The National Hockey League released a statement Wednesday regarding Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov’s decision not to wear a Pride Night-themed warmup jersey, saying players are free to choose which initiatives to support.
The @NHL has responded to ESPN's request for comment on @NHLFlyers defenseman Ivan Provorov, who declined to take warmups last night because he refused to wear a Pride Night jersey.
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) January 18, 2023
“Hockey is for Everyone is the umbrella initiative under which the League encourages Clubs to celebrate the diversity that exists in their respective markets, and to work to achieve more welcoming and inclusive environments for all fans,” the statement read.