Team USA: Who is Amanda Kessel?

Her brother is a Pittsburgh fan favorite, and that alone could make Amanda Kessel one to watch this Olympics, but she is a superstar in her own right.

Kessel already has an Olympic medal – a silver from Sochi – but those games also came close to ending her career.

A concussion from a pre-Olympic scrimmage reappeared after Russia and sidelined her for a while.

But that time off is motivating her in South Korea.

Being out of the sport for two years just kind of showed me how passionate I am about the game still and how much I love it and what you really do miss out on,” she said. “So I think I just don't take it for granted ever now.”

Kessel says her time spent playing against brother Phil growing up helped make her into an even tougher player.

Olympic Experience

Two-time Olympian (2014, 2018); Olympic medalist (silver)

Personal: Daughter of Phil and Kathy Kessel...Brothers Phil and Blake are also professional hockey players and Phil has played for Team USA...Hobbies include playing cards, watching Netflix and going to dinner with friends.

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