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- Philip Joseph Kessel Jr. (born October 2, 1987) is an American professional ice hockey winger who is an unrestricted free agent. He has previously played for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, Arizona Coyotes, and the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL).
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Philip Joseph Kessel Jr. (born October 2, 1987) is an American professional ice hockey winger who is an unrestricted free agent. He has previously played for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, Arizona Coyotes, and the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL).
- Kessel’s Early Years
- Bob Suter’s Influence on Kessel
- Drafted High Nonetheless
- Looking Towards The Future
- Trade to The Maple Leafs and Struggles with Media
- Penguins Star and Rising
- Kessel’s New Chapter in Arizona
- Kessel Winning Again in Vegas
- Amanda Kessel Shining
The 2008-09 regular season had been a great one for the Boston Bruins, and especially for young forward Kessel. After two mediocre seasons and health-related setbacks, Kessel was finally coming into his own and showing why he was a highly regarded player that was once considered a possibility for the No. 1 overall draft pick. Born on Oct. 2, 1987, ...
For the majority of Phil’s early days in hockey, he played for the Madison Capitols, coached by Bob Suter. If you think you recognize that name it is because Bob played for the 1980 USA “Miracle on Ice” team that won gold at the Olympics, but you may also recognize the name because of his younger brother Gary Suter who had a stellar 17-year NHL car...
While his stock may have dropped, Kessel was still considered a top prospect and was drafted fifth overall by the Boston Bruins in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft behind Erik Johnson, Jordan Staal, Jonathan Toews and Niklas Backstrom. Kessel made the Bruins as a 19-year-old and made his debut during the 2006-07 hockey season. Unfortunately, not even halfw...
Eager to put the setbacks of his past behind him, Kessel was ready to start the 2007-08 season fresh. He improved in every category scoring 19 goals, 37 points even improved in an increasingly frowned-upon stat in plus/minus as he recorded a minus-6 rating compared to the minus-12 rating he had from the year before. The Bruins were also improving a...
After being traded to Toronto, Kessel’s status as a star was cemented in the NHL. An instant star with the Maple Leafs, Kessel never scored less than 20 goals with the team in his six seasons with the team, including the lockout-shortened 2012-13 season. From his last season in Boston to his penultimate season in Toronto, Kessel scored over 30 goal...
When Kessel was traded to the Penguins, he quickly became a fan-favorite. His skillset blended well with the team as well and his status as a star seemed better understood in a smaller market than Toronto. Staying consistent with his career totals, Kessel scored 26 goals and 59 points and played in every game of the season (something he’d done in e...
While Kessel found a great deal of success in Pittsburgh and even went on to win two Stanley Cups with the Penguins, his stint with the team was ultimately short-lived. Traded to the Coyotes in exchange for Alex Galchenyuk and Pierre-Olivier Joseph, Kessel was now set to reunite with head coach Rick Tocchet. This was significant as Tocchet and Kess...
Kessel made his debut with the Golden Knights in the 2022-23 season, donning the No. 8 jersey for the first time in his NHL career. This change was necessitated by the fact that forwardJonathan Marchessault was already sporting Kessel’s No. 81. The 2022-23 season held a special significance for Kessel as he embarked on a historic journey, becoming ...
While many focus on Phil as one of the best hockey players on the planet, it’s often forgotten that his sister is as good a hockey player as it gets as well. Amanda Kessel, the star US-born player, has found success at just about every level of hockey she’s played at. Whether it be the NCAA, the NWHL or on the international level. How much success ...
Oct 25, 2022 · Phil Kesselis set to play in his 990th consecutive game Tuesday night (10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN), meaning the Vegas Golden Knightswinger will pass retired defenseman Keith Yandle to become the NHL's...
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Oct 26, 2022 · On Tuesday night, Kessel, 35, a right wing for the Vegas Golden Knights, played in his 990th consecutive N.H.L. game, setting the ironman record for his league. He bettered the mark of Keith ...
Phil Kessel Facts. Known as a speedy winger with a dangerous shot and quick release. Kessel was drafted 5th overall in 2006 after winning gold at the U18 World Junior Championship and became the first rookie in NHL history to win a Bill Masterton Trophy.
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Oct 26, 2022 · Vegas Golden Knights star Phil Kessel has broken the National Hockey League (NHL) ‘ironman’ record after he played his 990th consecutive game on Tuesday. In taking to the ice against the San...
