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The NHL's Pride Night Jersey Controversy, Explained
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NHL players will not wear Pride jerseys during warm-ups anymore: 'Keeping the focus on the game
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Controversy is surrounding NHL team Pride night events. What's going on?
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Openly Gay Hockey Player Says NHL Has Taken 'A Step Back for Inclusion
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NHL gets rid of ALL specialty pre-game warmup jerseys after controversy surrounding Pride sweaters
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Ivan Provorov refused to wear Flyers' Pride Night jerseys because of his religion. He's getting Christianity all wrong.
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No More Specialty — Read: Pride — Jerseys in NHL per Bettman
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The NHL's Pride Night Jersey Controversy, Explained
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Why NHL teams will no longer be wearing Pride Night warmup jerseys - Deseret News
The NHL is facing another LGBTQ Pride Night controversy
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The NHL's Pride Night Jersey Controversy, Explained