Culture · June 27, 2026
Meet the Gay Hockey Trailblazer
🏒🌈 Meet Luke Prokop, the first openly gay NHL player! His journey in hockey is as bold as his identity. Dive into his story of pride and perseverance! 💪✨
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Sports · Oct 29
NHL Lifts Ban on Pride Tape After Backlash from Players
NHL lifts ban on Pride tape after player backlash. A win for LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Sports · Oct 24
NHL Reverses Ban on Rainbow Pride Tape Amid Backlash
NHL lifts ban on rainbow Pride tape, signaling a victory for LGBTQ+ inclusion. You Can Play Project applauds the decision.
Sports · Oct 23
NHL Faces Backlash Over Ban on Pride Tape: Hockey Player Slams Commissioner's Decision
NHL's Pride tape ban sparks controversy. Players criticize Commissioner Bettman's decision.
Sports · Oct 14
NHL Implements Sweeping Ban on On-Ice Pride Gear During Theme Nights
NHL bans on-ice Pride gear for theme nights, sparking controversy.
Sports · Apr 2
PK Subban Speaks Out: Supporting LGBTQ+ Community is More Than Just Wearing a Jersey
Former NHL Norris trophy winner PK Subban speaks out on the importance of supporting the LGBTQ+ community in more ways than one. #PKSubban #NHL #LGBTQ #PrideNight
Sports · Mar 28
Russian NHL Player Opts Out of Buffalo Sabres' Pride Night Due to Anti-Gay Laws in Home Country
Russian NHL player Ilya Lyubushkin refuses to participate in Buffalo Sabres' Pride Night due to anti-LGBTQ laws in #Russia. #NHL #PrideNight #LGBTQ
Sports · Jan 29
New York Rangers Support Players' Right to Express Beliefs During Pride Night
The New York Rangers have stated that they support individuals' rights to express their beliefs after players did not wear Pride Night warm-up jerseys ahead of a game against the Vegas Golden Knights. The team's statement also said that they "respect the LGBTQ+ community and we are proud to bring attention to important local community organizations as part of another great Pride Night."
Sports · Jan 19
Provorov was 'free to decide' to boycott Pride Night, says NHL
The National Hockey League (NHL) said on Wednesday that players are free to decide which initiatives to support after Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov's boycott of the team's Pride Night festivities. Provoro…