POLLS     NHL     SEARCH

TRENDING NOW


HOCKEYPATROL  |  NHL  |  NEWS

Ivan Provorov Refuses to Take Warmup in a Blatant Act of Homophobia


PUBLICATION
Aaron Itovitch
January 17, 2023  (9:50 PM)
SHARE THIS STORY
FOLLOW US
Facebook    Twitter (X)    Instagram
Thread    Google news



Do the Philadelphia Flyers have the least likeable defensive pairing of any team in the league?

This is a question people were already posing themselves when the Flyers signed troubled blueliner Tony DeAngelo to a 2-year, $10-million deal, but it has been confirmed tonight.
Their top d-man, Ivan Provorov, refused to take warmups tonight due to his protest of the Flyers' pride jersey night.
This very blatant homophobia has no place in the sport, and is a glaring issue on an already crumbling Flyers organization.
NHL Insider Frank Seravalli revealed this soon after the incident:
There is word that #Flyers' Ivan Provorov did not participate in warmups tonight because he declined to wear the team-issued Pride Night jersey, celebrating the LGTBQ+ community.

The Flyers offered the following comment.

Provorov is expected to be available to media postgame.
Must read on HockeyPatrol
Nikita Zadorov set to test free agency on July 1st
Maple Leafs reporter addresses rumours of Mitch Marner's trade list

The Flyers equally put out a statement:
"The Philadelphia Flyers organization is committed to inclusivity and is proud to support the LGBTQ+ community. Many of our players are active in their support of local LGBTQ+ organizations, and we were proud to host our annual Pride Night again this year. The Flyers will continue to be strong advocates for inclusivity and the LGBTQ+ community."

This is a true embarrassment for the Flyers, who can't seem to catch a break as of late.
Previously on HockeyPatrol
Controversial requirement by the Jets to enter their locker room
New York Rangers interested in San Jose Sharks star forward?
The Leafs Will Have to Pay a True Fortune to Acquire Ryan O'Reilly
POLL
17 JANVIER   |   57 ANSWERS
Ivan Provorov Refuses to Take Warmup in a Blatant Act of Homophobia

Do you think the Flyers should trade Ivan Provorov?

Yes1526.3 %
No4273.7 %
LIST OF POLLS
Latest 10 stories
Canadian Olympic Committee logo on a white backgroundCanada could lose an Olympic gold medal after major cheating controversy
Former Sportsnet reporter and host Jeff Marek doing an interviewJeff Marek finally breaks his silence after his disappearance
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman speaking to the media during a press conference.Report reveals that Gary Bettman is paid more than the NHL's biggest stars
Jeff Marek seen with Elliotte Friedman and Ron McLean on 32 Thoughts the PodcastJeff Marek's abrupt departure leads to insanely wild speculations
The Toronto Maple Leafs commentator Joe Bowen.Joe Bowen makes an official announcement on his future with the Maple Leafs
Brad Treliving, GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs.Maple Leafs expert outlines the next off-season moves Brad Treliving will make
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals (right) and Gary Bettman (left)Alex Ovechkin blames Gary Bettman for not hitting Wayne Gretzky's goal record
Patrik Laine of the Columbus Blue Jackets.Reporter reveals the Blue Jackets asking price for star forward Patrik Laine
Jacob Trouba, New York RangersNY Rangers rumored to have deal in place to trade Jacob Trouba
Justin Holl, Detroit Red WingsFormer Maple Leafs Justin Holl to be bought out by the Red Wings per Source
MORE STORIES

HOCKEYPATROL.COM
COPYRIGHT @2024 - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
TERMS  -  POLICIES  -  CONSENT