Blues, Pronger to host book release event on April 14

Fans are invited to join the St. Louis Blues and Hall-of-Fame defenseman Chris Pronger on April 14 to celebrate the release of the Blues legend's new book, "Earned." 

The event will take place from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Stifel Theatre ahead of the Blues' final regular-season home game. 

Secure your tickets to see the Blues face the Pittsburgh Penguins AND this event, where you'll hear from the man himself during a moderated panel. Pronger will discuss how success isn't owed, it's earned. Plus every ticket comes with a copy of the book. 

Want to elevate your experience? VIP ticket purchasers will get the exclusive opportunity to participate in a meet-and-greet with Pronger and get their book signed.

Season ticket holders who already have tickets to the game but are interested in attending can contact their ticket representative to add on the event.

Spots are limited. Tickets to the Blues vs. Penguins game are required to attend the book release event. 

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About the book

In "Earned", NHL legend Chris Pronger reveals the hard truth behind greatness—that talent opens doors, but only relentless standards, ownership, and grit keep them open.

Success isn’t owed—it’s earned.

In the high-stakes world of professional hockey, talent alone doesn’t cut it. Chris Pronger—one of the NHL’s most dominant and controversial defensemen—learned that the hard way. In Earned: The True Cost of Greatness from One of Hockey’s Fiercest Competitors, he reveals the raw truth behind an eighteen-year career defined by triumph, adversity, and transformation.

From being booed by his own fans in Hartford and St. Louis as a twenty-year-old phenom to hoisting the Stanley Cup with Anaheim in 2007, Pronger’s journey was anything but smooth. A Hockey Hall of Famer, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and Hart Trophy winner, he shares what the stats don’t show: the relentless standards and hard lessons that forged his success.

At the heart of Earned is a simple question—“What are your standards?”—that fueled Pronger’s evolution from underachiever to champion. Through gripping stories of betting on himself, surviving brutal trades, enduring career-ending injuries, and reinventing himself as an entrepreneur, Pronger distills a powerful formula: Standards + Adversity + Ownership = Success.

This isn’t just a hockey memoir—it’s a playbook for excellence in any arena. Pronger opens up about rebuilding his family life, quitting drinking, and living by his Difference Maker’s Code. Packed with insider stories, motivational insights, and practical tools like the 30-Day Standards Challenge, Earned will push you to raise your game.

As Pronger says, “Talent opens doors. Standards keep them open.”

If you’re ready to own your story and earn your success, this is your guide.