Ben Kindel Hospitalized Following Medical Episode on Team Flight

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel is in stable condition after experiencing a medical episode aboard the team’s flight from Salt Lake City to Pittsburgh on Tuesday. The plane returned to Salt Lake City International Airport shortly after takeoff. Kindel, 19, was conscious and alert when taken by ambulance to the University of Utah Hospital for further evaluation. The team has not disclosed further details regarding the sudden health incident.