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“I think playing the way I played, and knowing the game the way I know it, I think I'm going to have a better idea as to what the mindset of each player was.”

Quote by Chris Pronger

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Chris Pronger, born on October 10, 1974, in Canada, is a renowned ice hockey player. He has made remarkable achievements in the world of ice hockey. more

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