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The NHL bans Pride Tape, setting off a backlash from players and fans
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NHL players lash out against league's rule banning Pride Tape with some saying they plan to use it anyway: 'What is the league going to do? Take me off the ice?
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NHL players lash out against league's rule banning Pride Tape with some saying they plan to use it anyway: 'What is the league going to do? Take me off the ice?
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The NHL bans Pride Tape, setting off a backlash from players and fans
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By banning Pride Tape and theme nights, the NHL refuses to do the bare minimum