Brian Propp is a 15 year veteran hockey player in the NHL who played for Philadelphia, Boston, Minnesota and Hartford. During his career, he scored over 1000 points and had 1000 games played. He is the all time left winger in NHL playoff history with 64 goals, 84 assists, 148 points in 160 games. Brian played in 5 Stanley cup finals and played in 5 all star games. In 1987 he won the championship with Canada, the Canada cup playing with Wayne  Gretzky and Mario Lemieux.

After his career, he became the General Manager of the Medford (NJ) Ice Rink for 3 years in New Jersey and he was the color TV and Radio analyst for 9 years with the flyers. More recently he has worked at the judge group for 5 years in Conshohocken (PA) and last 10 years with wolf commercial real estate. He has also founded and expanded his own cigar label - Guffaw Cigars - which he sells through his web site and directly at events.

Brian has a massive stroke September 3, 2015 which resulted in over a year of physical therapy and rehabilitation. He has dedicated several hours to charity work to raise money to benefit other stroke victim and others with brain trauma and injuries. He runs a charity golf event every year at Riverwinds golf club in New Jersey as well as a charity celebrity hockey event every year at Aston Ice Rink in philadelphia benefiting headstrong cancer foundation.

Most recently, Brian wrote a book with Wayne Fish called Angel on my Wing, released November 5th 2024 which focuses on his faith, his life story and his commitment to helping others.

Links

guffaw26@comcast.net

www.guffawcigars.com (cigars)

www.brianpropp.com (all events)

www.wolfcre.com (commercial real estate)

www.in8.com (data servers and data storage)

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Meeting Purpose

Conduct an interview with former NHL player Brian Propp to discuss his book, career, and current ventures.

Key Takeaways

• Brian Propp released a book titled "Angel on My Wing" in November 2024, focusing on his hockey career and recovery from a stroke
• He runs a cigar company called Gafos Cigars and is involved in charity events for stroke research and cancer support
• Propp emphasizes the importance of being happy with one's own life, a lesson from his father
• The interview covers Propp's hockey career, business ventures, and personal experiences, providing promotional content for his projects

Topics

Book: "Angel on My Wing"

• Co-authored with Wayne Fish, taking two years to complete
• Covers Propp's upbringing, hockey career, and stroke recovery
• Currently #1 in stroke books category
• Available on Amazon (US) and Indigo (Canada)
• Title reflects faith background and hockey career ("wing")

Hockey Career Highlights

• 15-year NHL veteran, primarily with Philadelphia Flyers
• Scored over 1,000 points in over 1,000 games
• All-time leading left winger in NHL playoff history (148 points)
• Participated in five Stanley Cup finals and five All-Star games
• Won 1987 World Championship with Team Canada

Cigar Business: Gafos Cigars

• Started 8 years ago after visiting Dominican Republic factories
• Offers mild, medium, and full-bodied cigars
• Available in various box sizes (5, 10, 24, 25)
• Website: gafossigars.com

Charity Work

• Annual charity golf event (May 12th) for University of Pennsylvania Stroke Center
• Celebrity hockey event (March 22nd) benefiting Headstrong Cancer
• Last year's golf event raised nearly $40,000; aiming for $60-80,000 this year

Personal Life and Recovery

• Suffered a massive stroke in 2015
• Credits faith, family, and friends for support during recovery
• Emphasizes positivity and perseverance in rehabilitation