A handful of NHL players have objected to participating in pregame-warmups that include Pride-themed jerseys. The Chicago Blackhawks decided against having players wear the themed jerseys for their upcoming Pride night, citing an anti-gay law in Russia.
of their Russian player and two others with connections to Russia could be jeopardized by the law when they return home because it expands restrictions on supporting LGBTQ+ rights.“It’s an unfortunate situation,” Richardson said. “I don’t think we can control the world issues, so that takes it out of our hands.”[Don’t miss] Chicago Blackhawks won’t wear Pride Night jerseys, citing concerns for Russian players. One LGBTQ+ advocate says to look at the big picture.
No North American professional sports league has as many Russian players as the NHL. The Russian contingent includes some of the league’s best athletes. There are currently 45 Russia-born players spread across 28 teams, or about 6.4% of all players. They include No. 2 career goal-scorer Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals, Tampa Bay’s two-time Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy, Lightning teammate and 2019 MVP Nikita Kucherov and reigning Vezina Trophy winner Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers.
The top five highest-earning Russian players receive an average annual salary of $11.1 million this season.Russian players almost never discuss the war, in part out of concern for the safety of their loved ones at home. It was not clear if there was any credible threat behind the Blackhawks’ decision.The Stanley Cup makes an appearance during the Gay Pride Parade in Chicago on June 27, 2010..
Rainbow Pride stick tape debuted with the Edmonton Oilers in 2016. Now all 32 teams hold a Pride night, though many do so without themed jerseys. The Boston Bruins and Columbus Blue Jackets call theirs “Hockey Is For Everyone” night.What has been the reaction?Chicago Tribune SportsBy submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our
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