Penguins' Ben Kindel Hospitalized After 'Medical Episode' on Flight Leaving Salt Lake City

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel was taken to the hospital after a medical emergency during the team's flight out of Salt Lake City on Tuesday.

"The Pittsburgh Penguins team plane returned to the Salt Lake City International Airport today shortly after takeoff due to a medical episode involving forward Ben Kindel," the team said in a statement. "Team physician, Dr. Dharmesh Vyas of UPMC, as well as the team's medical staff were on board and immediately attended to Ben. An ambulance was waiting upon arrival, and he was taken to the University of Utah Hospital for further evaluation. Ben is conscious, alert and in stable condition. The health and safety of our players, as well as the privacy for their families, are our top priority. The team will provide further updates when appropriate."

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The Penguins suffered a 5-4 loss to the Utah Mammoth on Monday and were heading back to Pittsburgh to host the Florida Panthers on Thursday.

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