Adam Pineault Interview 1/1/08
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Dave:  How did you first get involved in hockey?  What inspired you to bring your game to the pro level?
Adam:  I always went to the Springfield Indians games and always wanted to skate so it is always a treat getting to play.

Dave:   What part of your game do your feel will  need the most improvement if you are to make it in the NHL?  

Adam:  My Quickness

Dave:   What do feel is your game's greatest strength?

Adam:  My shot

Dave:  Is it good to have an ex Juniors teammate (Philippe Dupuis) playing with you in  Syracuse?

Adam Yes we play well together and after playing over a year together here in Syracuse we feel very comfortable playing toghter out there.

Dave:  How do you like living in Syracuse?  How is it similar to you hometown?  How is it different?

Adam:: It is different living on your own, but overall, I love it!  The fans are great and we have a lot of support here.

Dave:   What does this Crunch team need to do to stay in the playoff hunt?

Adam:  Stick to the game plan...play CRUNCH hockey

Dave:  What do you do when not playing hockey?   Hobbies? 
Adam:  Spending time with the wife and getting errands done.

 

 

Dave:  Who is your favorite (answers in red)
 

  Pro athlete?  - Tom Brady

b)    Hockey player while you were growing up?  - Cam Neely

c)    Non athlete celebrity? -  Eva Longoria

d)    Musical artist? - Kenny Chesney

Dave:  Comment briefly on the following people (answers in red)

Howard Dolgon - Loves his team

Jon Mirasty -  animal

Derick Brassard - skilled

Andrew Murray - hard worker

Joakim Lindstrom - unreal skills

 

Dave:  If you were not playing hockey, what sport would you  play?  Do you think you would be good enough to be a pro at it?

Adam:  Baseball.  I believe I would have been a good outfielder.

Dave:    Who has been the greatest influence on your career thus far?

Adam:    My family.  They sacrificed a lot to get me where I am today.

Dave: Do you have any brothers or sisters?   Are they athletes?  Have family members come to see you play?

Adam:  2 sisters, and all my family members make it up occaisionally.

Dave:  Who do you most admire on the Crunch?

Adam:  Red...he still hangs in there at 88!

Dave:  How do you feel about the Syracuse fans?  Are you comfortable signing autographs? Are you usually noticed in public?

Adam:  A dedicated bunch.   I love signing things for people that support us all year long.

Dave:  What would you like to do when your playing days are over?

Adam:  A firefighter

Dave:  Do you read any of the stuff on the internet, whether it be positive or negative and do you let that affect your play?

Adam: No, once I am away from the rink I like to enjoy other stuff rather than think about hockey.

 

Interviewers note:   I would like to thank Adam Pineault for taking the time to do this interview.  Thanks to  Andrea  for the pictures