Pride nights, held annually for several years by National Hockey League teams to show support for the LGBTQ community, are in the spotlight following several…
The Blackhawks said they acted out of concern that the safety of their Russian player and two others with connections to Russia could be jeopardized by the law when they return home because it expands restrictions on supporting LGBTQ rights.“It’s an unfortunate situation,” Richardson said. “I don’t think we can control the world issues, so that takes it out of our hands.”
No North American professional sports league has as many Russian players as the NHL. The Russian contingent includes some of the league’s best athletes. The top five highest-earning Russian players receive an average annual salary of $11.1 million this season.Article content Rainbow Pride stick tape debuted with the Edmonton Oilers in 2016. Now all 32 teams hold a Pride night, though many do so without themed jerseys. The Boston Bruins and Columbus Blue Jackets call theirs “Hockey Is For Everyone” night.Article contentWHAT HAS BEEN THE REACTION?“Religion and respect are not in conflict with each other, and we are certainly disappointed when religion is used as a reason to not support our community,” the organization said.
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