The Chicago Blackhawks organization has decided that the team will not wear “Pride” warmup jerseys before Sunday’s “Pride Night” home game against the Vancouver Canuck…
Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Imagesorganization has decided that the team will not wear “Pride” warmup jerseys before Sunday’s “Pride Night” home game against the Vancouver Canucks.team cited security fears for its several Russian players. They could face legal problems in their native country because of a new law that expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBTQ rights in the country. The AP said the team discussed the matter within the organization and outside of it.
Citing his religious beliefs, San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer last weekend declined to participate in pregame activities that would require him to wear a promotional “Pride” themed jersey. The goalie was the second NHL player to refuse wearing Pride gear. Philadelphia’s Ivan Provorov made a similar decline in January. The New York Rangers also opted not to wear Pride jerseys or use Pride stick tape as part of their night in January, despite previously advertising that plan.DJs from the LGBTQ community will play before the game at an intermission, and the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus also is slated to perform.
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