Date of Birth: | 1987, October 2 |
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Age: | 31 years old |
Birth Nation: | United States |
Height: | 6 Feet |
Birth Sign:: | libra |
Birth Name | Philip Joseph Kessel, Jr. |
Famous Name | Phil Kessel |
Father | Phil Kessel |
Mother | Kathy Kessel |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | White |
Birth Place | Madison, Wisconsin |
Salary | $ 10 million |
Net Worth | $8,000,000 |
Weight in KG | 92 kg |
Affair with | Sandra Pereira |
Girlfriend | Sandra Pereira |
Currently Married | N/A |
Phil Kessel whose full name is Philip Joseph Kessel, Jr. was born on October 2, 1987. He is an American professional ice hockey right winger and currently playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League. He started his professional NHL career with Boston Bruins and after that he also played for Toronto Maple Leafs for 6 seasons. He grew up in his birth place Madison, WI, USA along with his siblings Amanda Kessel and Blake Kessel. He is the son of Phil Kessel and Kathy Kessel.
He was raised in family of athletes. He started his youth hockey at his hometown of Madison. He played for the AAA Madison Capitals. Prior started his professional career with Boston Bruins, he also participated and performed in NAHL League, WCHA League and also played for Providence, an American Hockey League affiliate team. He turned professional in year 2006 and started his career with Boston Bruins. He played three seasons with Boston Bruins. He was in a three year contract with Boston Bruins. He was an outstanding in his performance while playing for the Boston Bruins. In 2009-10, he scored 36 goals for his team. In Year 2009, on September 18, he was trade to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He played majority of his NHL career with Toronto Maple Leafs. Currently, he plays for Pittsburgh Penguins. He also showed his excellence in the Intl. games. He participated and performed in 2010 Winter Olympics. He performed in six games. In Year 2014, at Winter Olympics, he played in six games and scored 5 goals and three assists for his team. Numerous awards and rewards have honored him.
He is not a married. He does not have a wife in his life. However, she has a gorgeous girlfriend who can be her future wife in her professional life. She is Sandra Pereira. They are going good in their relationship. There is no any sign of separation between the lovely couple. It seems they are in truly loved with each other. His father, Phil Kessel Sr. was a college quarterback and was drafted by the Washington Redskins of the NFL. His mother was a tack in her college. His brother Blake was a football player and he was drafted by the New York Islanders in the 6th round of the 2007 NFL Draft and her sister was also a player of hockey. He never went through any controversy. He is also dedicated and devoted towards society. He worked and helped to the Cancer patients.
The 29 years old Phil Kessel is one of the richest celebrities from the world of NHL. He is earning a great salary. His present salary is 10 million in US dollar. His estimated net worth is $8,000,000. He has a great personality. He has a height of 6 feet and his body weight is 203lb. One should watch his career stats, it is really an insprable. A lot more info about his life and bio can be easily viewed on Wiki.