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

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel, 19, is currently in stable condition following a medical incident on the team's aircraft while traveling from Salt Lake City to Pittsburgh. The plane was forced to return to the Salt Lake City International Airport shortly after departure.

Kindel was transported via ambulance to the University of Utah Hospital for medical evaluation, where he was reported to be alert and conscious. The team organization has not released additional information regarding the incident.

Tristan Broz is working to secure more NHL opportunities after a productive season with the ability to earn more playing time. The 24-year0-old forward is coming off a 47-game stint with the ownings of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the AHL, where he recorded 16 goals and 39 points.

Ted Towne has been appointed as the ownings of the Pittsburgh Penguins, new chief financial officer. The executive, who previously spent nearly two decades with the Washington Nationals, long served as ownings of assistant general manager and vice president of finance for that organization.

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