Blueshirt Banter · Aug 29, 2020
New study suggests pride nights can make an impact
Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty ImagesWhat, if anything, do pride games and pride nights achieve in the NHL achieve? It’s a question we’ve all heard countless times in the stands, in sports bars, and have read on social media. To some, a single night with a message of inclusion is woefully inadequate; it’s the bare minimum a sports franchise can do to send a message that all fans can feel welcome. Others feel that such events are inappropriate at sporting events or are against them altogether.