Chris Pronger is in studio! The Hockey Hall of Famer is with us to break down a classic USA vs. Canada rivalry game: The Gold Medal Game from the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. We also get into winning the Stanley Cup, lessons he learned from a life in hockey, and his thoughts on the league today.  0:00 - Intro 0:58 - Media Experience and Broadcasting Insights 2:18 - The 2002 Winter Olympics Gold Medal Game 4:43 - Chris Pronger's Career Reflections 8:35 - The Changing Face of Hockey 11:10 - The Evolution of Hockey Players 16:17 - Practice and Team Dynamics 21:58 - Junior Hockey and Draft Decisions 30:09 - The State of Goalies 35:43 - Defensive Pairings and Coaching Influence 41:12 - Nicknames and Teammates 43:31 - Pop Culture of 2002 44:17 - High School Memories and Injuries 48:53 - Olympic Experiences and Athlete Insights 50:48 - The Big Skate Gate Scandal 52:38 - USA Hockey Team of 2002 46:50 - Brett Hull: A Legendary Player 1:10:00 - Olympic Practices and Team Dynamics 1:16:56 - The Gold Medal Game Breakdown 1:20:13 - Post-Game Celebrations and Reflections 1:23:42 - Grading the Game 1:33:39 - Pronger's Hockey Legacy Feeling tired, cranky, and thirsty? Those could be potential signs of mild dehydration. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier helps hydrate faster than water alone, backed by clinical studies. Stock up at https://www.liquid-iv.com and use code NUTHOUSE for 20% off your first purchase. Got game / guest recommendations, old stories, topics to debate, or even a little bit of advice for us? Give us a ring and leave your message at 424-291-2290. — LISTEN HERE: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XCaxqeyDJF9VrNW0ViPo3?si=1d2b82ded0834000 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/games-with-names/id1639821773 FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@gameswithnames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gameswithnames Twitter: https://twitter.com/gameswithnames Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gameswithnames Snapchat: https://story.snapchat.com/p/997fa5b8-a1b7-4dd4-8f5b-a01f805df2ac FOLLOW CHRIS PRONGER: https://www.instagram.com/thechrispronger/ Hosted by former Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman, Games with Names is a podcast on the search to find the greatest games of all time. From the infamous to the unforgettable, we dive back into the classic matchups and eras across all of sports history. Joined by the players, coaches, and celebrity fans that lived it, we’ll uncover first-hand insights and never-before-heard stories, shining new light and perspective on the greatest games of all time.