Benjamin Kindel

Benjamin Kindel
Born (2007-04-19) April 19, 2007
Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Right
WHL team Calgary Hitmen
NHL draft 11th overall, 2025
Pittsburgh Penguins

Benjamin Kindel (born April 19, 2007) is a Canadian junior ice hockey player for the Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League. He was drafted 11th overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2025 NHL entry draft.[1]

Personal life

His parents, Steve Kindel and Sara Maglio, both played soccer. Steve played for the Vancouver Whitecaps of the A-League and the Canadian national team. Sara played for the Vancouver Whitecaps women's team and the Canadian national team.[2]

References

  1. ^ CBS Sports.com: Penguins, Benjamin Kindel goes 11th overall at Entry Draft.
  2. ^ Ewen, Steve (26 June 2025). "Mom and dad both player for Vancouver Whitecaps, but Ben Kindel set to make noise at NHL Draft". The Province. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
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