Sharks goalie James Reimer declines to wear Pride jersey
1 year, 9 months ago

Sharks goalie James Reimer declines to wear Pride jersey

Associated Press  

San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer won’t take part in pregame warmups Saturday night, saying the team’s decision to wear Pride-themed jerseys in support of the LGBTQ community runs counter to his religious beliefs. Reimer said in a statement Saturday that he made the decision based on his Christian beliefs, adding that he “always strived to treat everyone with respect” and that members of the LGBTQ community should be welcome in hockey. Additionally, the New York Rangers opted not to wear Pride jerseys or use Pride stick tape as part of their night in January despite previously advertising that plan. “Wearing pride jerseys, like any celebration jersey worn, is not about the personal feelings of an athlete; rather the communication from the team that a community is welcome in the arena and the sport.” ___ AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhl and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

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NHL Bans Players From Using Pride Tape On The Ice
1 year, 2 months ago

NHL Bans Players From Using Pride Tape On The Ice

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The NHL sent a memo to teams last week clarifying what players can and cannot do as part of theme celebrations this season, including a ban on the use of rainbow-colored stick tape for the Pride nights that have become a hot-button issue in hockey. Make no mistake, this is a surprising and serious setback.” FILE - …

NHL issues updated theme night guidance, which includes a ban on players using Pride tape on the ice
1 year, 2 months ago

NHL issues updated theme night guidance, which includes a ban on players using Pride tape on the ice

Associated Press  

The NHL sent a memo to teams last week clarifying what players can and cannot do as part of theme celebrations this season, including a ban on the use of rainbow-colored stick tape for the Pride nights that have become a hot-button issue in hockey. The updated guidance reaffirms on-ice player uniforms and gear for games, warmups and official team …

NHL bans players from wrapping sticks with rainbow-colored Pride Tape
1 year, 2 months ago

NHL bans players from wrapping sticks with rainbow-colored Pride Tape

LA Times  

Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch uses a stick wrapped with rainbow-colored tape before the team’s Pride Night game against the Montreal Canadiens on March 27. He said the company hadn’t received any official notification from the NHL, but within the past week “we had received notification from friends in the organization that said this year there would be no …

NHL teams won’t wear theme-night jerseys after players’ Pride refusals caused distractions
1 year, 6 months ago

NHL teams won’t wear theme-night jerseys after players’ Pride refusals caused distractions

Associated Press  

NHL teams won’t wear special jerseys for pregame warmups during themed nights next season, the result of a handful of players refusing to use rainbow-colored Pride jerseys this past season and causing unwelcome distractions. The league’s Board of Governors agreed Thursday with Commissioner Gary Bettman’s view that the refusals overshadowed teams’ efforts in hosting Pride nights that in some cases …

NHL’s Pride nights collide with LGBTQ+ political climate
1 year, 8 months ago

NHL’s Pride nights collide with LGBTQ+ political climate

Associated Press  

Sports leagues and teams often use Pride nights to raise the visibility and acceptance of LGBTQ+ people — as well as sell them tickets — and the NHL has been a leader. But seven NHL players recently opted out of wearing rainbow-colored jerseys on their teams’ Pride nights for the first time, leading the league’s commissioner to say it is …

Canadiens’ Gurianov opts out of team’s Pride night pregame
1 year, 8 months ago

Canadiens’ Gurianov opts out of team’s Pride night pregame

Associated Press  

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens’ Denis Gurianov has decided not to wear his team’s themed warmup jersey for Pride night on Thursday, citing family reasons. Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis said it was hard to comment on Gurianov’s decision because he’d never walked a day in his shoes. “I think anybody can say you’d always try to protect your family, …

Canucks’ Kuzmenko opts out of wearing Pride jersey
1 year, 8 months ago

Canucks’ Kuzmenko opts out of wearing Pride jersey

Associated Press  

VANCOUVER — Canucks winger Andrei Kuzmenko, who is from Russia, will not wear an LGBTQ+-theme warm-up jersey Friday when Vancouver holds its annual Pride night. Every time we’ve done Pride night, I’ve worn the jersey and celebrated the night.” Star center Elias Pettersson said Friday that he, too, is in support of the annual event. “And I’ll wear the jersey …

Sabres’ Russian player won’t take part in Pride night warmup
1 year, 8 months ago

Sabres’ Russian player won’t take part in Pride night warmup

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ilya Lyubushkin cited an anti-gay Kremlin law and fears of retribution at home in Russia for electing not to participate in the Buffalo Sabres’ pregame warmup on the team’s Pride night, when players wore jerseys with the team’s rainbow-colored logo on the front in support of the LGBTQ+ community. Without mentioning Lyubushkin specifically, the Sabres added: “We …

Unwelcome spotlight falls on NHL team Pride night events
1 year, 8 months ago

Unwelcome spotlight falls on NHL team Pride night events

Associated Press  

Pride nights, held annually for several years by National Hockey League teams to show support for the LGBTQ+ community, are in the spotlight following several high-profile incidents this season. On Wednesday, the Chicago Blackhawks decided against having players wear Pride-themed warmup jerseys for their upcoming Pride night, citing an anti-gay law in Russia. “Having said that, we feel that by …

NHL team won’t wear Pride jerseys, citing new Russian law
1 year, 9 months ago

NHL team won’t wear Pride jerseys, citing new Russian law

Associated Press  

A National Hockey League team with a Russian player has decided against wearing special warmup jerseys to commemorate Pride night, citing an anti-gay Kremlin law that could imperil Russian athletes when they return home. The Chicago Blackhawks, who have at least two more players with connections to Russia, will not wear Pride-themed warmup jerseys before Sunday’s game against Vancouver, a …

Chicago Blackhawks won’t wear Pride night jerseys because of new Russian law
1 year, 9 months ago

Chicago Blackhawks won’t wear Pride night jerseys because of new Russian law

LA Times  

The Chicago Blackhawks have decided against wearing special warmup jerseys to commemorate Pride night, citing an anti-gay Kremlin law that could imperil Russian athletes when they return home. The Blackhawks, who have a Russian player and two others with connections to Russia, will not wear Pride-themed warmup jerseys before Sunday’s game against Vancouver, a person with knowledge of the matter …

Gary Bettman defends NHL handling of Pride night situations
1 year, 10 months ago

Gary Bettman defends NHL handling of Pride night situations

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman at his state of the game news conference Saturday at All-Star Weekend defended the way the league and two teams handled situations that arose regarding Pride night celebrations. In keeping with our organization’s core values, we support everyone’s individual right to respectfully express their beliefs.” Bettman also revealed 2024 All-Star Weekend will take …

Flyers’ Provorov cites religion for boycott on Pride night
1 year, 11 months ago

Flyers’ Provorov cites religion for boycott on Pride night

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov cited his Russian Orthodox religion as the reason he did not participate in pregame warmups when the team wore Pride-themed jerseys and used sticks wrapped in rainbow Pride tape. Flyers coach John Tortorella said Provorov “was true to himself and to his religion.” “It’s one thing I respect about Provy, he’s always true to …

'It Conflicts With Their Cultural and Religious Beliefs': Seven Rugby League Players Refuse to Play NRL Game in Pride Jersey
2 years, 4 months ago

'It Conflicts With Their Cultural and Religious Beliefs': Seven Rugby League Players Refuse to Play NRL Game in Pride Jersey

News 18  

Seven Manly Sea Eagles players have withdrawn from a National Rugby League match in Australia because they’re unwilling to wear their club’s inclusion jersey. Sea Eagles coach Des Hasler on Tuesday said seven players advised club officials that wearing the pride jersey conflicts with their cultural and religious beliefs. Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V’landys said he understood the …

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