Player Safety exec jokes Pronger to have hearing for Bieber hit
The NHL just wants Chris Pronger to say "Sorry."
Department of Player Safety group vice president Damian Echevarrieta joined in marveling at the viral photo captivating the hockey world Sunday, "announcing" the longtime defenseman will face the music for his hit from behind on pop star Justin Bieber in Saturday's All-Star Celebrity Shootout.
The Department of Player Safety will have a hearing tomorrow morning with Chris Pronger for his Check from Behind on @justinbieber pic.twitter.com/UPK9pVuMWp
— Damian Echevarrieta (@Ech28) January 29, 2017
Pronger sandwiched Bieber up against the boards and posed for the classic photo taken by Mark J. Terrill of The Associated Press.
The imposing Hall of Fame blueliner, who's still property of the Arizona Coyotes, joined the league's player safety department in 2014.