Major Controversy: The NHL has refused a players request to support breast cancer awareness month
NHL Faces Social Conversations Head-On
Over the past year and a half, the NHL has been navigating an upswing in social discussions and causes reverberating throughout the league.
From Ivan Provorov to League-Wide Restrictions
The trajectory of this trend was set by Ivan Provorov, the former Flyers defenseman, who chose not to include pride colors in his warm-up jersey last year. Provorov's decision, based on personal beliefs and ties to his church, triggered a cascade of opinions among players. In response, the NHL implemented a league-wide prohibition on displaying pride colors for the current season.
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This restriction extends beyond pride colors, reaching into symbols supporting worthy causes on goaltenders' equipment. A recent instance involves Vegas Golden Knights' goaltender Logan Thompson, aiming to include a breast cancer ribbon in his helmet design.
According to sources, #VegasBorn goalie Logan Thompson expressed a desire to feature a cancer ribbon on his helmet design, but the NHL rejected the proposal. Thompson, serving as the backup goalie against the #SJSharks tonight, shared his design on Instagram.
Despite it being Hockey Fights Cancer Month in the NHL, Thompson's request was denied by the league.
The NHL's decision has sparked reactions on social media and among the general public. As these narratives unfold, it's apparent that the NHL is delicately navigating the balance of adapting to its diverse fan base while considering potential shifts in its approach.
| POLL | ||
11 NOVEMBRE | 174 ANSWERS Major Controversy: The NHL has refused a players request to support breast cancer awareness month Should Bettman allow military appreciation jerseys and cancer awareness support to be shown? | ||
| Yes | 138 | 79.3 % |
| No | 36 | 20.7 % |
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