Calgary Hitmen Forward Ben Kindel Signs Entry-Level Contract With The Pittsburgh Penguins

Kindle had a career year in 2024-25, recording 99 points in 65 games. He also won a Gold Medal with Canada at the 2025 U18s, producing seven points in five games. Kindle was the third WHLer selected in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft and was one of three players from the WHL whom the Penguins drafted. 

Calgary Hitmen Forward Ben Kindel Signs Entry-Level Contract With The Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed Ben Kindel to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Calgary Hitmen forward was drafted by Pittsburgh 11th overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Kindel is the second WHLer from this year's draft to sign his ELC, joining Lydon Lakovic, who&nbsp;<a href="http://thn.com/washington" target="_blank">the Washington Capitals</a> signed&nbsp;on July 5.&nbsp;