Philip Joseph Kessel Jr is an American professional ice hockey winger playing for the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League. Phil Kessel was born on October 2, 1987, in Verona, Wisconsin.
Phil is a cancer survivor. He had testicular cancer while continuing his professional hockey career. Kessel’s longtime girlfriend Sandra Pereira gave birth to their first child, daughter Kapri Mary Kessel, on March 9, 2022.
He has previously played for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Arizona Coyotes. Kessel is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, winning back-to-back championships with the Penguins in 2016 and 2017.
What is Phil Kessel’s Nickname?
The Giant Killer. The sky is the limit for Kessel, as he appears to have no fear in the hockey world. He even went as far as challenging 6’9″ Zdeno Chara to a fight, earning him his latest nickname “Giant Killer”.” Here are our key takeaways: Phil Kessel is the anti-hero the NHL needs.
Phil Kessel College
Kessel graduated from Pioneer High School in 2005. Kessel enrolled at the 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.
Phil Kessel Draft
Kessel was 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.
Phil Kessel Trade
Phil Kessel was traded to the Arizona Coyotes by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Pittsburgh receives forward Alex Galchenyuk and defenseman prospect Pierre-Olivier Joseph in the trade. Arizona also got a fourth-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft and minor league defenseman Dane Birks. On August 24, 2022, Kessel signed a one-year deal with Vegas Golden Knights.
Phil Kessel Contract
Philip Kessel signed a 1 year / $1,500,000 contract with the Vegas Golden Knights, including $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $1,500,000.
Phil Kessel Salary
In 2022-23, Kessel will earn a base salary of $1,500,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,500,000.
Phil Kessel Networth
The American professional ice hockey player has an estimated net worth of $59 million according to therichest.com.
Phil Kessel Instagram
The official account of Phil Kessel is @phil_kessel_81_. He has 91 posts. 203K followers. 361 following.