The NHL's New York Rangers advertised that players would wear pride-themed jerseys during warmups Friday, but that plan was ditched at the last minute.
The Rangers did have Andre Thomas, co-chair of the NYC Pride organization, for the ceremonial puck drop. They also made a contribution to the Ali Forney Center, an agency dedicated to homeless youths in the LGBTQ+ community.
The Blueshirts have worn the jerseys and used the tape in each of the previous two seasons. The jerseys have previously been auctioned for charity. Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers wears a special jersey during warmups in honor of Pride Night prior to a game against the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden May 3, 2021, in New York City.USA Today labeled it a"botched" celebration, while others had opinions about why the team reversed course.defenseman Ivan Provorov did not wear an LGBTQ-themed jersey during his team's Pride Night, citing religious beliefs.
Zac Jones of the New York Rangers skates with a stick decorated for "Pride Night" in warmups prior to a game against the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden May 3, 2021, in New York City.
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