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Ben Kindel

Benjamin Kindel is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and forward currently playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League (NHL). Kindel was drafted by the Penguins in the 2025 NHL entry draft after playing with the Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League (WHL).

April 19, 2007: Benjamin Kindel's Birth

On April 19, 2007, Benjamin Kindel was born. He is a Canadian professional ice hockey player.

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2020: Played for Burnaby Winter Club U15

In 2020, Benjamin Kindel played for the Burnaby Winter Club U15 team.

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2021: Broken Hand

In 2021, Benjamin Kindel missed the first half of the season due to a broken hand.

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2022: Drafted by the Calgary Hitmen

In 2022, Benjamin Kindel was drafted by the Calgary Hitmen in the second round of the Western Hockey League (WHL) Prospects Draft. He then played one season with the Yale U18 prep team.

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November 12, 2023: WHL Rookie of the Week

For the week ending November 12, 2023, Benjamin Kindel was named the WHL's Rookie of the Week after scoring six points in two games.

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2024: Selected for CHL USA Prospects Challenge

In 2024, Benjamin Kindel began the season with four goals and seven assists through nine games and was selected for the 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge.

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2024: Named to Canada national under-18 team

In 2024, Benjamin Kindel was named to Canada national under-18 team for the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, where he helped Team Canada clinch a gold medal.

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October 7, 2025: NHL Debut

On October 7, 2025, Benjamin Kindel made his NHL debut against the New York Rangers, becoming the fifth-youngest player in franchise history to do so.

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October 11, 2025: First NHL Goal

On October 11, 2025, Benjamin Kindel scored his first career NHL goal against the Rangers.

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2025: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins

In 2025, Benjamin Kindel was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League.

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2025: Selected to represent Team Canada

In 2025, Benjamin Kindel was selected to represent Team Canada at the 2025 IIHF World U18 Championships after the Hitmen were eliminated from the 2025 WHL playoffs.

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January 25, 2026: Snapped Goal Drought

On January 25, 2026, Benjamin Kindel snapped a 19-game goal drought with two goals in a 3–2 victory over his hometown Vancouver Canucks.

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