Yeah, Chris Pronger enjoyed that hit on Justin Bieber as much as it looked like he did.
Last Saturday, fans in Philadelphia and across the NHL became even more enamored with Pronger when the big guy smushed the pop singer into the boards during the NHL Celebrity All-Star Game.
It made for a photo that had the Internet smiling. Courtesy of AP Images ...
So, naturally, this beauty was the first topic brought up Thursday during a pregame press conference on Captains Night at the Wells Fargo Center.
Pronger, a 6-foot-6, former Flyers defenseman, who was as imposing as they get, couldn't help but smile.
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"Just good fun," Pronger said, trying to curtail the topic of discussion. "Just good fun. A little massage to his back, a little face wash. Kind of hit the full spectrum."
How about the photo?
"Having a good time," Pronger said. "Certainly getting a lot of mileage for a photo, that's for sure."
And, hey, he even avoided punishment from the NHL department of player safety.
Not totally, though.
"$5 fine," he said jokingly.
Chris Pronger said $5 fine for hit on Justin Bieber. #FlyersTalk pic.twitter.com/SMlu2d3PA6— Jordan Hall (@JHallCSN) February 2, 2017
Well worth it.
