The decision was made by the Chicago Blackhawks following discussions with security officials within and outside the franchise, a person familiar with the situation said
At least one National Hockey League team with a Russian player on its roster has decided against wearing special warmup jerseys to commemorate Pride Night because of a Russian law that expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBTQ rights.
The decision comes at at time when Russian players have walked a careful line since the invasion of Ukraine, with some cautiously speaking out against the war even with family members still living in Russia. Last year, Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov ran into several roadblocks in his attempt to travel back to the U.S., raising concerns about his safety.
The Florida Panthers – whose star goaltender, Sergei Bobrovsky, is Russian – planned to go forward with plans to wear the jerseys Thursday night before their home game against Toronto.
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