Several NHL teams are tossing LGBT-themed 'Pride Night' warmup jerseys following growing resistance among players. The Chicago NHLBlackhawks organization is the latest team to announce it will forgo wearing the rainbow jerseys.
Several NHL teams are tossing LGBT-themed"Pride Night" warmup jerseys following growing resistance among players.
San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer drew widespread attention when he recently chose to sit out warmups and not wear the team’s Pride-themed jersey. Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov also boycotted his team’s Pride Night pregame skate in January, citing his religious beliefs.
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