About Ben Kindel

Benjamin Kindel (born April 19, 2007) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League. A prospect from the Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League (WHL), he was drafted by the Penguins in the 2025 NHL entry draft.

Early life
Kindel was born on April 19, 2007, in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada, to parents Steve Kindel and Sara Maglio. Both of his parents played professional soccer; his father Steve played for the Vancouver Whitecaps of the A-League and the Canadian national team, while his mother played for the Vancouver Whitecaps women's team and the Canadian national team. As such, he played both soccer and ice hockey until his teenage years. Due to his father's influence, he grew up a fan of the Montreal Canadiens and admired Brendan Gallagher.