Tag: hockey
Just A Ball Game? Scoop Nikki Symmons As A New Patron Addition
Just a BallL Game? (JBG?) are delighted to announce that former Irish International Hockey Captain Nikki Symmons has joined them as their latest patron.
Swedish NHL star painted rainbow flag on the helmet – “shouldn’t have to be a big deal”
26-year-old Anders Nilsson wanted to show his support. “It was time to become the first goalie in the NHL to become a spokesperson for the LGBTQ community.”
Canada’s Labonté Comes Out to RDS
Canadian goaltender and four-time Olympic gold winner Charline Labonté has announced to French-language sports media outlet RDS that she is a lesbian.
HRC to NHL: Don’t Let Wayne Simmonds’ Anti-Gay Comment Go Unchecked
The Human Rights Campaign, the America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organisation, is calling on the National Hockey League (NHL) to immediately conduct a more thorough investigation and take appropriate action following claims that Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds called New York Rangers winger and equality supporter Sean Avery a “f-cking f-ggot” during a preseason game Monday night.