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NHL's Pride Tape ban reinforces message that LGBTQ fans aren't welcome
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Kurtis Gabriel uses Pride Tape on his hockey stick for his NHL
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Multiple NHL Players Will Reportedly Still Use Pride Tape, Defy
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Ducks' Ryan Getzlaf steps up as a leader and top Hart Trophy
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Ducks' Ryan Getzlaf selected to NHL All-Star game - Los Angeles Times
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With no bubble, the NHL's in trouble. But there's a solution - Los
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Ducks acquire J.T. Brown, the first player in NHL to protest
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Kings' Drew Doughty relishes the chance to take on NHL superstars
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Pride Tape brings the NHL one step closer to its first out player
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NHL team won't wear Pride jerseys, citing new Russian law
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NHL's Pride Tape ban reinforces message that LGBTQ fans aren't welcome
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