Syracuse, NY (February 6, 2012) – The Syracuse Crunch announced today that the Anaheim Ducks have assigned right wing Devante Smith-Pelly to the Crunch on a conditioning loan.

Smith-Pelly, 19, has played in 26 games with Anaheim this season and has recorded five points (3g, 2a). The winger was Anaheim's second round, 42^nd overall, selection in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Before beginning his professional career with the Ducks this season, Smith-Pelly played for Mississauga of the Ontario Hockey League. The Scarborough, Ontario native has 153 career OHL points (78g, 75a) in 184 games played.

Smith-Pelly is available to play Tuesday, when the Crunch travel to Connecticut to face the Whale. The Crunch will return home to host the Hershey Bears on Friday, Feb. 10 and the Albany Devils on Saturday, Feb. 11. Both season tickets and single game tickets for the 2011-2012 season can still be purchased either in person at the Crunch Box Office located at the War Memorial on 800 South State Street in Syracuse, or by calling the office at (315) 473- 4444. For all the latest Crunch information and updates, fans can visit the team's official website at (www.syracusecrunch.com) or follow the club on Facebook at (www.facebook.com/syracusecrunch) and on Twitter (www.twitter.com/syracusecrunch).