Arnaud Urges NHL to Back Pride with Real Diversity
TL;DR
Francois Arnaud, star of Heated Rivalry, urges the NHL to translate Pride Night momentum into genuine openness to LGBT diversity, criticizing past moves like bans on Pride-themed gear and incomplete participation by players. He notes the NHL reversed some restrictions after backlash and hopes the league will back real-world inclusion as Pride nights attract more fans, even as commissioner Gary Bettman praises the show’s storytelling.
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