Phil Kessel joins 2026 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame induction class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 7:10 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
USA Hockey announced its 2026 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame induction class on Wednesday. Phil Kessel headlines the group, which also includes Amanda Kessel, T.J. Oshie, Ryan Suter, and Stan Wong. The honorees are scheduled for official induction on November 30 in Washington D.C. During his 17-season NHL career, Kessel played for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, Arizona Coyotes, and Vegas Golden Knights. He won three Stanley Cup championships and set an NHL record by playing 1,064 consecutive regular-season games. Kessel retired with 413 goals and 579 assists across 1,286 regular-season appearances.
- •Phil Kessel joins Amanda Kessel, T.J. Oshie, Ryan Suter, and Stan Wong in the 2026 induction class.
- •The induction ceremony is set for November 30 in Washington D.C.
- •Kessel won Stanley Cup titles with the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Vegas Golden Knights.
- •He played 1,064 consecutive NHL games, establishing a record for the league.
- •Kessel finished his professional career with 992 regular-season points.
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Former Maple Leafs Star Phil Kessel Set to be Inducted into U.S Hockey Hall of Fame
"USA Hockey announced its 2026 United States Hockey Hall of Fame induction class today, which included a former Toronto Maple Leafs star player. Phil Kessel was among the list of nominees that includes his sister Amanda Kessel, T.J Oshie, Ryan Suter and Stan Wong. The five nominees will be officially inducted into the hall in […] The post Former Maple Leafs Star Phil Kessel Set to be Inducted into U.S Hockey Hall of Fame appeared first on HEAVY.
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