Hockey star Travis Dermott wraps his stick in rainbow colors in giant “eff you” to NHL’s ban on Pride tape
according to ESPN. A spokesperson for the league told ESPN it had no announcement regarding Dermott’s use of the barred accessory.
The co-founder of the company that makes Pride tape called Dermott’s defiance “incredibly powerful.”Travis Dermott placed an order for Pride Tape last week.And after Dermott used it during a game Saturday, the company's co-founder says, "It means everything.
It’s so incredibly powerful."The Arizona defenceman is the first to challenge the NHL's ban.https://t.co/Zq9YTG5ofdPride Tape also shouted out Dermott on social media, garnering more than 900 shares and 7,700 “likes” as of press time.
It’s clear most NHL fans stand with the LGBTQ+ community, despite the league bowing to a small minority of homophobes. Congratulations Travis and the @arizonacoyotes for the home opener win today.
