Ben Kindel Excelled At Another Sport Outside Of Hockey

Sep 17, 2025

Pittsburgh Penguins' team reporter Michelle Crechiolo took a deep dive into 2025 11th overall pick Ben Kindel's family history - and a lot of it includes soccer.

At the end of the day, Steve Kindel is a soccer player. He played professionally and represented his country internationally, as did his wife Sara Maglio, and they both still work in the sport.
“But I'm Canadian, and a lot of the non-soccer hours around my house growing up or

www.nhl.comSoccer Legacy, Hockey Future: Ben Kindel's Journey | Pittsburgh PenguinsAt the end of the day, Steve Kindel is a soccer player. He played professionally and represented his country internationally, as did his wife Sara Maglio, and they both still work in the sport. “But I'm Canadian, and a lot of the non-soccer hours around my house growing up or

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