National Hockey League (NHL) club “Buffalo Sabers” defender Ilya Lyubushkin spoke about his refusal to attend LGBT events. Transmits words “News”.
“I just think the NHL’s policy regarding the public actions of clubs and players is correct. I think everyone should decide for themselves what they do, including whether to wear this jersey. I see this decision as a plus in the sense that I have children. And they shouldn’t look at it,” he said. lubushkin
Ilya Lyubushkin refused to wear a rainbow jersey before his NHL regular season game with the Montreal Canadiens. Lyubushkin will miss rehearsal, but the rest of the Buffalo hockey players will go out to warm up and attend a rally in support of LGBT. At the same time, the Russian defender will take part in the match itself.
Previously, Chicago Blackhawks players had not worn LGBT jerseys prior to their regular season game with the Vancouver Canucks. Also before that, the Russian defender of the Philadelphia Flyers, Ivan Provorov, who explained their actions with religious motives, and the New York Rangers team refused to take part in the actions in full force.
Former Russian hockey player Nikita Zadorov announced Participation in action to support LGBT individuals.