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sports2 months ago•6 min saved

NHL Pride Nights under scrutiny as teams shift to broader inclusion branding

Bettman touts the league’s Pride Nights and the popularity of LGBTQ+-friendly content like the show Heated Rivalry, but teams are pulling back from formal Pride Night branding. Bruins and Hurricanes moved to “Hockey Is For Everyone Night,” the Kings emphasize broader LGBTQ+ programming, and Utah Mammoth have not announced Pride events, while Detroit Red Wings recently added Pride Night to a broader People of Hockeytown celebration. The NHL says Pride Nights aren’t mandated and highlights partnerships with LGBTQ+ groups, but critics say reduced visibility can limit safety and recognition for players and fans alike.

via The New York Times|

#hockey-is-for-everyone #inclusion #lgbtq

sports2 months ago•5 min saved

NHL Chief Bets on Heated Rivalry, Binge-Watches It in a Night

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says he binge-watched HBO Max’s Heated Rivalry, calling it a wonderful and compelling story that could attract new fans—including women and LGBTQ+ audiences—though some content may be spicy for younger viewers. He noted the league’s ongoing Pride Nights and LGBTQ+ inclusion work, suggesting the show could boost interest in hockey while the NHL continues to balance entertainment with players’ comfort and ongoing jersey policies.

via The New York Times|

#gary-bettman #heated-rivalry #lgbtq-inclusion

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

NHL eliminates specialty warmup jerseys after controversies.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced that teams will no longer wear specialty jerseys during warmups starting next season, citing that it has become a distraction from the focus on various causes and groups that teams host nights in honor of. This decision comes after controversy surrounding Pride Nights in the NHL, with some players and teams opting out of participating. However, Bettman assures that these nights will continue and that players can still support causes by modeling specialty jerseys off the ice, with the jerseys still being auctioned off to support relative causes.

via Russian Machine Never Breaks|

#gary-bettman #lgbtq #nhl

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

NHL Bans Pride-Themed Warmup Jerseys Amid Controversy

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced that NHL players will not wear themed warmup jerseys next season, including rainbow jerseys on Pride Nights, as they have become a distraction. Specialty jerseys will still be available for purchase, but will not be seen on the ice. The decision not to mandate teamwide Pride activities may have been an effort to avoid the focus on players who decline to participate. The NHL will now avoid that tension by taking away the choice altogether.

via Bleacher Report|

#controversy #gary-bettman #nhl

sports3 years ago•5 min saved

Navigating NHL's Pride Nights in a Complex Political Climate.

Six NHL players recently opted out of wearing rainbow-colored jerseys on their teams’ Pride nights for the first time, leading the league’s commissioner to say it is weighing the future of the events. This has worried some fans and LGBTQ supporters, who say it’s a sign that a political climate that has led to restrictions on expression, health care and transgender sports participation both in the U.S. and internationally is now threatening events that are meant to be fun and affirming.

via NBC News|

#athlete-ally #lgbtq #nhl

sports3 years ago•3 min saved

NHL Players Take a Stand on Pride-Themed Jerseys and LGBTQ+ Support

The NHL season has not been comforting for the vulnerable LGBTQ+ community, but the Panthers and Sharks deserve applause for wearing their Pride jerseys. The author, an ally for the community, wishes that players who opted out of Pride nights had talked to LGBTQ+ advocates before making their decision. Education is needed to make everyone feel welcome in hockey's society. Moments like this give hope for inclusion in the sport.

via The Athletic|

#education #inclusion #lgbtq-community

sports3 years ago•4 min saved

NHL's Pride Nights Spark Controversy and Support Among Players and Fans.

Several NHL players have objected to participating in pregame warmups that included Pride-themed jerseys, citing their religious beliefs. The Chicago Blackhawks decided against having players wear Pride-themed warmup jerseys for their upcoming Pride night, citing an anti-gay law in Russia. The NHL has a history of supporting Pride, but individual teams plan and stage their own Pride nights. The league declined to comment on the Blackhawks' decision, and upcoming Pride nights for the Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks are uncertain.

via WGRZ.com|

#lgbtq #nhl #pride-nights

sports3 years ago•3 min saved

NHL Teams Face Backlash Over Pride Night Jerseys.

via ABC News|

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