Dryden’s Chris Pronger is leaving the Florida Panthers organization and the NHL entirely.
Pronger was named Senior Advisor to President of Hockey Operations of the Panthers in June of 2017.
The Hall of Fame defenceman is concentrating on his family’s business ‘Well Inspired Travels’, a boutique luxury travel company that caters to elite athletes.
The Panthers and Pronger both issued statements Wednesday.
Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Dale Tallon:
“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.”
Statement from Chris Pronger:
“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.”
For more information on the new venture for Chris Pronger and family visit https://www.wellinspiredtravels.com/
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