in goals (6).

Phil Kessel Net Worth

Phil Kessel is one of the richest Hockey Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Phil Kessel's net worth $14 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He set a record for most career goals in the USA Hockey National Team Development Program.

He was given the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for overcoming testicular cancer is his rookie season.

Philip Joseph Kessel Jr. (born October 2, 1987) is an American professional ice hockey right winger and alternate captain for the Arizona Coyotes of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has previously played for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs and Pittsburgh Penguins. Kessel is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, winning back-to-back championships with the Penguins in 2016 and 2017.

In 2005, Kessel once again participated in the World U18 Championship, this time winning a gold medal. He finished with nine goals and seven assists for 16 points in six games, leading the tournament in all said offensive statistics. Kessel was named the tournament’s best forward and was also named to the tournament All-Star Team.

Kessel graduated from Pioneer High School in 2005. However, because his birthday falls after September 15, he was not eligible for the NHL Entry Draft that year. After finishing his two years at NTDP, Kessel enrolled at University of Minnesota on a sports scholarship and played for the Golden Gophers men’s ice hockey team for the 2005–06 season. His first collegiate goal came on a penalty shot, marking the first time in team history that a player scored his first career goal on a penalty shot. As a rookie freshman, Kessel finished second on the team in scoring with 51 points (18 goals and 33 assists) in 39 games. He was named the 2005–06 WCHA Rookie of the Year and named to the 2005–06 All-Rookie Team.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Phil Kessel height 6 ft 0 in Phil weight 203  lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Later in 2004, Kessel played as an underaged player at the IIHF World U18 Championship, where the U.S. won silver. He finished with ten points (seven goals and three assists) in six games, leading the tournament in goals and being named to the tournament all-star team.

Kessel then played in the 2006 World Junior Championship, where the U.S. finished fourth for the second-straight year. Kessel led the tournament in points (11) and assists (10).

Who is Phil Kessel Dating?

According to our records, Phil Kessel is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Phil Kessel’s is not dating anyone.

Kessel made his debut in senior international competition in 2006, when he competed at the 2006 IIHF World Championship in Riga. In seven games, he scored one goal and one assist as the U.S. placed seventh.

Facts & Trivia

Phil Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Phil Kessel celebrates birthday on October 2 of every year.

On December 11, 2006, Kessel’s family announced that he was hospitalized for a reason unrelated to hockey, and WBZ-TV reported that Kessel was diagnosed with a form of testicular cancer. On December 16, Kessel was pronounced cancer-free. On January 5, 2007, he was assigned to the Providence Bruins, Boston’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, for conditioning purposes and then recalled on January 7. Kessel returned to the Bruins lineup on January 9, against the Ottawa Senators, after missing only 11 regular season games following cancer surgery.

What happened to Phil Kessel?

After a tumultuous time in Toronto, Kessel’s trade to the Penguins seemed to finally establish him as one of the most likable guys in the entire NHL. It also made him a two-time Stanley Cup champion. Now, he’s set to start a new chapter with the Arizona Coyotes.

How many Stanley Cups has Phil Kessel won?

Kessel is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, winning back-to-back championships with the Penguins in 2016 and 2017.

How is Phil Kessel good?

Kessel has become a fan favourite because of his everyman ways coupled with otherworldly hockey ability. The two-time Stanley Cup champion turns 31 the day before the season starts, and he’s coming off a career-high 92-point campaign, 10 better than the previous best he hit in 2011–12 as a Toronto Maple Leaf.

How many games in a row has Phil Kessel played?

Wherever he ends up, Kessel will become the new NHL consecutive games played record holder 10 games into the 2022-2023 season; that is, unless his play declines and he finds himself a healthy scratch.

Why did the Penguins get rid of Kessel?

There has been plenty of speculation as to why Kessel was shipped out of Pittsburgh, including that he demanded a trade, poor relationships with certain teammates and that his relationship with Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan was less than cordial.

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