• TrainsAreCool@lemmy.oneEnglish
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    1 year ago

    By having players opt out, they were accidentally revealing that the league has a significant homophobia problem.

    Rather than address the issue, they’ve decided to ignore it, and shove those pride jerseys back into the closet.

    • heartlessevil@lemmy.oneEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Was anybody unaware that major league sports are among the most homophobic communities on the planet?

      The first contracted NHL player to come out as gay was literally only 2 years ago. So for 103 years they either did not contract LGBT people or they were still forced to be closeted because of the environment NHL fostered.

      • masterspace@lemmy.caEnglish
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        1 year ago

        Not all leagues are created equal. The NBA is doing a much better job encouraging pride night and cracking down on intolerance and hate in its league than the NHL which is more focused on cramming more ads in your face as if that will return their shrinking and dying fan base.