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• ‘Prepared to welcome anyone that would come out’: Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki on queer players

  Appearing on a Quebec talk show, Montreal Canadiens players spoke about inclusion amid the success of 'Heated Rivalry,' saying the team would welcome any player who comes out.

  Sports

  Jan 26
  
• NHL rescinds ban on Pride Tape

  The NHL has rescinded its ban on players using stick tape to support social causes, including rainbow Pride Tape.

  Sports

  Oct 24, 2023
  
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• NHL’s decision to ban Pride Tape ‘eradicates visibility’: You Can Play

  The You Can Play Project, which advocates for inclusion and diversity in sports, is slamming the NHL's updated guidance banning symbols like Pride Tape.

  Canada

  Oct 10, 2023
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• NHL won’t allow Pride jerseys after some players refuse to wear them

  NHL teams won't wear special jerseys for pre-game warmups during themed nights next season.

  Sports

  Jun 23, 2023
• Montreal Canadiens forward Denis Gurianov won’t take warmup on Pride night Thursday

  The Canadiens will wear rainbow-coloured warmup jerseys as part of the Pride night celebration, but the head coach said Denis Gurianov's decision was for family reasons.

  Sports

  Apr 6, 2023
• Players can decide what causes to support after Provorov opts out of Pride night: NHL

  An executive with an LGBTQ advocacy group says he doesn't want the Pride Night boycott of Ivan Provorov to overshadow all the good that's happening in hockey.

  Perspectives

  Jan 19, 2023
• Ontario Hockey League hires director of diversity and inclusion

  Rico Phillips has been named the Director of Cultural Diversity and Inclusion, a capacity in which he will establish and lead a committee to provide guidance and expertise to the league and its 20 teams.

  Sports

  Jul 17, 2020
• Rick Zamperin: Morgan Rielly cleared, but NHL must still toughen homophobic penalties

  The NHL says Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly did not direct a homophobic slur at an official during the team's 6-2 loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night.

  Sports

  Mar 12, 2019
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• Around The OHL: Talking hockey culture and mental health with Brock McGillis

  The guys are joined by former OHL Brock McGillis, who is much more than just a former OHLer. McGillis, who identifies as gay, talks about his experiences playing hockey, his journey to coming out, and how hockey culture is changing for the better.

  Sports

  Feb 1, 2019
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• Homosexuality in hockey: University of Alberta researcher studies changing attitudes

  A researcher at the University of Alberta says education is key to changing attitudes toward homosexuality in hockey.

  Sports

  Jan 23, 2018