Pride Night is scheduled for Sunday at the United Center, where the Blackhawks will skate against the Canucks. Notably, though, the Hawks have opted against wearing the customary Pride-themed warmup jerseys as part of the festivities due to safety concerns for players with families in Russia, where an anti-gay law signed by Vladimir Putin in December expanded restrictions on supporting LGBTQ rights.
The decision reportedly came from the front office, not the players, among whom are three with Russian heritage.
