Chris Pronger on the Greatest Play in Olympic Hockey History, 2002 Redemption & the Golden Goal

Описание: Four-time Olympian Chris Pronger joins Jeff Marek for an unforgettable deep dive into his Olympic career, breaking down one of the most iconic moments in hockey history — the legendary 2002 Salt Lake City play involving Mario Lemieux and Paul Kariya. Pronger walks through exactly what Mike Richter bit on, why Lemieux was the ultimate decoy, and how instinct, chemistry, and awareness created a goal that still defines Olympic hockey.

The conversation spans Canada’s redemption arc in 2002, the emotional scars of Nagano 1998, and the mounting pressure that comes with wearing the maple leaf on hockey’s biggest stage. Pronger also relives the relentless opening period against Russia in Vancouver 2010, the tension inside the locker room before overtime, and the chaos surrounding Sidney Crosby’s Golden Goal.

Beyond the highlights, Pronger offers sharp insight into Olympic roster construction, goaltending dynamics, right-catch goalies, and which elite players may miss out on Milano-Cortina 2026. He closes with stories about Brian Burke’s leadership, honesty, and what it truly means to define roles on a championship team.

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Chapters:
00:00 – Chris Pronger on representing Canada & Olympic legacy
02:10 – Breaking down the Lemieux–Kariya play from Salt Lake City
05:30 – Team Canada’s mindset heading into the 2002 Olympics
08:10 – Nagano 1998, shootouts & the weight of expectations
13:45 – Vancouver 2010: pressure, overtime & the Golden Goal
18:05 – Ryan Miller, goaltending brilliance & split-second decisions
22:00 – Olympic villages, memories & collecting history
25:10 – Evaluating Canada & USA heading into Milano-Cortina
29:00 – Best players not going to the Olympics
31:00 – Brian Burke stories & defining championship roles

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