The Athletic: NHL players do not wear rainbow jerseys due to the ban on LGBT propaganda in Russia
The Minnesota Wild players refused to wear rainbow jerseys to the practice before the National Hockey League (NHL) game against the Calgary Flames due to a ban on LGBT propaganda in Russia. It is reported by The Athletic.
According to the publication, the team studied the law adopted in Russia in 2022 for several days, and decided not to participate in the performance due to concern for the Russian striker Kirill Kaprizov. On the morning before the meeting with Calgary, representatives of Minnesota called Pride Night partners and explained the situation. It is specified that the choice of the club was treated with understanding. It is noted that for the same reason, other teams, for which the Russians play, refused to participate in the action.
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On March 8, it was reported that the Minnesota hockey players did not wear pro-LGBT uniforms to the pre-game rehearsal, although this was planned. Instead, several players wrapped rainbow tape around their sticks and used themed pucks during warm-ups.
Earlier, New York Rangers players refused to participate in the promotion. In addition, the Russian Philadelphia Flyers hockey player Ivan Provorov did not wear a rainbow uniform, for which he was criticized.
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