Pronger and Simpson Boost Excitement by Joining Prime Monday Night Hockey Team

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Pronger and Simpson Boost Excitement by Joining Prime Monday Night Hockey Team

Chris Pronger and Christine Simpson are set to join Prime Video’s broadcast team for the upcoming Prime Monday Night Hockey season. Pronger will make his debut on October 13, coinciding with the start of Prime Video’s second season of Monday night doubleheaders. The Toronto Maple Leafs will face the Detroit Red Wings at 4 p.m. ET, followed by a matchup between the St. Louis Blues and the Vancouver Canucks at 7:30 p.m. ET.

NHL Legend Chris Pronger Brings Experience to Prime Video

Chris Pronger, a former NHL defenseman, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Throughout his career, Pronger participated in 1,167 NHL games and achieved numerous accolades. He won the Hart Trophy in 2000 as the League MVP while playing for the St. Louis Blues, becoming the last defenseman to win the award. That same year, he clinched the Norris Trophy for being the League’s top defenseman. Pronger’s illustrious career also includes winning the Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007, being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015, and securing two Olympic gold medals with Team Canada in 2002 and 2010.

Christine Simpson Joins an Esteemed Team of Analysts and Hosts

Joining the broadcast team alongside Pronger is Christine Simpson, a seasoned hockey broadcaster with over 20 years of experience. Simpson will take on the role of features reporter on Prime Monday Night Hockey, contributing long-form interviews for segments such as “Legends of the Game.” This segment will spotlight key players discussing memorable moments in NHL history. Additionally, Simpson will engage notable hockey enthusiasts in conversations about the sport’s influence both on and off the ice.

Meet the Prime Video Monday Night Hockey Broadcast Team

In addition to Pronger and Simpson, the Prime Video Monday Night Hockey broadcast team includes an array of seasoned professionals:

  • John Forslund – Play-by-play announcer
  • Jody Shelley – Analyst
  • Thomas Hickey – Analyst
  • Shane Hnidy – Analyst
  • Adnan Virk – Host
  • Andi Petrillo – Host
  • Blake Bolden – Host

This ensemble promises to deliver insightful and engaging coverage throughout the hockey season. Keep an eye on Emegypt for further updates and exclusive content from the world of hockey.