Posted on 02/14/2023 12:10:28 PM PST by foundedonpurpose
NHL player refuses to wear Pride Night jersey during warm-ups, citing religious beliefs BY JARED GANS 01/18/23 03:31 PM ET
Philadelphia Flyers' Ivan Provorov, left, and Anaheim Ducks' Max Jones collide during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov refused to wear a rainbow jersey during warm-ups for the team’s Pride Night for LGBTQ inclusion on Tuesday, citing his religious beliefs.
“I respect everybody, and I respect everybody’s choices. My choice is to stay true to myself and my religion,” he said while taking questions in the Flyers’ locker room after the team’s 5-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. “That’s all I’m going to say.”
Provorov said he is Russian Orthodox.
The team wore rainbow-colored jerseys and used sticks wrapped in rainbow-colored tape during their warm-up ahead of the game and posted pictures of a few players wearing the jerseys in a tweet. The team also tweeted a video of some of those jerseys hanging up in the locker room with a post saying, “Hockey Is For Everyone.”
The Washington Post reported that Flyers Charities will auction off the jerseys and sticks and use the money for promoting diversity in hockey.
Flyers head coach John Tortorella said at a post-game press conference that he respects Provorov for being “true” to himself.
“He’s being true to himself and to his religion,” he said.
The Flyers said in a statement after the game that the organization is “committed to inclusivity.”
“Many of our players are active in their support of local LGBTQ+ organizations, and we were proud to host our annual Pride Night again this year,” the statement reads. “The Flyers will continue to be strong advocates for inclusivity and the LGBTQ+ community.”
‘Rust’ hires new cinematographer, plans documentary on Halyna Hutchins Angie Craig says Biden called, Klobuchar brought beer after assault The NHL said in a statement that “Hockey is For Everyone” is an umbrella initiative under which the league encourages its teams to “celebrate” the diversity in their areas and work to create a more inclusive environment.
“Clubs decide whom to celebrate, when and how — with League counsel and support,” the NHL said. “Players are free to decide which initiatives to support, and we continue to encourage their voices and perspectives on social and cultural issues.”
The NHL said in a blog post on Tuesday that Flyers forward Scott Laughton and left-winger James van Riemsdyk have partnered with multiple LGBTQ nonprofits and host members of the LGBTQ community at each home game.
Categories: Blogs, In The Know, In The Know Tags: Ivan Provorov, Philadelphia Flyers, Pride Night, religious beliefs
But Joe bye done, myth romney, and the globohomos told me russians are sub human
Any normal person would be revolted by the thought of being forced to celebrate anal sex.
sad that he is only one- all his teammates should refuse and stand with him
The real question is: why didn’t his teammates join him ?
Good on Provorov! May the Lord Bless him for standing for truth! In True-dolt’s PRC (Politically Repressive Canaduh), his actions might be cause for deportation!
I knew right off from the headline...this guy was not on a Canadian hockey team.
The NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and Noosecar have been co-opted by the Soro/Socialists.
So far, hunting and fishing are still safe.
Well, if you can't be good at hockey then maybe you can excel in activism! It's the Flyers only hope!
The proper response is to go on the ice, break the stick and then piss on the jersey
“The real question is: why didn’t his teammates join him”
Sadly, it’s most likely fear. You don’t see that in American, Canadians or most other men in any countries. I’m all of 5’6”s. I’ll die for my beliefs. That hasn’t been taught in a very long time. This guy has it, respect!
Amen brother. I’d actually pay to watch that happen.
Wasn’t this news...about three weeks ago?
Yes say 1/18/23
Yup, just keeping the gay mafia out! You?
Inclusion should also include a diversity of opinions.
LOL, I don’t know why but your post made me think of the famous “Take the cannoli” line.
This whole business is shameful.
The New York Rangers collectively refused to wear the fascist inclusion sweaters during their warmup.
Instead of hiding behind religion, I hope somebody says it that plainly. "I will not celebrate your sexual perversions."
That happened with me, the jab and my last contract. I refused a religious exemption, partially because I knew they would go around it but mostly I just wanted to say "NO!"
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