Did Pride Tape help the Edmonton Oilers reach NHL conference finals? Answer: Absolutely
Edmonton is the home of the rainbow tape and the Oilers embraced its use. They are now in the Western Conference Finals.
By Jim Buzinski | May 23, 2024Edmonton is the home of the rainbow tape and the Oilers embraced its use. They are now in the Western Conference Finals.
By Jim Buzinski | May 23, 2024Anthony Filomena left sports when he heard homophobic comments in youth hockey. Chicago Blackhawks Pride Night brought him back.
By Ken Schultz | April 29, 2024Anthony Filomena sees the Blackhawks' Pride Night as affirming despite the issues the NHL has experienced.
By Jim Buzinski | March 28, 2024Between banning Pride jerseys and Pride Tape, and telling everyone to accept homophobia, Gary Bettman caved to homophobes.
By Ken Schultz | December 18, 2023Following in the footsteps of Travis Dermott’s triumphant Pride Tape moment, Fleury defiantly stands up to Gary Bettman’s ban.
By Ken Schultz | November 26, 2023The Utah Grizzlies and Cincinnati Cyclones pulled off successful Pride jersey promotions and gave the NHL yet another black eye.
By Ken Schultz | November 13, 2023The ‘Culture Shift Tour’ will visit every NHL market in Canada as McGillis tells his life story to minor hockey players.
By Ken Schultz | November 13, 2023Gary Bettman wanted to “take the distraction away,” but the NHL’s Pride Tape ban only created a new one until the inevitable U-turn happened Tuesday.
By Jon Holmes | October 24, 2023In spite of the NHL’s previous ban, the promotion was more evidence that Pride Tape’s popularity continues to grow.
By Ken Schultz | October 24, 2023The playful banter between the two players shows why the NHL’s ban on things like Pride Tape won’t resonate with a younger generation.
By Jim Buzinski | October 24, 2023Gary Bettman and others no longer represent the values of the NHL. He must go.
By Cyd Zeigler | October 24, 2023Dermott used the tape on his stick during the game, creating an utter disaster for the NHL.
By Cyd Zeigler | October 21, 2023NBC Sports’ Tara Slone reported on Quinn’s ‘unequivocal’ support for players using Pride Tape.
By Cyd Zeigler | October 20, 2023‘In a game where symbolism is so important, the NHL has taken away the symbol that allowed LGBTQIA+ people and others to feel welcome,’ Jonathan Kliment writes.
By Jonathan Kliment | October 20, 2023Marty Walsh, as well as other NHLPA officials, have refused to comment about the NHL ban of Pride Tape.
By Cyd Zeigler | October 19, 2023In the week since Pride Tape was banned, the NHL’s decision has been met with derision and mockery. The smart way out is to rescind the order.
By Jim Buzinski | October 18, 2023A statement has been released by Burke, who co-founded You Can Play after the tragic death of son Brendan, an inspiration to many in hockey as an out gay man.
By Jon Holmes | October 11, 2023Two NHL players have now publicly questioned the league’s ability to stop them from using Pride Tape.
By Cyd Zeigler | October 11, 2023You Can Play, Pride Tape and people across social media and the media are slamming the NHL for its Pride Tape ban.
By Jon Holmes | October 10, 2023The NHL tried to avoid a “distraction” by banning Pride Tape. Now, that’s all the league has created as players express disappointment.
By Cyd Zeigler | October 10, 2023