Here is the Penguins' official statement regarding Ben Kindel's medical episode on Tuesday

Pittsburgh got some unfortunate news Tuesday when the Penguins announced that 19-year-old forward Ben Kindel had a medical episode on the team flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Pittsburgh. The episode occurred shortly after takeoff, and the plane turned around and headed back to Salt Lake City.

Kindel was taken from the airport to University of Utah Hospital via ambulance and is conscious and in stable condition.

Here is the team's official statement: