Pride nights, held annually for several years by National Hockey League teams to show support for the LGBTQ+ community, are in the spotlight because some players and teams have declined to take part in certain planned events.
Florida Panthers goaltender Alex Lyon warms up while wearing a Pride Night hockey jersey before playing the Toronto Maple Leafs, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Sunrise, Fla. Florida Panthers goaltender Alex Lyon warms up while wearing a Pride Night hockey jersey before playing the Toronto Maple Leafs, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Sunrise, Fla.
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 high-profile incidents this season. A handful of players have objected to participating in pregame warmups that included Pride-themed jerseys,
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