Chris Pronger- Former Ice Hockey Player (In a Nutshell)
- Chris Pronger was born in Canada on October 10th, 1974.
- The position he played was Defence.
- The decision for him to retire was made by him in 2017.
- “The best things in life aren’t easy. My career kind of sums that up. From the start of it to the end of it, there were a lot of twists and turns, a lot of different adversities. Having overcome those, it makes you stronger.”- Chris Pronger
Chris Pronger- Former Ice Hockey Player (Nitty Gritty)
- “Growing up, I ate, slept and breathed hockey. I got home from school, I shot pucks, played outdoor hockey, road hockey, go home for dinner.. Remember this is pre internet, barely any video games, I had a Commodore Vic-20. If you weren’t doing your homework, you were outside playing hockey, most likely.”- Chris Pronger
- “I’m from the middle of nowhere. I had to drive four hours just to find a city. It’s a different upbringing. It was perfect for me. I love the small-town feel, where you know everybody.”- Chris Pronger
Chris Pronger- Former Ice Hockey Player (What set him apart)
- “Mistakes happen. Not every one of my suspensions was purposeful or intentional. A lot of that stuff happens spur of the moment in the middle of the game.”- Chris Pronger
- “I didn’t play the game to make friends; I played the game to win.”- Chris Pronger
Chris Pronger- Former Ice Hockey Player (Final Thoughts)
- “Everybody who has ever played a professional sport would like to go out on their terms and very few get to.”- Chris Pronger
- “You miss the routine, That’s the biggest thing. That’s probably the biggest thing that put me in a hole, that you don’t have a routine, you don’t get up and work out and then eat and then go the rink and practice an all those things in a set schedule.”- Chris Pronger