Toronto Maple Leafs Make Controversial Decision on Pride Night
Like many other teams, the Toronto Maple Leafs will be celebrating the LGBTQ+ community during their annual Pride Night game against the Columbus Blue Jackets this evening. However, it's worth noting that the team will not be wearing special Pride themed warmup jerseys as they have always stuck to their usual warmup attire.
Nevertheless, they will be donning special helmet decals throughout the game and featuring messages supporting the LGBTQ+ community on the arena video screen during stoppages in play. The Maple Leafs have been participating in Pride Night celebrations since 2017, and this year, head coach Sheldon Keefe and defenseman Morgan Rielly showed their support by wearing rainbow-themed t-shirts during media availability in the morning.
«I believe actions speak louder than words,» Morgan Rielly said today. «And especially speak louder than attire.»
Source: HockeyPatrol.com
POLL |
Should the NHL cancel pride nights league wide? |
Yes | 559 | 78.6 % |
No | 152 | 21.4 % |
List of polls |
|
51 minutes ago | By Sam Walker Wayne Gretzky And Famous Actor Bill Murray Do Something Amazing With The Blackhawks' New Winter Classic Jersey |
|
14 hours ago | By Joshua Deeds Former Blackhawks Patrick Kane's heartfelt moment from the last time he was in Chicago says a lot |
|
15 hours ago | By Ryan Hall Troubled Chicago Sports Network Welcomes Chicago Blackhawks Legend To Broadcasting Team |
|
16 hours ago | By Sam Walker NHL provides update on referee Mitch Dunning who suffered a violent collision on Monday in Avalanche vs Flyers |
|
17 hours ago | By Joshua Deeds Blackhawks Make Surprising Decision With Drew Commesso One Day After Calling Him Up From AHL |
|
18 hours ago | By Sam Walker Oilers face backlash after getting revenge and acquiring player formerly charged with aggravated drunk driving |
|
19 hours ago | By Joshua Deeds Big development in Jim Montgomery ending up signing with the Chicago Blackhawks per report |
|
20 hours ago | By Joshua Deeds Chicago Blackhawks release update on Seth Jones and his injury timeline is long-term |
Previously on HawksInsider