The Carolina Hurricanes released the following statement on Friday.
“The Carolina Hurricanes and PNC Arena are devoted to providing a welcoming and respectful environment for all fans. We stand against all forms of discrimination.”
The state of North Carolina recently passed laws which prohibit any local government from passing their own anti-discrimination protections for all lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender citizens. Named the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act, it prevents cities from allowing transgender people to use public bathrooms for the biological sex that they identify with.