University of Minnesota Athletics
2005-06 Men's Ice Hockey Roster
Jersey Number 26
Phil Kessel
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- C
- Hometown:
- Madison, Wis.
- High School:
- Pioneer HS
- Prev School:
- USNDT
Eighth in Gophers history for single-season points by a freshman (51 in 2005-06)
Fourth in Gophers history for single-season assists by a freshman (33 in 2005-06)
Made his NHL debut on Oct. 6, 2006
Leads all former Gophers in NHL goals (413) and games played (1,286)
Three-time Stanley Cup Champion (2016, 2017, 2023)
2005-06 | FRESHMAN
WCHA Rookie of the Year
WCHA All-Rookie Team
Minnesota's Frank Pond Rookie of the Year
• Helped the Gophers win a WCHA regular-season title with a 27-9-5 record
• Finished second on the team in total scoring with 51 points on 18 goals and 33 assists
• Led all NCAA freshmen in scoring and ranked 11th among all skaters for overall points
• Put away 10 power-play goals and scored once while shorthanded
• Three of his goals went down as game winners
Fourth in Gophers history for single-season assists by a freshman (33 in 2005-06)
Made his NHL debut on Oct. 6, 2006
Leads all former Gophers in NHL goals (413) and games played (1,286)
Three-time Stanley Cup Champion (2016, 2017, 2023)
2005-06 | FRESHMAN
WCHA Rookie of the Year
WCHA All-Rookie Team
Minnesota's Frank Pond Rookie of the Year
• Helped the Gophers win a WCHA regular-season title with a 27-9-5 record
• Finished second on the team in total scoring with 51 points on 18 goals and 33 assists
• Led all NCAA freshmen in scoring and ranked 11th among all skaters for overall points
• Put away 10 power-play goals and scored once while shorthanded
• Three of his goals went down as game winners
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