Chris Pronger
@chrispronger • 134,832 subscribers
Hockey Hall of Fame 2015, 2007 Stanley Cup Champion, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist ('02/'10), Speaker and International Bestselling Author
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One injury. Four different symptoms. And each morning, it got worse. I heard a pop in my back during Game 7 in Buffalo. The next morning, my ass was burning. Then came the tight hamstring. Then my calf locked up. By game day, I couldn’t move my foot. I kept trying to work through it. My body kept telling me something was wrong. Have you ever had an injury that escalated that quickly?
Chris Pronger79,439 views • 1 month ago
One of my former teammates wasn't the most talented player. What he did have was drive. He was told if he got down to 200 pounds, he'd have a chance to play in the NHL. He showed up to camp at 202, made the team, and eventually became a Stanley Cup champion. Talent helps. Commitment changes careers.
Chris Pronger103,078 views • 2 months ago
The NHL Draft is tonight. Throwing it back to 1993 in an interview with TSN. Talking about my game, modeling it after Ray Bourque, the importance of education... and yes, the mullet was making a strong case to go first overall. Some things age better than others.
Chris Pronger75,857 views • 4 months ago
The #StanleyCup is the toughest trophy in sports to win. Twenty years ago, I came up short in the Final. A year later, I got another opportunity and was fortunate enough to win it. Congratulations to the Carolina Hurricanes. A dominant playoff run, smart roster building, and a culture that clearly had everyone pulling in the same direction.
Chris Pronger66,898 views • 4 months ago
I didn’t get off to a perfect start. Early in my career, I struggled with a lackadaisical work ethic and a knack for finding trouble. The talent was there but talent alone doesn’t get you where you want to go. I had to have some tough conversations with myself. Moments where I looked in the mirror and asked, is this really who you want to be? That’s when I made the decision to challenge the competitor inside me, to live up to the potential, to become the best player and the best person I could be. Period. From that moment on, I stacked the work. One rep. One skate. One game. One season at a time. The compound effect of that discipline built something greater than I ever could’ve imagined. Over time, my ability to play at a high level wasn’t the exception, it became the standard. And that’s the lesson: potential means nothing if you’re not willing to do the work. Sent
Chris Pronger199,573 views • 1 year ago
Back in Anaheim this week reconnecting with old friends, fans, and the Anaheim Ducks community. Dinner at Selanne Steak Tavern, media in LA then Blues vs Ducks at the Honda Center. Even ran into my old friend Jon Hamm at the game. Big things happening with OC Vibe too. Momentum is building in the OC.
Chris Pronger86,616 views • 6 months ago
After years of injuries and surgeries, I've learned one thing. Movement matters. Staying active, focusing on strength, and making a few lifestyle changes have helped me feel better than I have in years. What's one habit that's made the biggest difference for your health?
Chris Pronger45,825 views • 3 months ago
Teemu and I had our battles over the years. Big hits, playoff series, heated moments… then we became teammates in Anaheim and have been great friends ever since. That’s why having him write the foreword for EARNED meant a lot. Appreciate the friendship and support over the years.
Chris Pronger56,649 views • 5 months ago
