The NHL’s Pride tape fiasco shows the severe costs of betraying LGBTQ+ fans
#NHL ban on @PrideTape has been reversed because of the outpouring of worldwide support for its message of inclusion. You did it! ??????????#StickUpForPrideTape https://t.co/neppGxFSuo"We appreciate every person, team and organization that made their voice heard to support this change, and appreciate the NHL's willingness to listen and make the right choice." – You Can Play on NHL's backtracking on Pride Tape ban.Amazing.
The @NHL was so against LGBTQ support that they ruined their brand and then had to flip because players stood up to their bullshit.
Such poor leadership. #PrideTape –#NHl https://t.co/eYS1w5QkwEThere were a number of defiant acts that likely led to the league rescinding the ban and saving itself further embarrassment.
The biggest came over the weekend, when Arizona Coyotes defenseman Travis Dermott wrapped his stick in rainbow colors, anyway, giving the NHL a giant “eff you” in the process.A long-standing ally, Dermott said the league’s policy took an emotional toll on him.“I’d be lying if I said I haven’t shed tears about this on multiple occasions,” he said. “So yeah, it’s something I’m definitely very passionate about.”The seven-year veteran also received an assist from his team.
