Marc Staal is a former Sudbury Wolves captain
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.Sudburians may remember Marc Staal from his junior hockey years with the Sudbury Wolves from 2003-2007. He was the team's captain, and led the Wolves to their first trip to the OHL finals in 30 years
“We carry no judgment on how people choose to live their lives, and believe that all people should be welcome in all aspects of the game of hockey. Having said that, we feel that by us wearing a pride jersey it is against our Christian beliefs.” Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Ivan Provorov was the first to opt out, when the Flyers held their Pride Night two months ago.
Jason Veltri, president of Thunder Bay's Rainbow Collective, said he's disappointed in the brothers' decision.
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