Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov did not participate in the team's LGBTQ+ Pride Night festivities Tuesday night — which included wearing a rainbow-themed warmup jersey prior to the Flyers' game against the Anaheim Ducks.
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov did not participate in the team's LGBTQ+ Pride Night festivities Tuesday night — which included wearing a rainbow-themed warmup jersey prior to the Flyers' game against the Anaheim Ducks.
"I respect everybody's choices," he told reporters after the game at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, which the Flyers won 5-2."My choice is to stay true to myself and my religion." Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov reacts after scoring during the second period against the Arizona Coyotes at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 5, 2023, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.In a statement provided to to CBS News Wednesday, the NHL wrote, in part:"Clubs decide whom to celebrate, when and how — with League counsel and support. Players are free to decide which initiatives to support, and we continue to encourage their voices and perspectives on social and cultural issues.
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