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Chris Pronger

#20 Philadelphia Flyers / NHL - 11/12

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Date of BirthOct 10, 1974
Age50
Place of BirthDryden, ON, CAN
Nation
Canada
Youth TeamDryden MHA
PositionD
Height198 cm / 6'6"
Weight100 kg / 220 lbs
ShootsL
StatusRetired

Player Type
Heavy Hitter
Drafted
1993 round 1 #2 overall by Hartford Whalers
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Son: Jack Pronger
Brother: Sean Pronger

One of the most complete defensemen in NHL history. Pronger was selected 2nd overall in 1993 after winning a Memorial Cup with the Peterborough Petes and a gold medal at the World Juniors. The 6'6 defender scored 30 points for the Whalers as a rookie in 1994 and won World Championship gold in 1997. He set career highs in 2000 with 14 goals and 62 points and won both the Norris and the Hart Trophy. Pronger won Olympic gold in 2002 and 2010 and became a member of the Triple Gold Club after winning a Stanley Cup with the Ducks in 2007. The 5x All-Star captained 3 teams over his career and retired in 2012 with 157 goals and 698 points. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015.

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