Rainbow tape is seen on Vancouver Canucks' Aidan McDonough's stick as players also wear pride-themed warmup jerseys during the pre-game skate before an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames in Vancouver, on Friday, March 31, 2023.
Amid controversy over the NHL's decision to ban the use of themed equipment, the Canadian Hockey League has reaffirmed its stance that organizations across the country can continue to support outside causes and organizations.The Canadian Hockey League is allowing its teams across the country to continue to support outside causes and organizations, including Pride.
"Decisions regarding on-ice support for community causes really rests with our teams and we don't plan on changing that," MacKenzie said. "The CHL will continue to support those efforts made by our member leagues, affiliated clubs and players, along with whatever else they believe they can do to both raise awareness for important causes and help make games more inclusive for all fans.
"People that are obviously personally affected by whatever the theme of the night is," said Patrick MacNeil, play-by-play commentator for the team. "So, these are nights that fans tend to circle on the calendar and definitely look forward to every year."The NHL is banning the use of rainbow Pride Tape and other themed tape on the ice.
For the Mooseheads, team president Brian Urquhart said players and fans often look forward to bigger crowds on their themed nights. Urquhart said DND appreciation night is one of the biggest draws of the season. The Mooseheads have hosted the event for 20 years.
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