What happened: Amanda Kessel and her brother, Phil Kessel, have been elected to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Amanda is the Pittsburgh Penguins’ director of minor league operations and assistant general manager of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
Why it matters: The honor adds a shared national milestone to the Kessels’ hockey careers. Phil is a Penguins alumnus and Stanley Cup champion.
By the numbers: Phil Kessel finished his NHL career with 1,286 games, 413 goals and 992 points.
What to watch: The Class of 2026 will be inducted this winter.