On Wednesday, the NHL announced that February would be Hockey Is For Everyone month, an initiative made in collaboration with both the Players Association and You Can Play, an organization whose mission is to eliminate homophobia and transphobia in sports.
“You Can Play is dedicated to ensuring equality, respect and safety for all athletes, without regard to sexual orientation and/or gender identity. You Can Play works to guarantee that athletes are given a fair opportunity to compete, judged by other athletes and fans alike, and only by what they contribute to the sport or their team’s success.