Chris Pronger leaving Panthers to work at family’s luxury travel company

FILE - In this June 8, 2010, file photo, Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger answers questions during practice at the NHL Stanley Cup hockey finals in Philadelphia. (Kathy Willens/AP)

Chris Pronger is leaving his post as part of the Florida Panthers‘ hockey operations staff to work on his family’s luxury travel company, the team announced Wednesday.

The Hall of Fame defenceman has been with the club as a senior advisor for three years.

“We want to thank Chris for his invaluable contributions to the Florida Panthers organization. Since joining our hockey operations staff in 2017, Chris approached his role with great passion and provided our team with a fresh and unique perspective. A true professional, champion and proud family man, we wish Chris, Lauren and the Pronger family the very best in their new business endeavour, Well Inspired Travels,” said Panthers president of hockey operations and general manager Dale Tallon in a statement.

Pronger, 45, thanked the Panthers for his time with the organization.

“I want to personally thank the Viola family, Doug Cifu, Dale Tallon and all of the staff with the Florida Panthers. I was able to grow as an executive and more importantly as a person in my three years with the hockey club. I wish the Panthers organization nothing but the best in the upcoming playoffs and years to come.”

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