Posted on 12/21/2023 10:53:25 PM PST by Libloather
Earlier this year, the NHL banned players from wearing jerseys and other equipment coinciding with their respective team’s theme nights on the ice.
But on Thursday, the New Jersey Devils found a way for players to don such sweaters off the ice.
The Devils are holding a "Hockey is for Everyone" Night – essentially a Pride Night – on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers.
The organization had a local designer, Kathryn Kennedy, design Pride-themed sweaters, and members of the team entered Prudential Center wearing them.
"Coming out is certainly something that’s not always easy, and it can take a while for someone to feel comfortable enough to do it," Kennedy said. "I can only hope that this design, and Pride Night, helps someone else feel respected, even, and welcome.
"These theme nights let people who are apart of their respective communities know that they’re seen, heard, and welcome, that this is something for them. It’s a huge honor to be involved in the Devils' Pride Night, and my hope is that I’ve created something that helps others feel accepted and appreciated."
Coordinating with the league's policy, the uniforms were not worn on the ice during warm-ups. The Devils say they will be auctioned off.
While the jerseys were not worn on the ice, members of both teams, including the best player on earth in Connor McDavid, put Pride tape on his stick during warm-ups. The league originally banned Pride tape when the new jersey regulations were put in place, but after players defied it, that ban was reversed.
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The Devils will also be holding "Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Night," a "Black History Celebration" and "Gender Equality Night" this season.
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just .. , how apropro.
-fJRoberts-
apropros
WOW, what a recruiting tool.
NHL - National Homo League
You stink, Messier!!!
“Hey Hanrahan she’s a dyke! I know, I know!”
Send in Elaine with a light behind her head
Once football players started wearing PINK, hockey was all that was left.
...now that’s gone too.
“But on Thursday, the New Jersey Devils found a way for players to don such sweaters off the ice.”
That’s gay.
I was watching the fights one night and a hockey game broke out.
for players to don such sweaters off the ice.
So how many wore them? All? 2? Missed it in the article written instead to slobber over deviants. Thats sorta like gushing over a goiter on a tree.
The Devils is in the Details: The owner is a complete moronic idiot! The owner makes Peter Kamanos (former owner of The Hartford Whalers) look like Einstein. 🤓
Hockey pucks take on a new meaning.
When you insist on leaving the window open, the Devils will always find their way inside...
I’m a Rangers fan. Honestly, what bothers me more about the sport is the damage being done to players by other players without any repercussions by the league. It is almost as if players are getting hurt more frequently, officiating has gone downhill in all sports and sooner rather than later the left is going to demand that the sport is eliminated.
The Devils risked little; they had a hard time attracting fans in the NJ Meadowlands (after their first Stanley Cup win, the “parade” was driving around their arena), and when they moved to Newark NJ it was even worse (more of a basketball town than hockey). When the Nets left the arena, on the other hand, NEwark begged them to come - but the Russian who owned them knew he wouldn’t make money there (took them to Brooklyn instead).
I doubt 20 fans saw the Devils’ latest pandering stunt.
Don we now our gay apparel,
fa-lala, fa-lala, la-la-la....
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