A spokesperson for Pride Tape has told media that since Tuesday’s announcement, NHL players have contacted them about getting the tape. Much has been written about the disparity between out athletes in men’s sports versus in women’s sports. Sports leagues can offer as much lip service as they want about being welcoming and wanting to support inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ players. But the reality is that as long as locker room and league culture remains homophobic, athletes will remain in the closet. Culture needs to change at the top and the NHL has shown it’s not willing to do that.

Source: CNN October 13, 2023 06:08 UTC