NHL caves in to LGBTQ, permits "Pride Tape" on hockey sticks

[RobDownSouth]

In the face of fierce public backlash, the NHL reversed course today and announced it will permit players to wear "Pride tape" on their hockey sticks after banning them completely as a rule change over the summer.

Background: The NHL decided to have an "outreach night" to the non-heterosexual community last year. Several hockey stars boycotted the game that night, deciding to sit the game out rather than play hockey in front of a bunch of faggots.

The NHL reflexively reacted and banned things like "pride tape" on hockey sticks over the past offseason to make the game of hockey a safe-space for homophobes once more.

Then a journeyman defenseman for the Phoenix Coyotes, Travis Dermott, who barely earned the league minimum, outright defied the NHL and wore pride tape on opening night this year, Public reaction was overwhelmingly positive, and the NHL reversed course and revoked the new rule.

Self-loathing closeted homosexual Rightguide and self-loathing "Reformed" homosexual AJ (d/b/a "Vinny Veritas") will be along shortly to decry the end of civilization as we know it. AJ will probably add the NHL to his boycott list (which includes the NFL) as one of the things he will never EVAR watch again. The position of bi-curious Trailer Hitch is unknown at this time.

 

[ll74]

I don't mind that they don't have an overall policy regarding pride apparel,but the complete banning of something like tape is dumb. I'm glad they reversed that position and it's great to see all stars of the league pushing for that change.

 

[Fuzzy1975]

Frankly, from a hockey point of view, there should only be two colours used. Black for forwards and white on the defence, but some offensive defence might opt for black. Why? Simple, black tape hides the puck better and makes it hard for the goalie to tell where exactly on the blade the puck is.

AS to supporting pride, if they want to use pride tape, fine, after all, they are all much better hockey players than I ever was!!

 

[DeluxAuto]

Why not use rainbow tape on the grip and not interfere with anything at all while still supporting?

 

[Fuzzy1975]

Why not use rainbow tape on the grip and not interfere with anything at all while still supporting?

That would be a good option too.

 

[RobDownSouth]

Frankly, from a hockey point of view, there should only be two colours used. Black for forwards and white on the defence, but some offensive defence might opt for black. Why? Simple, black tape hides the puck better and makes it hard for the goalie to tell where exactly on the blade the puck is.

AS to supporting pride, if they want to use pride tape, fine, after all, they are all much better hockey players than I ever was!!

I will defer to your obvious expertise on hockey stick taping. I've never played hockey. Where I grew up, hockey was for guys too short to play basketball.

 

[Dribble]

Actually he used it on his grip opening night at home. He said they can fine him. The team will pay for it

 

[Fuzzy1975]

I will defer to your obvious expertise on hockey stick taping. I've never played hockey. Where I grew up, hockey was for guys too short to play basketball.

Ever try to bounce a frozen basket ball........lol

 

[Fuzzy1975]

Actually he used it on his grip opening night at home. He said they can fine him. The team will pay for it

Using it on the grip makes sense. The picture posted showed it on a blade.

 

[RobDownSouth]

Using it on the grip makes sense. The picture posted showed it on a blade.

Blade, grip, potato, pohtato.
It's all the same to us non-Hockey heathens.
Simply a weapon of puck destruction.

 

[Fuzzy1975]

Blade, grip, potato, pohtato.
It's all the same to us non-Hockey heathens.
Simply a weapon of puck destruction.

For the price of some hockey sticks today, you could buy a handgun in the us. A #10 CCM U+LC composite sells for $1300.00 Canadian.At those prices, it's no wonder handguns aren't too popular north of the border...*chuckles*

 

[Dribble]

Using it on the grip makes sense. The picture posted showed it on a blade.

I could be wrong...but I think he used it on the grip. The pic was just a pic.

Won't matter now...since they changed their policy...there won't be a fine

 

[Bray123]

It's amazing how easily triggered the RW are whenever anyone suggests a message that other people are not to be victimized.

 

[Chernosoth]

Hockey pucks can be useful in car and home repairs. The sticks might be useful as splints for guys who get legs broken in hockey games.