Penguins’ Letang suffers stroke, out for at least six weeks

(Reuters) – Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang will miss at least six weeks after suffering a stroke last week, the National Hockey League team announced on Friday. Letang, 26, began feeling dizzy last week and tests later confirmed the stroke. His defect, which occurs in all individuals before birth but usually seals shut, could have led to his stroke, the Penguins said in a news release. "Kris had one brief episode of dizziness and nausea last week," Penguins general manager Ray Shero said in a statement.