The NHL’s Pride Night initiatives have not gone as planned this year.
Back in January, Ivan Provorov of the Philadelphia Flyers declined to wear the team’s Pride jersey for pregame warmups, citing his religious beliefs. Since then, the New York Rangers, Minnesota Wild and Chicago Blackhawks all scrapped their plans to wear Pride Night jerseys. Players James Reimer, Marc Staal, Eric Staal and Ilya Lyubushkin all joined Provorov in refusing to wear their team’s jerseys as well.
While many in the hockey community are understandably frustrated by these developments, the large amount of open support from fans, players and teams is wonderful to see. In fact, many of the NHL’s Pride jerseys worn by players were created by members of the LGBTQ+ community and are absolutely gorgeous to boot.
Here are all of the NHL’s Pride jerseys worn during the 2022-23 season.
Pittsburgh Penguins
During warmups tonight (and for the first time ever), Penguins players will wear a rainbow crest on the front of their jerseys.
Pride warmup jerseys will be available for auction later tonight and fundraising will benefit @YouCanPlayTeam and Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation. pic.twitter.com/iCHpdTtg2F
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) December 12, 2022
Vegas Golden Knights
we don't blame you for wanting to add this jersey to your collection 🔥
to bid, fans can visit https://t.co/tn0utu56JZ or text "PrideKnight" to 76278 pic.twitter.com/OXGHRvlbOx
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) January 6, 2023
New Jersey Devils
Absolute beauties. #HockeyIsForEveryone pic.twitter.com/DLCHerXIfN
— x – New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) December 28, 2022
Arizona Coyotes
🏳️🌈: https://t.co/khtNA4AzqL pic.twitter.com/98bJtu6lvi
— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) March 6, 2023
Florida Panthers
Beauties 🏳️🌈
🎨 by Teepop pic.twitter.com/mkm7eMDLvE
— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) March 23, 2023
Seattle Kraken
🖤🤎❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 pic.twitter.com/7tttHRylqm
— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) March 13, 2023
Anaheim Ducks
Our Pride Night warm up jerseys were designed as an artwork collaboration with @LindsayImber.
These jerseys are currently available to bid on in to benefit OC Pride and You Can Play. To place a bid text DUCKS to 76278. #HockeyIsForEveryone | #FlyTogether pic.twitter.com/DRo0Hc7waW
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) March 4, 2023
Buffalo Sabres
Honored to wear these threads tonight for warmups. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Bid on them at 7PM: https://t.co/aFcjReCwGz pic.twitter.com/xKVutTOfXQ
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) March 27, 2023
Philadelphia Flyers
If you can play, you can play.
📺: @NBCSPhilly
📻: @975TheFanatic
🔒: @betway
#️⃣: #HockeyIsForEveryone#ANAvsPHI | #FueledByPhilly pic.twitter.com/24gOlxHNqL— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) January 17, 2023
Calgary Flames
Our Pride jerseys 😍 pic.twitter.com/L5kClfz1yD
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) March 29, 2023
Dallas Stars
We'll also wear Pride-themed jerseys during warmups and players will use Pride Tape on their sticks!
Warmup jerseys and sticks will be auctioned through @DS_Foundation with proceeds benefiting @PrideFriscoTX and @CharitiesDallas. pic.twitter.com/sAZHLUgdsY
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) March 18, 2023
Los Angeles Kings
Masterpiece 🎨
🖌️ @flyerswitch
📲 https://t.co/3P9ZWGcqpS@BlueShieldCA | #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/MVotZCl071— LA Kings (@LAKings) March 19, 2023
San Jose Sharks
Love wins & so does this jersey😍 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Tonight's jersey auction benefitting @acsteens is now live! Bid for your very own Sharks Pride warmup jersey!
🔗: https://t.co/qJwFgdaJ0h pic.twitter.com/KiAms1OJjS
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) March 19, 2023
Vancouver Canucks
Introducing our 2023 Pride jersey, designed by Christina Hryc 🌈#Canucks will wear these jerseys during warmup prior to Friday’s Pride Night game celebrating the 2SLGBTQIA+ community!
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) March 30, 2023
