Jamie Rowland Several new food items were released at Walt Disney World One of those new items is the Kessel Run Rations located at the Milk Stand in Galaxy’s Edge Flaky pretzel croissants sprinkled with smoked sea salt and served with caramel-chocolate sauce The Kessel Run Rations are only available May 4 through May 31 at the Milk Stand in Galaxy’s Edge The three small croissants were tough and cold this may have been affected by rainy and humid weather The caramel-chocolate sauce is nice and rich and they give you plenty for the croissants The price is a little steep for the amount and quality We wouldn’t travel any smuggling routes for this one For the latest Disney Parks news and info, follow WDW News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Dee Kessel was "fearfully and wonderfully made," born on March 22 She always called Chattanooga her earthly home She graduated as valedictorian from Central High School in 1957 She attended college at the University of Tennessee Memphis before marrying and becoming a mother Jan Harley (Steve) and Dana Bryan (Gary); her grandchildren She also leaves many dear and precious friends A devoted member of Hixson Presbyterian Church for many decades Dee volunteered often throughout the years with organizations such as Hospice and Meals on Wheels She spent her later years as a selfless caregiver for her late husband and daughter Morning Pointe of Hixson became Dee's home where she was loved and cared for by their precious staff who became a second family Friends there remembered her as "our leader and the sweet lady who loved and was always walking!" Most recently Dee was cared for by wonderful Hearth Hospice and Solomon's House Dee loved the poem "A Psalm of Life" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and often quoted it And the grave is not its goal; dust thou art was not spoken of the soul." Dee's life was reflected the final thoughts of that poem: "And departing leave behind us footprints on the sands of time.. that perhaps a forlorn and shipwrecked brother with a heart for any fate; still achieving learn to labor and to wait." Dee's earthly wait is now over but her faithful footprints remain on many hearts Dee would remind herself and others that "This is the day that the Lord has made." Her family is rejoicing and glad that she is with her Heavenly Father and Shepherd in her eternal home and they are assured that when she fell asleep on earth Dee's shared vision of heaven was that her sight and hearing would be restored and she would see God's beauty while sitting under a tree reading a book She is so dearly loved and will be greatly missed Her smile brightened the room and shone for the Lord Dee always requested that there be no services after her passing except for her family to share and scatter her ashes and to "love one another." The family shares that wish with all her friends By this all people will know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another" (John 13:34-35) This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors As members of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference of the American Hockey League (AHL) we are proud to serve as the primary developmental affiliate for the St use the link below to manually subscribe from your calendar app: Mary Jo Kessel’s spirit transcended her earthly body to meet her Lord and Saviour along with her "husband-ish," Tom and crying together as she took her final breaths A funeral vigil will be held on Easter Monday with a prayer service and rosary to follow at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Bismarck the family invites you to join them for a tea party Her cremains will be laid to rest at 2:00 PM She was the ninth child in a bustling household of twelve Mary Jo brought a spark and spontaneity to the Werlinger clan A natural-born storyteller with a flair for the dramatic in the best possible way she had a magnetic presence that drew people in Her mother often found herself laughing while recounting the latest “Mary Jo Adventure,” which quickly became legendary among friends and townsfolk alike Mary Jo took that same zest for life with her to Dickinson State College where she earned her teaching degree - her life’s true vocation a man who would become her partner in love Mary Jo did not just fall in love - she loved boldly and unapologetically in her own beautifully unique way she and Tom brought Destiny and Tomi into the world Though the family moved frequently early on where Mary Jo established herself as a teacher Teaching was not her job; it was her superpower She likely holds the record for Teacher of the Year baby-of-the-bunch who completed her family Mary Jo continued to drive the long road to Fort Yates never wavering in her belief that her purpose lived inside those classroom walls with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe a place where she sprinkled joy like confetti whether in line at the grocery store or just passing someone on the sidewalk She and Tom eventually went their separate ways but never let paperwork dictate family - holidays She faced breast cancer with fire in her soul and laughter on her lips she turned around and lifted others going through the same battle came another diagnosis - Stage 4 colon cancer “Bring it on,” was more her speed She lived by the motto: the greater the struggle and she lived it with every ounce of her being Mary Jo was the kind of believer who walked the talk of her faith She worshipped wherever the Spirit led her soaked up every Bible study she could find and spread the Word with kindness and courage She had an uncanny way of knowing when someone needed “a little more Jesus,” and she was always there to deliver - sometimes with prayer Mary Jo’s childlike sense of wonder facilitated her magical ability to connect with kids She adored her children and was utterly smitten with her grandchildren - Drake She bragged about them like it was a competitive sport Mary Jo did not simply enter a room - she changed the chemistry of it through every appointment and chemotherapy session it often brightened the entire waiting room She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers David John and Timothy Werlinger; and her sister She is survived by her children: Destiny (Chris) Belmont and Aleksander Sol Kessel (Poland); two brothers and a wildly loving extended family of nieces each one held tightly in her enormous heart Mary Jo leaves behind a fierce love for her family a boundless passion for teaching and children and a sparkle and zest for life that lifted everyone around her ever miss an opportunity to show up with love Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text A celebration of his life will be held from 11 am – 2 pm on Sunday at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home Cremation has been accorded and burial will be held at a later date memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Carroll Raymond Kessel was born on the family farm January 11 he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart and love of his life Carroll answered the call of his country and proudly served in the United States Army Texas in the 1st Armored Division as a medic obtaining the rank of SPC 5th Class.  After being honorably discharged from the Army Carroll earned his degree from Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa Carroll began his professional career at Davenport Bank and Trust Company in 1967 as a computer programmer Learning the business rapidly and putting to use that Iowa farm boy work ethic he eventually worked his way to become the Vice President of Data Processing Carroll was extremely proud of the 26 plus years he spent with the bank and the many lasting relationships he built while working there.  In 1996 Carroll started work at Quad City Bank and Trust where he was the Vice President of Item Processing Carroll thoroughly enjoyed his work helping to grow the new bank into what it is today enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports Carroll enjoyed his regular meet-ups with friends and former colleagues over a cup of coffee Everyone who encountered Carroll described him as the kindest man that they have ever met Those left to honor his memory include his wife Janice; son Matt (Bria) Kessel; grandchildren Andrew Kessel IA; brother-in-law Jess (Vickie) Terrell of Martinsburg IA; sister-in-law Trilla Christner of Fairfield IA; numerous nieces and nephews; and his dog “Bella” He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Harold and Clyde; sisters Isabell Rich and Marian Wonderlich.  Online remembrances may be expressed at www.hmdfuneralhome.com.  This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Evelyn married Donald Kessel and they were married for 63 years She was a member of Bethany Evangelical Free Church where she was a leader in the White Cross making quilts and many other things for orphans in Africa Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday Friends may call from 12:30 pm until the time of services at the church Graveside services will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery Get your daily fix of Air & Space Force news delivered right to your inbox every day There's no more reliable source for news about your Air & Space Forces Air & Space Forces Magazine is the official publication of the Air & Space Forces Association he was a son of the late Albert “Al” Kessel and his wife In 2001 he married the former Linda Dearman and together they have celebrated 24 years of marriage Michael was a 1969 graduate of Milton High School He worked and later retired from ACF Industries He was a member of the Watsontown Masonic Lodge where he served as Grand and Worshipful Masters Williamsport Consistory AASR Scottish Rite Michael was preceded in death by a special Aunt Services will be held at the convenience of the family Arrangements have been entrusted to Brooks Funeral Home & Cremation Services To share a memory or condolence with the family Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the team has recalled defenseman Matthew Kessel from its AHL affiliate has dressed in 29 games with the Thunderbirds this season He has also appeared in 27 games with the Blues nine assists) and 22 penalty minutes in 68 career regular-season games with the Blues Kessel most recently served as CMO of the American Legion where he spearheaded an INDYCAR sponsorship with Chip Ganassi Racing Kessel served as director of Sprint's $100 million annual NASCAR Sprint Cup Series sponsorship Kessel previously led Lowe's sports marketing efforts across NASCAR and played a significant role in securing the naming rights for Charlotte Motor Speedway Kessel will oversee all marketing initiatives sponsorship activations and brand strategy to elevate Legacy Motor Club's footprint in the motorsports industry "We are thrilled to welcome Dean to Legacy Motor Club," said team co-owner Jimmie Johnson "Dean's extensive experience in motorsports brand development and corporate partnerships will be instrumental in driving our marketing and fan engagement initiatives to new heights I had the pleasure of working with him through the Lowe's so to say Dean is the perfect fit for this role is an understatement lasting partnerships and innovative marketing strategies aligns perfectly with our vision for the future." For more information, visit legacymotorclub.com Former NHL star Phil Kessel has joined the World Poker Tour Poker & hockey have always been a passion of mine,” Kissel said “I look forward to playing poker with everyone on @wptglobal and at WPT events A post shared by Phil Kessel (@phil_kessel_81_) An avid poker player, Kessel was known to frequent competitive games at casinos in cities where he played in the NHL Kessel played 17 seasons in the NHL, scoring 413 goals and 992 points and setting a record for most consecutive games played (1,064). The No. 5 pick in the 2006 NHL Draft, Kessel broke in with the Boston Bruins before he was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs with whom he scored at least 30 goals in four of six seasons The Maple Leafs traded Kessel to the Pittsburgh Penguins before the 2015-16 season a move that sparked back-to-back Stanley Cup championship runs As part of the “HBK Line” in his first season Kessel had a breakout 2016 postseason; he scored 10 goals and 22 points to finish second in voting for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoffs MVP He recorded his 12th season of at least 20 goals in his first season with the Coyotes Kessel last played in the NHL with the Vegas Golden Knights with whom he won the Cup for a third time as a role player He ranks 12th all-time in goals and points by an American-born player she was the fourth daughter of 5 children born to Lezy and Ruby Manuel Cindy graduated in 1978 from Leon Godcheaux High School in LaPlace Cindy had met Mike at the age of 14 at the Groves swimming pool where Michael worked as a lifeguard She was too scared to jump off the high diving board and upon seeing this Michael climbed up there took her by the hand and jumped off with her After that day Michael became a hero in her eyes and has remained one ever since They would go on to enjoy spending their time together traveling scuba diving and numerous other activities before deciding they want to settle down and start a family of their own Texas where they enjoyed five years of being foster parents before finally adopting their beautiful daughter Olivia Leigh Kessel in 1993 Cindy worked for the law firm of Strong Pipkin in downtown Beaumont for 28 years as a receptionist Cindy was volunteering at the Humane Society in Beaumont finding homes for the animals there After retiring she found her true calling in life Over the years she nannied for four beautiful little girls and they all grew to know and love her as CiCi and along with their parents they became an extended part of her family Cindy never met a stranger; she welcomed you into her home and treated you like family In November of 2010 Cindy moved into her dream home in the country She would always go above and beyond when it came to the holidays Cindy’s Easter egg hunts and Christmas games were the best part of the holidays for many laughter and a true feeling of togetherness The memories she helped to make will be cherished by her family and friends for the rest of their lives Cindy is survived by her loving husband of 40 years Phyllis Vincent and husband Ernest of Port Neches Annette Harrell and husband Kenneth of Nederland John Manuel and his wife Melinda of Port Neches; In-laws Texas and Terry Litman of Burkeville; nieces Kristina Manuel and partner Michelle of College Station Sarah Nichols and husband Joey of Bridge City and Lauren Tozer and husband Justin of Queensland Colt Richards and wife Morgan of Washington and Ryan Chapman and wife Lauren Chapman of Port Neches; great-nieces Charlotte Adelle Nichols and May Richards; great-nephew the family would like to request memorial contributions be made to your animal related charity of choice Kessel’s family and friends will begin 10:00 a.m. and her Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Her interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park Cindy had such a vibrant spirit as a teen where we lost touch She tracked me down when I was in my 40s and she was the reason I began my journey on Facebook and reconnected with my high school friends I will miss her posts and wish her peace on her journey and website in this browser for the next time I comment Beaumont - McFaddin Ave. Beaumont - Major Dr. Nederland ©Broussard's Mortuary 2017-2025 Built By Americom Marketing Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 AM on Monday Burial will be at the ND Veterans Cemetery at 2:00 PM There will be a time of fellowship and lunch between Mass and the burial at the church Visitation will be on Sunday from 5-7 PM at Parkway Funeral Service with a Vigil Prayer Service starting at 7:00 to Raphael and Margaret (Klein) Kessel in Dickinson was honorably discharged and returned to North Dakota Robert married Betty Freestad and together they raised Denise Betty passed away in 1996 after a battle with cancer In April 1997 Robert married Carole Murschel Robert worked in tax-related positions for the states of North Dakota He received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service from then Governor George Sinner in July 1986 for his performance as Director of Income & Oil Taxes.  He opened a tax practice as a sole proprietor in 1997 preparing tax returns and providing personal and business consulting services through the 2024 tax season He loved working and visiting with countless clients developing close and life lasting friendships with many a keeper of various statistics and a gatherer of sports trivia He loved making them laugh and had a sense of humor that lasted until the end he started the Kessel Christmas Party and made his granddaughter Kat promise she would continue the tradition He entertained with many skits and enjoyed seeing his family come together He is survived by his wife Carole; children Kai; several great-grandchildren and one on the way; brother-in-law He is also survived by Carole’s children He was preceded in death by his first wife memorials are preferred to be directed to the donor’s choice in memory of Robert The family also suggests planting a tree in his memory as he loved going on walks and being submersed in all nature had to offer sign the online guestbook and watch the live stream of the service Click to watch Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInBISMARCK (KMOT) – Shawn Kessel will not be retained in the Armstrong administration According to a post on Kessel’s LinkedIn page he said his service to the state of North Dakota came to a ‘surprising’ end Monday with the transition of government Kessel said it was his honor to serve the state for seven years as well as the four Commerce Commissioners he worked with Your News Leader reported Kessel was named Deputy Commissioner for the North Dakota Department of Commerce Kessel served as Dickinson City Administrator Private family services will be held with burial in Glenwood Cemetery Arrangements are by Howe & Yockey Funeral Home Memorials may be given to the Shelby County Senior Center or Shelbyville Area Community Foundation for the Memorial Sunken Garden and mailed to Howe & Yockey Funeral Home the daughter of Daniel Linden and Jean (Phelps) Winings She graduated from Shelbyville High School in the Class of 1968 Sandra married Fred Kenneth Kessel on December 28 Deanna Collier and husband Joe and Debra Snyder and husband Kendall both of Lakewood Mathew Kessel and wife Stephanie of Decatur and Beckham Gerhardt; step-great granddaughter Aurora McDonough; and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law Jacob Edwards; and niece Molly Reynolds in infancy.  KX NEWS The housing market is more competitive around Bismarck and Mandan in 2025 compared to the last two years. Volunteers are still looking for Keith Schmidt in Dickinson, who went missing last year. Firefighters were fighting more grass fires around North Dakota over the weekend. Heart disease is the leading cause of death across most groups in the United States. Motion smoothing or motion interpolation. Turn it off. You're welcome. The new state ID format is required if you want to use it to fly starting in May 2025. Gov. Kelly Armstrong joined legislators on Saturday to sign the property tax relief bill. Super Slide Amusement Park opened for the season on Saturday in Bismarck Gov. Kelly Armstrong vetoed a bill that would've changed health plans for some state employees. St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the team has assigned defenseman Matthew Kessel to its AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds. Kessel, 24, has dressed in 27 games for the Blues this season, posting three assists and 10 penalty minutes. He has also collected 11 points (four goals, seven assists) and 19 penalty minutes in 17 appearances with the Thunderbirds. Overall, the Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, native has amassed 10 points (one goal, nine assists) in 68 career NHL regular-season games and 55 points (12 goals, 43 assists) in 139 career AHL regular-season games. He was originally drafted by the Blues in the fifth round, 150th overall, of the 2020 NHL Draft. Amanda Kessel speaks with the media following today's practice in Cranberry. Kessel Racing has confirmed its driver crews for 2025, which will see the experienced Swiss squad launch another assault on the Bronze Cup class.  Nicolo Rosi, Niccolo Schiro and David Fumanelli will share the #8 Ferrari, continuing unchanged from 2024. The trio scored victory in the season-opening round at Circuit Paul Ricard but did not return to the podium thereafter, ultimately taking eighth in the standings.  While the driving strength is unchanged, the livery of the #8 entry is dramatically different. Gone is the blue colour scheme, replaced by a black base with neon graffiti effect (below). This car will compete in the five Endurance Cup rounds, highlighted by the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa (25-29 June).  The #74 Ferrari brings together Dustin Blattner, Dennis Marschall and Conrad Laursen. The latter makes his series debut following success in Formula 4 and the European Le Mans Series. Laursen will contest the Endurance Cup, as his father Johnny did in 2014.  Blattner and Marschall will run the full season, transferring over from the #97 Rutronik Porsche in which they were highly impressive last term. The duo finished third in both Sprint and Endurance, taking them to within two points of snatching the overall Bronze drivers' title. They also ensured that Rutronik earned the overall Bronze teams' title. Kessel Racing is currently on-track at Circuit Paul Ricard for the season Prologue where its cars are running without their 2025 liveries. They will be in full colours when the campaign begins at the French venue on 11–13 April.  © 2025 SRO Motorsports Group. All Rights Reserved. – The Pittsburgh Penguins announced several changes to their hockey operations department today several of which concerning the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Jason Spezza has been named General Manager of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Amanda Kessel has been promoted to Manager of Minor League Operations and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Assistant General Manager Kain Tisi has been elevated to Goaltending Coach for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton In addition to his existing duties as Pittsburgh’s Assistant General Manager Spezza will direct all facets of the Penguins’ AHL affiliate he served as Special Assistant to the General Manager in Toronto following an illustrious 19-year NHL career that included 1248 games and 995 career points (363G-632A) Kessel will assist Spezza with all matters involving Wilkes-Barre/Scranton She will also oversee the Penguins’ ECHL affiliate to ensure seamless communication between all three clubs in the Penguins organization Kessel spent the 2023-24 campaign as Special Assistant to the General Manger in Pittsburgh also had an incredibly accomplished playing career Her credentials include three NCAA National Championships with the University of Minnesota and Olympic gold medal in 2018 as well as two silver medals in 2012 and 2022 and four gold medal-winning entries at the IIHF World Championship Tisi spent the last two years as the Penguins’ Goaltending Development Coach where he worked closely with goaltending prospects in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Wheeling including Joel Blomqvist and Taylor Gauthier Ontario native spent seven seasons with the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League as the team’s goaltending coach Pittsburgh’s full list of hockey operations hires and promotions can be found here By providing a telephone number, e-mail address, and submitting this form, you are consenting to be contacted by e-mail & SMS text message. 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See our privacy policy for more information Copyright © 2025 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Phil Kessel was a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins for 1,460 glorious Those four seasons produced two championships 130 goals (20 of which came in the postseason) a divorce that was more complicated than it was nasty why did the Penguins decide to trade Kessel to the Coyotes one year ago today • Kessel and Mike Sullivan couldn’t work together anymore the Penguins are arguably better without him and the trade that felt inevitable for a year before it happened remains a polarizing topic for a Penguins fan base that quickly and unapologetically loved No but to suggest they couldn’t work together probably isn’t accurate When Sullivan is asked about Kessel like a teacher finally cracking a smile when a class clown makes a funny comment there’s absolutely no question that Sullivan admires Kessel’s physical gifts there’s also no question that Kessel comes with an expiration date with coaches Those who have coached him rarely speak well of him the legendary former Boston University coach who happens to be Sullivan’s close friend and mentor: “I wouldn’t coach Kessel if he was playing across the street I know Michael had his battles with Kessel He got a lot of out Kessel and they won championships together.” I’m not privy to private conversations between Sullivan and Parker Perhaps Sullivan vented to his old friend about Kessel a time or two Kessel vented about Sullivan to his former teammates summed up Kessel’s feelings toward Sullivan this way: “I don’t think Phil hated Sully I just don’t think Phil likes coaches or being told what to do Sully got on him during a flight one time for not playing more of a two-way game Kessel’s postseason brilliance made up for much of his occasionally lackluster two-way performances during the regular season Some members of the Penguins’ blue line used to refer to Kessel’s defensive zone area along the right-wing boards as “the black hole” because he wasn’t always the most reliable player in his own territory played hard and is among the most clutch players of his era The Penguins don’t win the Stanley Cup in 2016 or 2017 without him Rutherford maintains that the relationship between Sullivan and Kessel wasn’t the reason for the trade “There were times when they weren’t going to agree on things like what line he was on and whatnot,” Rutherford said “But it was probably blown out of proportion.” Rutherford surprised reporters when he said that Kessel asked to be traded numerous times during the 2018-19 season Kessel cryptically offered a denial of sorts “I’m not sure that’s exactly what happened,” Kessel said ‘(You’ll) never be a Penguin again.’ I think he’s mistaken a little bit there I’m not here to tell you what really happened and the real truth have been nothing but complimentary of Kessel since his departure that things would probably go sideways for Kessel in Pittsburgh if the Penguins ever stopped winning As long as the Stanley Cups were being compiled the Penguins were perfectly satisfied implementing the laissez-faire approach toward him that he preferred Kessel’s first two springs in Pittsburgh produced two championships with him playing a starring role in the production Even though the 2017-18 campaign ended in the third of a trilogy of classic series against the Capitals He powered a historically effective power play in his third year in Pittsburgh scored 34 goals and finished with 92 points He started on a hot streak in his fourth season with the Penguins but stumbled badly in the season’s second half and never seemed to find his groove Sullivan has never been more frustrated with the Penguins than he was in the spring of 2019 They were playing a freewheeling brand of hockey that the coach knew wouldn’t work in the postseason especially against the defensively-tight Islanders Days after the Penguins were swept by a team with clearly inferior talent Rutherford let other general managers know that changes were coming to the Penguins and the Kessel was available Multiple sources in the organization confirm that Kessel did indeed ask Rutherford for a trade Nobody in the organization believes Kessel demanded a trade but that Kessel and Rutherford came to a mutual agreement that it was best for him to move on “It’s not something that I want to get into,” Rutherford said a year later Given Kessel’s productivity and age, the $6.8 million that the Penguins paid him every season — remember, the Maple Leafs pick up $1.2 million of his contract — seemed perfectly reasonable suggested that money was the biggest reason the Penguins ultimately moved on from the mercurial one “It was ultimately a cap thing,” Rutherford said “There’s really not that much more to talk about You get forced to make certain moves because of the cap Kessel vetoed it because he wanted to play for old friend Rick Tocchet in Arizona we were fortunate to be able to move him,” Rutherford said We’re still up against the cap even without him and without (Alex Galchenyuk who was traded to Minnesota in the deal that did indeed see the Penguins get their man in Zucker) We had to take a player that Arizona wanted to move to make it work for them.” They want wingers to take defenders away from them as opposed to inviting them into the middle of the ice Still, Rutherford said moving Kessel’s contract was important. Also, the Penguins acquired defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph in the deal a player the Penguins believe will be in their top six by the 2021-22 season at the latest “We feel really good about him and how good he can be,” Rutherford said we opened up some cap space and got a really good prospect I just view that trade as a cap thing more than anything else It just gets to the point that teams are forced to move certain guys.” No one likes to touch this one out of respect for Kessel will acknowledge what the numbers appear to indicate Kessel turns 33 in October and is legendary for his relative indifference to keeping himself in top condition It would seem logical that his game would begin to decline around this age The numbers offer an unforgiving view of a star who likely has seen his best days Something happened to Kessel around the beginning of February in his last season with the Penguins and he’s never really recovered In the past 102 games — 70 with the Coyotes and 32 with the Penguins — Kessel has managed only eight even-strength goals Kessel scored 25 even-strength goals in his previous 102-game stretch While plus-minus can be a very deceptive statistic when a player is located at one or extreme or the other In Kessel’s past 164 games — the equivalent of two full seasons — he is a minus-45 Kessel was a plus-11 in his previous 164 games Obviously Kessel had more talent to work with in Pittsburgh It’s been more of the same in Arizona and his head coach doesn’t sugarcoat what he is seeing “Phil would look you right in the eye and tell you he had a bad year,” Tocchet said “I know he is disappointed with the season that he had Here’s the bottom line about Kessel’s time in Pittsburgh: • Coaches never expected him to be a Selke candidate and tolerated his quirks because of his talent and big-game greatness • When the Stanley Cup years started to get distant in the rearview mirror it was determined that Kessel’s time had come to an end A microcosm of the Kessel era always took place at the end of Penguins’ practices players would gather in a circle to stretch for a few minutes before leaving the ice Kessel never felt the need to stretch with his teammates and would instead shoot pucks into a vacant net by himself and isn’t that why everyone loves Kessel so much But it wasn’t the kind of behavior that endears a player to an organization when the winning stops Rutherford and Sullivan will never publicly bash Kessel and the Penguins’ organization didn’t try to change his mind Any effort to do so almost surely would have been futile That very antihero brashness is precisely why Kessel is such a killer in the biggest of games and made him a perfect personality in the Penguins’ locker room Those in awe of Crosby and Malkin never thrive with them The most secure of personalities — think Billy Guerin Pascal Dupuis — flourish alongside the Penguins’ stars Kessel was the guy who was meant to play with them and help transform them from generational talents into icons But that same brashness was never going to work in the long run “I think it was just time,” Rutherford said (Top photo: Jeanine Leech / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Josh Yohe is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Pittsburgh Penguins. Josh joined The Athletic in 2017 after covering the Penguins for a decade, first for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and then for DKPittsburghSports.com. Follow Josh on Twitter @JoshYohe_PGH FAIRFIELD \u2013 Kessel\u2019s Conoco Station at the corner of West Burlington and South Fourth in Fairfield has been owned by … Home / News Southeast Iowa Union offers audio versions of articles using Instaread FAIRFIELD – Kessel’s Conoco Station at the corner of West Burlington and South Fourth in Fairfield has been owned by the same family for 79 years the third generation of Kessels to own the gas station and auto repair shop The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce will recognize this extraordinary longevity by presenting Steve with the Legacy Award during the chamber’s annual awards banquet on April 24 The Kessel family purchased the Conoco station on West Burlington in 1946 It was a joint venture between Steve’s father George and his grandfather Clarence after George returned from serving in World War II and George specialized in automotive work in the military Those early days at Kessel’s Conoco were a bit different from today so they did more extensive engine overhauls but gas stations of that era were full-service washed your windows and checked the air pressure in your tires Steve began working for the business when he was in high school in the late 1970s That was in addition to his job at the Handy Pantry grocery store but I had to work here [gas station] every Saturday and Sunday morning with him,” he said Steve and his brothers worked at the business at one time or another Ambrose University in Davenport where he studied accounting and business administration He came back to Fairfield to work for his dad and after five years purchased the business from him in 1990 working for Steve for four years until his passing in 1994 at the age of 69 Steve said he stays busy working on brakes He mentioned that overhauling engines has become too labor intensive “I’m lucky if I don’t get interrupted every 15 minutes,” he said explaining why he’s no longer interested in those projects Kent Worley is the business’s only fulltime employee apart from Steve Steve said he is gratified to learn that Kessel’s Conoco will be honored with the Legacy Award later this month from the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce “Kessel’s Conoco has been here 79 years The legacy of the Kessel family working at the gas station actually goes beyond three generations Steve’s nephew Alex Kessel worked at the business in high school making him the fourth generation of Kessels to work there and now Steve’s great-nephew Benjamin Hunter is also working for the business in high school Steve said the most challenging part of his job is dealing with regulations on gasoline and the most rewarding part of his job is getting to visit with customers “I like trying to figure out if I can help them make better decisions ‘How do you work this thing on my dash?’” he said Call Andy Hallman at 641-575-0135 or email him at andy.hallman@southeastiowaunion.com NHL veteran Phil Kessel is not looking to call it quits on his career just yet Despite Kessel not playing since the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs he's still seeking an opportunity in the league Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman told Kyle Bukauskas on 32 Thoughts: The Podcast Paul Bissonnette had a tweet this week about 'How come Kessel can't get a job?' and I was looking at it because I had heard that Kessel was calling teams and really wanted to play and then I heard from a couple of people that he's legit about it." The 36-year-old Kessel was not able to land a spot on an NHL roster for the 2023-24 season. He worked out and skated with the Vancouver Canucks' AHL affiliate ahead of the NHL trade deadline but ultimately did not get signed by the team Kessel, a three-time NHL All-Star, last played with the Vegas Golden Knights scoring 14 goals and 36 points in 82 games He would go on to win his third Stanley Cup with Vegas although in a limited role where he had two assists in four playoff games 579 assists) in 1,286 games are the 12th-most all-time among American players He also holds the NHL record for the longest Ironman streak having played 1,064 consecutive regular-season games According to Friedman, Kessel was also in talks at one point to potentially play in a proposed 3-on-3 league that was set to be launched by Major League Hockey. The start of that league has since been postponed to October 2025. "That 3-on-3 league that was supposed to start up but didn't, I heard Kessel was one of the guys they were really talking to about playing there," said Friedman. However, when it comes to the NHL, interest seems to be lacking. Given his age and the fact that he missed an entire season, taking on Kessel would be a gamble for any team. But, perhaps we'll see him land a professional tryout before the start of the season. "He wants to play. He loves hockey and he wants to play," added Friedman. "I don't know if this is going to happen, but it's very, very legitimate that he has put it out there that he wants to play." Canucks decide not to sign Phil Kessel: ‘Wasn’t a fit for us’32 Thoughts Podcast: Sidney Crosby is coming backCOMMENTS When submitting content, please abide by our submission guidelines Should you violate our submissions guidelines we reserve the right to remove your comments and block your account Sportsnet reserves the right to close a story’s comment section at any time The WPT Global ambassador roster has gained even more star quality with the online poker site welcoming National Hockey League (NHL) legend Phil Kessel to the WPT Global community in Canada and Pete Chen in sporting the famous WPT Global patch Kessel racked up almost 1,300 NHL regular season games for the Boston Bruins A keen poker player when he's not on the ice Kessel has been a regular in the Canadian poker community and is now the hockey icon bringing his fun energy and engaging presence to the WPT Global online tables Kessel will meet and greet players heading to the massive WPT Playground Festival in Montreal before hosting his own Iron Man Poker Tournament on November 27 on WPT Global This Iron Man event boasts a range of fantastic prizes including a VIP WPT World Championship experience in Las Vegas where you can play a round of golf with Kessel Making players dreams come true is high on WPT Global's agenda The value-packed Iron Man tournament shuffles up and deals at 7:00 p.m New players using the bonus code "IRONKESSEL81" when they deposit at least $100 will receive an Iron Man tournament entry Existing players should keep an eye on WPT Global's vibrant social media channels for ways to lock up their seat "I'm incredibly excited to work with WPT Global," said Kessel "I have been an avid poker player for over 20 years and a huge fan of the World Poker Tour I can't wait to kick off this relationship in Montreal and bring some cool experiences to fans and has worked in the poker industry since 2008 Matthew stepped away from live reporting duties in 2015 and now concentrates on his role of Senior Editor for the PokerNews + Get the Texas Hold'em Poker Cheat Sheet - FREE PokerNews.com is the world’s leading poker website visitors will find a daily dose of articles with the latest poker news Disclaimer: any promotions presented on this page were correct and available at the time of writing We encourage all users to check the promotion displayed matches the most current promotion available by clicking through to the operator welcome page Please read the terms and conditions carefully before you accept any promotional welcome offer modified or distributed without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder a longtime public servant in North Dakota state and local government has announced that he will not be continuing his role under the new gubernatorial administration According to a statement posted on Kessel’s LinkedIn page Kelly Armstrong’s administration on Monday brought his state service to an unexpectedly early conclusion Kessel’s departure marks the end of a seven-year period working at the state level during which he served under the leadership of former Gov Doug Burgum and four different Commerce Commissioners His tenure included holding the position of Deputy Commissioner at the North Dakota Department of Commerce he contributed to various economic development strategies and worked to attract new businesses strengthen existing industries and foster an environment intended to support long-term prosperity in the state Prior to joining the Burgum administration Kessel had a notable track record in municipal government He served as the City Administrator for Dickinson guided strategic planning and worked closely with city commissioners to address the community’s evolving needs Dickinson navigated periods of both economic growth and volatility responding to opportunities and challenges related to the regional energy sector expressed gratitude for his time in service and acknowledged the “surprising” end to his tenure with the state Burgum for his vision and leadership and applauded the Commerce Department team reflecting on the accomplishments they achieved together While Kessel did not elaborate on the reasons for his non-retention,new governors often review existing personnel management style and long-term priorities and these transitions can lead to turnover as the new executive leadership seeks to implement its agenda and appoint officials aligned with their vision for the state’s future has not yet provided comment on the decision not to retain Kessel The element requested is either not valid or does not exist Even though it’s been really warm the past couple of weeks have you noticed that it’s getting a little cooler at night Pittsburgh Penguins training camp arrives next week in Cranberry before we get into the grind of daily coverage it seemed like an appropriate time for a mailbag Does Phil Kessel have a Hall of Fame case Everyone’s favorite three-time Stanley Cup champion I’ll show up in Toronto if he’s inducted into the Hall of Fame someday I’d love to write that article and I think he’s an interesting case But my instincts tell me that Kessel isn’t a Hall of Famer He may well have been on track after the Penguins’ second Cup but his numbers really dwindled in his 30s But then again, if Kevin Lowe is in the Hockey Hall of Fame, how does Kessel not belong? I’m a big believer that the Hall of Fame should be for the true, all-time greats. I don’t put Kessel in that territory he’s better than some players who are in the Hall Any chance Kyle Dubas brings Kessel back for a final go-around But for all that we love to joke about “everyman Phil,” etc. he doesn’t take care of himself physically the way others do and that’s why we’ve seen such a substantial regression in his recent play Would the Pens consider load management for their aging roster I wouldn’t expect the big boys to get any nights off if they’re healthy That said, the Penguins should really think about it. We saw Sidney Crosby look tired in March last season, words I’ve never typed before. We saw fatigue in Evgeni Malkin’s game If the Penguins are comfortably in playoff position come March — and yes given the quality of the Eastern Conference — they should rest some of their big names Erik Karlsson is one of the best PP QB’s in the game. So, what do they do with Kris Letang I believe they will both start the season on the top unit largely because Jake Guentzel is going to miss most of October My guess is Karlsson at the point and Letang on the left wing wall The Penguins will experiment with many different looks in camp and in the early portion of the season We will all talk about it enthusiastically every time it happens but think about it: They should be exploring different looks with Karlsson on the roster The real question is what happens when Guentzel returns Don’t be shocked if Letang is placed on the second unit Is this year’s Pens team significantly better than last year’s It’s definitely better. Significantly better? Perhaps. The top six is a wash with Reilly Smith replacing Jason Zucker The bottom six should be considerably better in the defensive zone and should also be slightly more proficient offensively If Tristan Jarry is healthy Any Karlsson interactions that you’ve had since being on the Pens beat I’ve encountered him over the years because the Penguins and Senators have danced in the playoffs many times He can get a little ornery with the media after losses My favorite thing about Karlsson — those who know him better than me in Ottawa will confirm this — is that he never lies I could see the Florida Panthers taking a massive step back I give them credit for what they did last spring but they barely made the playoffs and a lot of things went their way The Colorado Avalanche are suddenly way What’s a good story that you’ve heard from Bob Errey I don’t know if I have a story that sticks out but I’m sure going to miss him around the rink A genuinely good guy and someone whose enthusiasm for hockey and the Penguins is so authentic especially that the Penguins waited until September which makes it really hard to get jobs in the hockey media for this season What is your favorite movie set or filmed in Western Pennsylvania Gotta go with “The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh.” Look it up if you haven’t seen it What is your favorite wing spot in the city or beyond They have locations all over the city and they’re terrific who would win in a fight between Marty McSorley and Jimmy from the 1989 epic “Road House?” — @kurri_jari He was a born killer and gave Dalton everything he could handle I don’t know if Jimmy ever befriended guys like Marty when he was in prison Which are your favorite bars/venues to catch a Penguins game I’m a terrible person to ask because I’m theoretically paid to attend and write about said games I’m going to open this one up to anyone who wants to comment below We do have a sports bar or two in this town so I’m guessing you’ll receive some good suggestions Thanks for all of the great questions everyone (Photo of Sidney Crosby and Phil Kessel: Bruce Bennett / Getty Images) Former National Hockey League star Phil Kessel has been signed by WPT Global as its newest brand ambassador a popular player throughout his 17-year NHL career will debut as a WPT Global representative at the WPT Playground Festival near Montreal Kessel also spent the last of his 17 NHL seasons playing for the Las Vegas Golden Knights where his friendship with poker superstar and Golden Knights enthusiast Daniel Negreanu flourished I’m incredibly excited to work with WPT Global I have been an avid poker player for over 20 years and a huge fan of the World Poker Tour,” said Kessel ”I can’t wait to kick-off this relationship in Montreal and bring some cool experiences to fans.” “We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Phil to the WPT Global brand,” said WPT Global president Alex Scott “Phil has not only excelled as a world-class ice hockey player but is also a huge poker enthusiast who embodies the values we hold dear and always striving to improve — qualities that make him a perfect fit for the WPT Global poker community.” One of the early WPT Global promotions showcasing Kessel is set for late November. Kessel's Ironman Tournament will be invite-only, though new players can gain entry by registering with a special 'IRONKESSEL81' promo code, and existing WPT Global players can earn a tourney seat through other means The event pays tribute to Kessel's stance as the NHL's reigning ironman having played in 1,064 consecutive regular-season games through the end of the 2022-23 season although he appears to be gently skating into a new professional role The ironman streak is not Kessel's only honor though it's his most distinctive hockey achievement He's also been a member of three Stanley Cup-winning teams and with over 400 goals and nearly 1,000 points tallied in his 17 regular seasons he ranks among the top American-born players in NHL history Additional image courtesy of S.Yume/Wiki Commons In 2025, the automotive landscape is filled with more restomods than ever, but there are still a few standouts, including Prodrive’s reborn Subaru Impreza: the P25 Considering Prodrive acted as Subaru’s works team back when the likes of Colin McRae was tearing up rally stages there’s no better outfit to produce a modern-day reinterpretation of this rally icon but The Flying Scotsman wasn’t the only man to compete in a Subaru at the time Ronnie Kessel’s father and a racing legend in his own right successfully competed in a Subaru Impreza WRC car himself so when Prodrive announced a limited run of 25 examples of the P25 would be produced We sat down to chat with him about his beauty in World Rally Blue Mica.  thanks so much for sharing your Prodrive P25 with us Your father Loris Kessel was a supremely talented driver who competed in everything from F1 to Le Mans Can you explain his connection to Subaru for our readers?  his mother gave him an old Alfetta which he modified for his first hillclimbs Many people identify him as a track driver because of his F1 background given our mountainous region and the affordable nature of it he also completed his racing career by achieving his dream of racing prototypes and finishing 7th overall at the 24 Hours of Le Mans (1st among private teams) with the Porsche 962 he won the Rally of Ticino in a Subaru Impreza WRC which was then one of the most coveted stages of the Swiss championship It’s amazing what he achieved both on track and the rally stages You yourself are quite the accomplished racing driver — what appeals to you about rally in particular?  Although my father was a great rally enthusiast he always tried to keep me focused on track racing since our team I developed my racing career solely in the GT world This has certainly left me with a yearning for rally—a discipline that fascinates me deeply Your Prodrive P25 is the spiritual successor to the WRC Subaru your father successfully raced in - how special is it to drive this car on the road and how does it compare to the car your father raced in?  When Prodrive announced this limited series of 25 cars dedicated to the golden years of the Subaru Impreza I saw flashes of my father on the roof of the car with a trophy and champagne myself as a child doing reconnaissances with him and my sister and the desire to "dance" with a true queen of the snow through our mountain hairpin turns what drew you to the P25 over the many other amazing restomods on the market?  I greatly respect those who've succeeded in this field but I prefer classic cars in their original “juice" as they were conceived as road cars or prepared as rally cars back then The P25 finds itself in the middle: it’s the same manufacturer and multiple-time world champion winner that wanted to pay homage to this exceptional car by bringing it back to shine 25 years after its first victory—with some modern updates but maintaining all its distinctive traits You’ve been using the car to drive around St how does it behave on the road and do you have any adventures planned with the car in the future?  I am a speed enthusiast on track and always advocate for respecting road regulations This is a car to enjoy as it glides from one curve to another; among its 6 gears you mainly use the first three to let yourself be carried from turn to turn and the engine sound is better than any playlist I use it to travel from home to the mountains and to go out to dinner with friends in the evening Every time it catches the eye of a fellow car enthusiast on the road this little blue Japanese beauty never fails to bring a smile to their face You'll find an amazing array of collector cars for sale with Kessel in the Classic Driver Market.