Flyers defenceman Provorov cites religion for boycott on Pride night

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Flyers defenceman Ivan Provorov cited his Russian Orthodox religion as the reason he did not participate in pregame warm-ups when the team wore Pride-themed jerseys and used sticks wrapped in rainbow Pride tape.

Published 5 months ago · Philadelphia, United States

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BBC News

NHL player boycotts Pride Night for religious belief

Philadelphia Flyers player Ivan Provorov chooses not to take part in the NHL side's annual Pride Night because of his Russian Orthodox religion.

5 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Philadelphia Flyers’ Ivan Provorov cites religion for boycott of team’s Pride night

Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov cited his Russian Orthodox religion as the reason he did not participate in the NHL team’s Pride night activities

5 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CBC News

Philadelphia Flyers' Ivan Provorov cites religious beliefs for boycott of team's Pride night tribute

Philadelphia defenceman Ivan Provorov cited his Russian Orthodox religion for not participating in Tuesday's NHL pre-game warmup while his teammates wore Pride-themed jerseys. But religion and support for fans and teammates aren't mutually exclusive, a You Can Play co-founder says.

5 months ago·Canada

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USA Today

Flyers' Provorov cites religion for boycott on Pride night

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov cited his Russian Orthodox religion as the reason he did not participate...

5 months ago·United States

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Associated Press News

Flyers' Provorov cites religion for boycott on Pride night

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov cited his Russian Orthodox religion as the reason he did not participate in pregame warmups when the team wore Pride-themed jerseys and used sticks wrapped

5 months ago·United States

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