Stars like Connor McDavid, Jack Hughes and others could stand up for LGBTQ inclusion in hockey by using Pride Tape in defiance of the NHL’s ban. They might do just that.
By Jim Buzinski | October 10, 2023
The NHL has banned Pride Tape and Pride jerseys, in addition to issuing a disaster memo about LGBTQ and other initiatives. Hockey is not for everyone.
By Cyd Zeigler | October 9, 2023
Luke Prokop is the rare out gay athlete in professional hockey. We've never seen an out gay player in the NHL.
By Cyd Zeigler | October 2, 2023
Bissonnette seems to relish in graphically describing naked men and sex with them.
By Cyd Zeigler | September 13, 2023Tyler has been the target of countless homophobic slurs and taunts from parents, coaches, players, and even his own fellow officials.
By Tyler Referee | July 13, 2023Prokop seems closer than ever to being the first out gay player on an NHL or AHL roster.
By Cyd Zeigler | July 7, 2023
Edmonton Oilers star calls decision by commissioner Bettman ‘disappointing.’
By Jim Buzinski | June 28, 2023
“Pride to me is authenticity. It’s honesty,” says an NFL executive, on this list with people from the NHL, PGA, WNBA and two Olympians.
By Outsports | June 27, 2023
Altenau is an Outsports Power 100 honoree for his work in the NHL and now in road racing.
By Cyd Zeigler | June 27, 2023Caution and thought are warranted. A league ban on Pride warmup jerseys? The NHL can’t get out of its own way.
By Cyd Zeigler | June 22, 2023
Poulin and Laura Stacey have played together for over 10 years.
By Alex Reimer | May 26, 2023The San Francisco Quakes have had a long and impactful relationship with the San Jose Sharks that’s a nice antidote to Pride controversies in sports.
By Jim Buzinski | May 25, 2023
After the Blackhawks played their part in this year’s NHL Pride jersey fiasco, it’s hard to justify cheering for them as an LGBTQ fan. Even with Connor Bedard.
By Ken Schultz | May 12, 2023LGBTQ fans can root for any of the eight remaining NHL teams knowing they did Pride Night right.
By Jim Buzinski | May 2, 2023
Carson Gates says he came out to show that queer people belong in hockey.
By Alex Reimer | April 17, 2023The Maple Leafs decision to have openly gay Olympian Mehan Duggan talk about inclusion was a powerful moment.
By Jim Buzinski | April 6, 2023The NHL commissioner said the league mandated all players wear Pride jerseys, without ensuring there was full buy-in.
By Alex Reimer | March 30, 2023
Pride Nights have been a staple in the NHL since 2018, but this season they have generated controversy.
By Jim Buzinski | March 29, 2023The Buffalo Sabres player is the first to publicly claim fear of Russia for why he won’t wear a rainbow.
By Cyd Zeigler | March 29, 2023A top NHL official says there’s no evidence that any Russian players faces punishment for wearing a Pride jersey.
By Jim Buzinski | March 27, 2023