![]() ![]() When things quiet down probably next season, I hope to see Pride nights continue and players wearing jerseys, at the end of it, they’re just about inclusion. The bigger question to me, the Sharks would’ve faced tremendous backlash, especially as a Bay Area team, if they had backed out this year. Second, the San Jose Sharks didn’t renege on wearing Pride jerseys like the Rangers and Wild did, but again, it’s sad to give credit for something that I think should be a given. ![]() So two things to close: First, I do hope to see every Sharks player in a Pride jersey, and if not, they should say it’s because they’re worried about Russian laws or why they’d be against including everybody in hockey. San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer won’t take part in pregame warmups Saturday night, saying the team’s decision to wear Pride-themed jerseys in support of the LGBTQ. Sports inclusion organization You Can Play put it well: “It’s a simple sign of respect that goes a long way to promote a sense of belonging for those needing to see it.” That’s the core of the Pride hockey jersey, right? San Jose Sharks goaltender James Reimer will boycott the teams warmup skate before its home game against the New York Islanders on Saturday because his teammates will wear jerseys that support. NBCSBA/CA is the home for Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Oakland As, San Jose Sharks, Sacramento Kings games, pregame. In my mind, you have to have a really good reason to choose not wear a jersey that says, hey, everyone is welcome in hockey – and, everyone is human, gay, trans, whatever. My belief is they’re allowing the players to choose. Opening Night game action gets underway at 6:00 pm PT. The San Jose Sharks announced that players would be wearing Pride jerseys, but so far, they’ve declined to say if every player will wear one. The Opening Night edition of Sharks Pregame Live will provide viewers with a complete game night preview featuring roster match-up breakdowns, the latest team news and interviews with Sharks players and coaches, a recap of all the off-season moves and much more. So let’s bring it to this Saturday, and the Sharks Pride Night. That law states it’s “illegal to spread ‘propaganda’ about ‘nontraditional sexual relations’.” The Wild claimed they were protecting their Russian players – they have one, star Kirill Kaprizov, from reprisal on the players and/or their families from Russia’s anti-gay laws. Then, the New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild, who had previously announced they were wearing Pride jerseys, backed out last minute. There’s been no major issue raised with it.īut in January, Ivan Provorov declined to wear a Pride jersey, citing his Russian Orthodox religious beliefs. Let’s rewind if you haven’t been following this story.įor years, NHL teams have been wearing Pride jerseys – and granted, not every team – but teams, including the San Jose Sharks, have been wearing Pride jerseys in warm-ups for their Pride or Hockey Is For Everyone nights for a while. That’s how Reimer found out that the Sharks had acquired Kaapo Kahkonen for Jake Middleton. Sheng Peng: It’s sad that whether or not to wear a Pride jersey is a big deal. Check out my Sharks Pregame Live hit Sheng Peng: James Reimer woke up Trade Deadline morning, turned on NHL Network, and found out that the San Jose Sharks had brought in another starting goalie.
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