Pens Points: Ben Kindel hospitalized after “medical episode” on team plane

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel was hospitalized in stable condition after experiencing a medical episode on the team plane on Tuesday. The flight, traveling from Salt Lake City to Pittsburgh, returned to Salt Lake City International Airport shortly after takeoff. The 19-year-old was transported conscious and alert by ambulance to the University of Utah Hospital for further evaluation, with no additional details disclosed by the team.

In other organizational news, prospect Tristan Broz is aiming for more NHL ice time following a strong season with the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Additionally, the Penguins announced the hiring of former Washington Nationals executive Ted Towne as their new chief financial officer.