Summary
Former NHL player Chris Pronger discusses his hockey career and personal struggles in his new book, "Earned." He shares how he faced boos from fans, tackled high expectations, and found help through a sports psychologist, which became a turning point in his life.
Key Facts
- Chris Pronger was a well-known NHL defenseman, drafted second overall in 1993.
- He won the Hart Trophy for being the league's MVP and the Stanley Cup.
- Despite his success, he faced boos from fans during his first years in Hartford and St. Louis.
- Blues head coach Mike Keenan referred Pronger to a sports psychologist during a difficult time.
- The sports psychologist asked Pronger to define his personal standards, which helped him turn his life around.
- Pronger later won the Norris Trophy for top defenseman and the Hart Trophy for MVP again.
- He has written a book titled "Earned," sharing these experiences and challenges.
