If he wasn’t before, Phil Kessel may now have a fear of clowns after a frighteningly funny prank courtesy teammate Ryan Reaves.
Reaves posted the video to his personal Twitter account on Friday, one day before the Penguins take on the Wild to start a five-game road trip.
We’ve seen over the years pranks between teammates while on the road. But this . . . I mean, the look on Kessel’s face as he opened the door to the hotel room . . .
First @penguins 7five cam. Yo @PKessel81...Check your shorts son pic.twitter.com/G8ysR8QdD0
— Ryan Reaves (@reavo7five) October 27, 2017
The Penguins acquired Reaves from the St. Louis Blues ahead of the 2017 NHL Draft. Known for his size and toughness, he has appeared in 11 games for his new team, scoring once with two points and 47 penalty minutes.
It certainly didn’t take long for him to become a fan favourite in Pittsburgh, but this prank may take that popularity to new heights.
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