Chicago Blackhawks cite security concerns and Russian law, refuse to wear Pride jerseys.

The Chicago Blackhawks will not wear specialized Pride warmup jerseys during their Pride Night due to security concerns involving Russian players, according to unnamed sources close to the team. The decision was reportedly made by the front office and not the players. The team has released a statement saying they do not condone anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric and stand firmly with the community. The Blackhawks currently have one Russian-born player on their roster, defenseman Nikita Zaitsev, who is from Moscow, and there are also other players on the team who have ties to Russia.