Phil Kessel and Amanda Kessel join U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 1:28 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Phil Kessel and his sister, Amanda Kessel, have been selected for induction into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. Phil Kessel, a three-time Stanley Cup champion who played for five NHL franchises, contributed to back-to-back titles with the Pittsburgh Penguins during his career. Amanda Kessel, a former player who now serves as the Director of Minor League Operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Assistant GM of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, joins him in this year's induction class. Phil Kessel previously played for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Arizona Coyotes, and Vegas Golden Knights. The siblings were recognized for their respective contributions to the sport, including Phil Kessel's international appearances and Amanda Kessel's career with USA Hockey. Both expressed appreciation for the honor and noted the role their competitive upbringing played in their professional success.
- •Phil Kessel earned three Stanley Cup titles during his NHL career.
- •Amanda Kessel currently works as the Director of Minor League Operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
- •The pair grew up in a competitive family that included their brother, Blake Kessel.
- •Phil Kessel's NHL tenure includes stints with the Bruins, Maple Leafs, Penguins, Coyotes, and Golden Knights.
- 1:28 AMYahoo Sports — Former Penguins Forward Phil Kessel Bestowed With Major Honor
"The acquisition of forward Phil Kessel by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the summer of 2015 turned out to be one of the most important pickups in recent franchise history.Kessel, who had spent the last several years with the Toronto Maple Leafs, immediately began paying dividends for the Penguins, helping them win back to back Stanley […] The post Former Penguins Forward Phil Kessel Bestowed With Major Honor appeared first on HEAVY.
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