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Bill Chappell

NHL lifts ban on rainbow-colored Pride Tape, after a player defied it

Travis Dermott of the Arizona Coyotes defied an NHL ban on Pride Tape when he used the colorful tape on his stick during his team's home opener at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Ariz. Days later, the league rescinded its ban. (Zac BonDurant/Getty Images)

Pride Tape will be allowed to be part of NHL events this season after all, as the league reversed its ban that had sparked a backlash among many hockey players.

"Players will now have the option to voluntarily represent social causes with their stick tape throughout the season," the NHL said Tuesday as it announced a loosening of its restrictions on theme nights, such as Pride Night.

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