Hockey

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  These diehard hockey fans put their dream wedding on ice

  Monday, April 3, 2017

  The grooms pledged their love just before a game and kissed as a goal horn blared.

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  Pro hockey’s first trans player ready to retire

  Friday, March 17, 2017

  Harrison Browne's hockey career could come to an end as soon as tonight, but he's focused on winning the championship first.

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  Hockey commentator makes non-apology for homophobic kiss cam ‘joke’

  Thursday, March 9, 2017

  When a gay couple was shown kissing in the stadium, he said "That's disgusting. Security, get rid of them."

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  Pro hockey team Charlotte Checkers create video message of unity amid HB2 upset

  Thursday, December 22, 2016

  In a city torn apart by HB2 and the Keith Lamont Scott shooting, a local sports team decided a Christmas message of acceptance and unity was needed.

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  Buffalo Sabres goalie wears pride flag on mask to show support for gay friends

  Monday, December 5, 2016

  Anders Nilsson said he has friends who are gay who didn't have it easy growing up, and that he thinks it's time hockey started paying attention to that.

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  Hockey player comes out as first transgender player in a pro team sport

  Saturday, October 8, 2016

  National Women's Hockey League member Harrison Browne recently came out as a transgender man. He's postponing transition for now to stay with the team.

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  This gay couple’s hockey match kiss was captured on KissCam. Rousing cheers ensued.

  Monday, January 11, 2016

  Brad Parr and Andy Evans went in for the kiss at an LA Kings game, prompting whoops and cheers.

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  Dallas Stars’ Tyler Seguin says latest anti-gay tweet came from ‘hackers’

  Sunday, July 7, 2013

  DALLAS – Recently acquired Dallas Stars hockey forward Tyler Seguin says an anti-gay comment that showed up on his Twitter account came from "hackers."

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  NHL, ‘You Can Play’ announce partnership to support gay athletes

  Thursday, April 11, 2013

  The National Hockey League and its players association on Thursday announced a groundbreaking partnership with the "You Can Play" project in what is likely the most comprehensive effort by a major North American sports league to…

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  Ohio State men’s ice hockey supports ‘You Can Play’ equality project

  Wednesday, February 13, 2013

  The Ohio State University men’s hockey team has released a video in support the “You Can Play” equality project, which endeavors to foster equality, respect and safety for all athletes, regardless of sexual orientation.

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