Eric, Marc Staal refuse to don Pride jerseys
SUNRISE, Fla. – Thunder Bay brothers Eric and Marc Staal declined to wear Pride-themed jerseys during the pre-game warm-up Thursday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs.“After many thoughts, prayers an discussions, we have chosen not to wear a pride jersey tonight,” the brothers said in a statement issued to media.
The Staals are the latest in a growing list of players who have chosen not to wear Pride jerseys during warmups as teams across the National Hockey League do so to signify inclusivity and welcomeness in the sport. San Jose goaltender James Reimer on Monday refused to wear a Pride jersey during the pre-game skate and the Chicago Blackhawks have reportedly scrapped their Pride Night jersey plans, citing safety fears for the team’s Russian players.“We hope you can respect this statement, we will not be speaking further on this matter and would like to continue to focus on the game and helping the Florida Panthers win the Stanley Cup.
"We wish that Eric and Marc could understand that Pride Inclusion Nights and jerseys are about inclusion in sport and having a welcoming arena to enjoy the game of hockey. Wearing a Pride jersey or rainbow is not about endorsing certain values or that you're gay, What it is saying is that you're welcome here and that your sport is welcoming of diverse backgrounds," Veltri said in an emailed statement.
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