NHL team cites new Russian law for nixing LGBTQ Pride jerseys

by JAY COHEN and STEPHEN WHYNO | AP Sports Writers

Thu, March 23rd 2023, 8:26 PM UTC

FILE - Los Angeles Kings goaltender Calvin Petersen (40) holds a stick wrapped in rainbow tape for Pride night while warming up before an NHL hockey game Monday, April 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. At least one National Hockey League team with a Russian player on its roster has decided against wearing special warmup jerseys to commemorate Pride Night because of a Russian law that expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBTQ rights. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

FILE - Florida Panthers center Eetu Luostarinen uses a stick with the LGBT pride flag on it before the start of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators during Pride Day, Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. The Chicago Blackhawks will not wear Pride-themed warmup jerseys before Sunday's Pride Night game against Vancouver because of security concerns involving a Russian law that expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBTQ rights in the country. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

FILE - San Jose Sharks goaltender James Reimer (47) reacts after giving up a goal against the New York Islanders in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, in Elmont, N.Y. Reimer won't take part in pregame warmups, saying the team's decision to wear Pride-themed jerseys in support of the LGBTQIA+ community runs counter to his religious beliefs. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

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FILE - Los Angeles Kings goaltender Calvin Petersen (40) holds a stick wrapped in rainbow tape for Pride night while warming up before an NHL hockey game Monday, April 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. At least one National Hockey League team with a Russian player on its roster has decided against wearing special warmup jerseys to commemorate Pride Night because of a Russian law that expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBTQ rights. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

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