Now put your hands on the SHL rulebook. Do you swear to tell the truth, the

whole truth and nothing but the truth? Say I do!

Philly Chris Answer : I do

Please tell us your real first name and where do you live right now?

Philly Chris Answer: Chris, and live in Sault Ste Marie Ontario

SL making some rhymes : Is that why Chris commish move to the Soo? To be closer to you?

Philly Chris Answer: Yes

I know about Philly Steak or Philly Cheesecake but Philly Chris…Tell me more!

Philly Chris Answer : You haven’t lived until you try a Philly Chris.

SL : Does it come with gravy?

Philly Chris Answer : Gravy is gross.

When and how did you first find out about the SHL?

Philly Chris Answer: Well, I like to think I was part of the creative inspiration behind our leaders vision of what has become the SHL. Many years ago Ransom was mulling around the idea of starting the best sim league on earth. I said I’m in and have been here from the start. I can’t remember why I chose Philly, but very proud to be the 1st GM to join the SHL. Eat Sleep Sim.

SL on purpose: One of the grandfathers…oops godfathers! Are you the creator of the Eat Sleep Sim slogan?

Philly Chris Answer: Mabey, barely remember yesterday.

SL : Imagine if you had lived in the 60s!

You really have a tough team to play against! I wonder why you are not higher in the standings but I wouldn’t like to meet you in the first round. Any other moves coming up?

Philly Chris Answer: The sim is a fickle bitch. I have had better teams that have missed the playoffs, and worse teams that made it deep in the playoffs. For most of this season I was up at the top of the standings. Then I went on like a 10 game losing streak. Team is heating up a little now. I’m not a fan of my goaltending, and would like to bring in a top 6 F, but not much out there. Playoffs should be interesting…Fickle bitch

Who is your favorite NHL team?

Philly Chris Answer: Toronto Maple Leafs.

SL : Another patient man! Good luck!

Philly Chris Answer: The pain is real.

Who is your favorite player of all time?

Philly Chris Answer: So hard to pick just one. Mark Messier, Dougie Gilmour, Mike Foligno are probably at the top of the list tho. HM to Claude Giroux who has only ever played on the Flyers in both the NHL and SHL.

SL: Might be changing soon in the NHL for Giroux though! Any inside on where he might end up?

Philly Chris Answer : Well he has a full no trade. Same in the SHL Even if he lifts it his cap hit will make it very hard to move him. I think he stays in Philly and when he is a UFA next summer he may move on.

Who is the person you would like to meet (dead or alive)? Feel free to explain!

Philly Chris Answer: Not a super religious guy, but would be cool to meet this Jesus guy I’ve heard about.

SL : Good one! What questions would you ask him? Why he didn’t shave? A beard in the Middle East, it must be warm in mid July? Did he believe in Santa Claus? To you!

Philly Chris Answer : All good questions, but would ask him if the Leafs will ever win a playoff round.

SL : He supposedly walked on water but not sure he would be able to foresee some ice hockey game results! He knows a thing or 2 about a great comeback (Easter).

Question : If you could catch a GM asleep and steal one of his players, who would that be?

Philly Chris Answer: Well I’ve heard that Keith likes to drink and trade, so maybe I could get Kirill the thrill off him someday for cheap.

SL : But I have a feeling that this guy is on something. Not sure if he ever sleeps!

Philly Chris Answer: I once never slept for a week. Keith will sleep one day.

You get first overall to start a league, which player would you choose? And why?

Philly Chris Answer: Well easy to say McDavid, but than had a AHO moment and decided on Andrei Vasilevskiy or Igor Shesterkin. Goaltending is key.

What’s the best way to approach you about a trade request?

Philly Chris Answer: Pretty easy going, and I like to trade, so just ask.

What annoys you when a GM approaches you ?

Philly Chris Answer: Not much really, I guess the only real thing that bugs me is when you put time in to make a offer and then the GM does not respond at all. Take the time to at least say No thanks.

SL: 100%

I know the SHL rulebook is a near perfect work but if they was one rule that you would change or add, what would it be?

Philly Chris Answer: No its pretty good…Maybe a grandfather rule where all of the Godfathers automatically make the playoffs every year.

SL : Not fair! Don’t like it!

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As a grandfather, you get discount at Shoppers Drug Mart. Should be enough no?

Philly Chris Answer: Oh I hope to be a grandfather someday, but not in the next few years.

If there was no stupid virus around, and you have an unlimited amount of cash, where would be the first destination you travel into? Could be space!

Philly Chris Answer: Too many places I want to go to limit it to 1. If I had unlimited amount of cash, I would quit my job and start with a coast to coaster right here in Canada, then move on to the rest of the world.

SL showing some canadianism:  Might be disappointed when you cross over to the US and the rest of the world! We have so many beautiful places in Canada!

Philly Chris Answer: Yep been almost everywhere in Canada. It has so many amazing places to explore.

What gets you these days! Sports event, TV Series, your cat, anything?

Philly Chris Answer: Been pretty boring recently. Work, watch tv repeat. Thank god for tv. Looking forward to summer.

SL : Do you play soccer, baseball, t-ball, pétanque?

Philly Chris Answer: My dream of playing professional Petanque is over, but it is still pretty fun.

SL : You get to travel around the globe too! For those who are interested, the World Championship Petanque is in Denmark this year!

Any questions, queries, comments or dark secrets you want to add before we leave?

Philly Chris Answer: Thanks for doing these interviews, thanks to Ransom for continuing to run the sim.

SL : My pleasure! Been planning to do this for a long time! We have great GMs around the league that live in Canada, the US, Germany, Sweden! It fun to get to know a little more about everyone!

Thanks a lot for answering all my questions! Now! Who would you like to

hear about next and what should be the first question?

Philly Chris Answer: Is there anybody left. Here I thought you were saving the best for last.

SL: You are right, you are the last one, tonigh! I’m for democracy! I’ll let the people decide! I believe we have Evan Carolina – Jason Columbus – Jamie Edmonton – Trevor Islanders that has yet to be interviewed.

Philly Chris Answer : Lets go with another Sim vet. Jamie your up