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NHL issues response after player refuses to wear LGBTQ+ jersey due
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NHL's Blackhawks will not wear Pride jerseys due to Russian anti
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Why would I bench him?': Flyers coach Tortorella defends
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NHL coach defends player who refused pride jersey: 'Just because
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NHL player refuses to wear Pride Night jersey during warm-ups
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The NHL's Russia-Pride jersey problem, explained: Canadiens' Denis
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It's not the Russians: Why the new excuse for teams not wearing
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Why some NHL players and teams aren't wearing Pride jerseys
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Why some NHL players and teams aren't wearing Pride jerseys