Chris Pronger

Chris Pronger was a formidable presence on the ice, known for his exceptional defensive skills, physicality, and leadership. Standing at 6'6", he combined size with elite hockey intelligence, making him a cornerstone for every team he played on.

Drafted second overall by the Hartford Whalers in 1993, Pronger’s career spanned 18 seasons, including significant tenures with the St. Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Ducks, and Philadelphia Flyers.

In the 1999–2000 season, he achieved the rare feat of winning both the Hart Memorial Trophy as league MVP and the Norris Trophy as the top defenseman. Pronger was instrumental in leading teams to the Stanley Cup Finals three times, securing a championship with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007. Internationally, he represented Canada in four Winter Olympics, earning gold medals in 2002 and 2010.

His career totals include 1,167 regular-season games with 698 points and 1,590 penalty minutes. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015, Pronger’s legacy as a dominant defenseman endures.

Pronger's Awards and Records

• Stanley Cup Champion (2007 – Anaheim Ducks)
• Hart Memorial Trophy (2000)
• James Norris Memorial Trophy (2000)
• Olympic Gold Medalist (2002, 2010 – Team Canada)
• World Championship Gold Medalist (1997 – Team Canada)
• Member of the Triple Gold Club (Stanley Cup, Olympic Gold, World Championship Gold)
• Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (2015)
• Inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame (2016)
• Louis Blues #44 Retired (2022)
• Named one of the "100 Greatest NHL Players" (2017)

NHL Records

• NHL Plus/Minus Award (1998, 2000)
• NHL All-Rookie Team (1994)
• NHL First All-Star Team (2000)
• NHL Second All-Star Team (1998, 2004, 2007)
• 6× NHL All-Star Game participant (1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2009)

NHL Teams

Hartford Whalers (1993-95)
St. Louis Blues (1995-2004)
Edmonton Oilers (2005-06)
Anaheim Ducks (2006-09)
Philadelphia Flyers (2009-12)