A majority of the time when hockey players talk with the media it’s about the game that just ended or an upcoming game. That’s not what this article is about. THW’s Ted Warren turned the tables at a recent morning skate asking the following questions to Devante Smith-Pelly and Chris Wagner. Both who play for the Norfolk Admirals, the AHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks.

Devante Smith-Pelly

THW: If you were an Apex predator which one would you be?

D.S.: Maybe a Cheetah, I like to think I’m relatively fast.

THW: Which teammate would be the first one voted off Survivor?

D.S.: John Gibson

THW: If a Genie granted you three wishes what would they be?

D.S.: For my family to be healthy forever, for myself to be healthy forever, and to win a Stanley Cup.

THW: Which teammate can you see driving around in a Smartcar?

D.S.: Emerson Etem for sure.

THW: If you were Batman, who would you choose to be Robin?

D.S.: John Gibson. We work pretty well together and he’s pretty much my sidekick.

THW: Who can’t pass up free samples?

D.S.: Mat Clark can’t pass up free samples.

THW: Who yells at the TV the most when a video game doesn’t go his way?

D.S.: Max Friberg. He throws some temper tantrums.

Chris Wagner

THW: If you were an Apex Predator which animal would you be?

C.W.: Lion

THW: If you were on the show Survivor, what luxury item would you take minus your cell phone?

C.W: A glove and a ball. Just something to keep me entertained.

THW: Which teammate would be kicked off the show first?

C.W.: Probably Jesse Blacker–he’s pretty soft.

THW: If a Genie granted you three wishes what would they be?

C.W.: Make everybody happy, have a little more money, and play in the NHL.

THW: Which teammate can you see driving a Smart Car?

C.W.: Garnet Exelby

THW: If you were Batman which teammate would you choose to be Robin?

C.W.: John Kurtz would make a pretty good Robin.

THW: If you had a superpower what would it be?

C.W.: I think invisibility would be pretty cool.

THW: If you could have lunch with someone from history who would it be?

C.W.: Jesus

THW: Who is most likely to have Justin Bieber on his iPod?

C.W.: Max Friberg

THW: If your life was a movie, what actor would play you?

C.W.: Ryan Gosling, he’s pretty similar looking.

THW: Who can’t pass up free samples?

C.W.:  “Devo” (Devante Smith-Pelly)

THW: Who yells at the TV the most when a video game doesn’t go his way?

C.W.: Max Friberg

As of March 31st the Anaheim Ducks top development Club, the Admirals, sit  eighth in their Conference with 77 points, just a point ahead of rival Hershey. At this point of the season it’s not uncommon for players to joke around once their on-ice duties are fulfilled. All joking aside, the Admirals have one goal in mind and that is to make the playoffs.

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