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NHL eliminates themed warmup jerseys following Pride Night
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NHL's Pride Night problems: A timeline of why some teams, players
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Flyers' Ivan Provorov refuses to wear Pride gear, skips warmups
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Chicago Blackhawks Won't Wear Pride Jerseys, Cite Russian Law
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NHL player skipped Pride-themed warmup, citing religious beliefs
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NHL team won't wear Pride jerseys, citing new Russian law
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Players can decide what causes to support after Provorov opts out
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NHL coach defends player who refused pride jersey: 'Just because
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Sharks' James Reimer chooses not to wear Pride Night jersey and
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Hockey Player Refuses to Participate in LGBT Pride Night – Points
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Flyers' Provorov cites religion for boycott on Pride night
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Flyers' Ivan Provorov cites Russian Orthodox faith for Flyers