Toronto/CMEDIA: The Toronto Maple Leafs will not be wearing themed warmup jerseys for the team’s annual Pride night celebration Tuesday, media reports said.
Since 2017the organization has been holding Pride nights in support of the LGBTQ community, but has never sported special warmup jerseys.
Rainbow stick tape will be available to players during the pre-game skate, the Leafs said , and the team has a number of other events planned throughout the night.
During a Tuesday morning media availability, Toronto players and head coach Sheldon Keefe donned rainbow-themed T-shirts before facing the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Morgan Rielly, Leafs defenceman has marched in Toronto’s Pride parade along with general manager Kyle Dubas and team president Brendan Shanahan in the past.
“I believe actions speak louder than words,” Rielly said Tuesday. “And especially speak louder than attire.”
The Leafs will have Pride decals on their helmets.
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