NHL players' religious beliefs spark controversy over Pride jerseys.
TL;DR
NHL players Eric and Marc Staal of the Florida Panthers declined to wear Pride-themed jerseys during the team's Pride Night, citing their Christian beliefs. The brothers did not participate in warm-ups where players wore the jerseys before the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Panthers' Pride Night includes fundraisers for LGBTQ+ non-profits and a ceremonial puck drop featuring Stuart Milk, nephew of civil rights leader Harvey Milk. The Staals are the latest example of NHL players and clubs declining to participate in Pride Night activities.
- Florida Panthers' Staal brothers are latest NHL stars to refuse Pride jerseys, citing 'religious beliefs' CNN
- Handful of NHLers object to wearing Pride-themed jerseys CBC News: The National
- NHL needs frank Pride Night discussion as controversy isn't going away New York Post
- NHL player resistance to wearing 'Pride Night' jerseys causes many teams to opt out Washington Examiner
- Kadri Responds to Reimer Putting Him Into Pride Jersey Flap San Jose Hockey Now
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