Pens Forward Ben Kindel Returns To Practice After Fainting Spell

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel has returned to practice after recently fainting on a team flight home from Utah. The 19-year-old experienced a vasovagal episode on Oct. 20 shortly after the team left Salt Lake City. He was treated by the team’s medical staff and spent the night in a Utah hospital before returning to Pittsburgh. Kindel called it an “interesting experience” but is eager to get back to work. Penguins coach Dan Muse says the team is monitoring Kindel’s recovery. Kindel has two goals and two assists in nine games for Pittsburgh. The Penguins return to action on Oct. 29 when they host Utah.