VANCOUVER — NHL players refusing to participate in Pride nights around the league shows hockey still isn’t safe for a number of LGBTQ people, says one of the…
The New York Rangers, Minnesota Wild and Chicago Blackhawks all decided not to don Pride warm-up jerseys for their celebratory games.“That player believes that those teammates hate him,” he said. “I’m telling you that because I was that player. That player is further in the closet today.”
“To show that we care and that we’re ready and willing to include them in our game and in our sport is incredibly important to me.” The Calgary Flames are set to wear Pride jerseys designed by a local LGBTQ artist when they host the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday. Coach Darryl Sutter said the uniforms haven’t been an issue for the team.The Canucks are set to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community on Friday when they host the Flames.Article content
McGillis didn’t think support from high-profile people in the hockey community would matter to him as he and his co-founders worked to get Alphabet Sports Collective off the ground earlier this month. Working within the existing hockey community to create change is key, said co-founder Gabriela Ugarte.
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