NHL players ostracizing LGBTQ+ fans by refusing to wear rainbow jerseys, says sports commentator

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CBC News published this video item, entitled “NHL players ostracizing LGBTQ+ fans by refusing to wear rainbow jerseys, says sports commentator” – below is their description.

Sports commentators Cyd Zeigler and Bayne Pettinger discuss the controversy around NHL Pride Night after a few players declined to wear rainbow jerseys in support of the LGBTQ+ community. ‘Not wearing rainbow jerseys is pushing fans in the queer community away and that’s the exact opposite of what Pride Night is intended to do,’ Pettinger said.

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