The New York Rangers celebrated their seventh annual Pride Night Friday, but there was something noticeably missing from the celebration. After previously advertising that the team would wear pride-themed jerseys and use rainbow tape in warmups, players did neither. NHL ANALYST SAYS IVAN PROVOROV CAN ‘GET INVOLVED’ WITH RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR AFTER REFUSING GAY PRIDE JERSEYThe Rangers’ decision drew backlash. This comes two weeks after Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov did not wear an LGBTQ-themed jersey during his team’s Pride Night, citing religious beliefs. “I respect everybody and I respect everybody’s choices,” Provorov told reporters after the Jan. 19 game.

Source: Fox News January 29, 2023 01:58 UTC