The NHL has named a player on each team as an LGBTQ-inclusion ambassador!

The You Can Play Project has teamed up with the NHL in an attempt to create more visibility for LGBTQ inclusion in the sport.

The NHL released this:

“In support of their longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion in hockey, the National Hockey League, the League’s Member Clubs and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) will spotlight a variety of community-related initiatives for Hockey Is For Everyone™ month. Every day throughout February, Hockey Is For Everyone activities will focus awareness on such areas as LGBTQ; ethnicity and gender equality; socio-economic status and those with disabilities.”

One of the more notable ambassadors is Andrew Shaw from the Montreal Canadians.

To see the full list of ambassador players and get more info on this, visit www.outsports.com!

Here in YEG the Oilers posted this online:

“Oilers will celebrate diversity, inclusion initiatives during You Can Play Night on February 14 vs. Arizona”

February will be ‘Hockey Is For Everyone” month, so keep your eyes open for events happening in Edmonton! 

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