Blackhawks forgo Pride jerseys over safety concerns for Russian players.
The Chicago Blackhawks have decided not to wear Pride jerseys for pregame warmups due to safety concerns for Russian players, becoming the latest NHL team to decline this season. The decision was made by team management and security officials, not the players. The Wild and the Rangers also decided not to wear the Pride-themed jerseys for warmups earlier in the season, while individual players have also skipped warmups and refused to wear the jersey. The Blackhawks stated that they do not condone anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric and stand firmly with the community.
