San Jose Sharks goaltender James Reimer said he chose not to wear a pregame warmup jersey in support of the LGBTQIA+ community, citing his Christian faith.
Citing his Christian faith, San Jose Sharks goaltender James Reimer said he chose not to wear a pregame warmup jersey in support of the LGBTQIA+ community on Saturday, as part of the team’s weeklong “Pride Night” festivities. “For all 13 years of my NHL career, I have been a Christian – not just in title, but in how I choose to live my life daily,” Reimer said in a statement prior to Saturday’s 4-1 home loss to the New York Islanders.
” “As we promote these standards, we also acknowledge and accept the rights of individuals to express themselves, including how or whether they choose to express their beliefs, regardless of the cause or topic,” the Sharks said in a statement prior to the game. “As an organization, we will not waver in our support of the LGBTQIA+ community and continue to encourage others to engage in active allyship.” Reimer did not play in the Sharks’ loss.
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