It was a move that many have called a "Don't say gay" policy. Among those to call the policy by this name is SBNation's Outsports, an industry leader in LGBTQ+ sports news and commentary.
The organization calls the policy:
Pride Tape, the company that produces the colorful hockey accessory, released their own statement today expressing their disappointment in the decision while thanking their customers for their support.
This morning Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly made a statement showing his opposition to the new policy.
Rielly has established himself as a consistent ally of the LGBTQ+ community and continues to show his support through community events and statements like these. It is important that players of Rielly's magnitude to make their voices heard as decisions like the pride tape ban aim to take away the player's ability to express themselves freely.
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10 OCTOBRE | 34 ANSWERS Rielly Speaks Up Against Pride Tape Ban Do you agree with Rielly? | ||
Yes | 20 | 58.8 % |
No | 14 | 41.2 % |
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