Decision follows complaints by pro-LGBTQ fans, players
League championed effort as way to eradicate homophobia
Several of the team’s players are Russian
NYC Pride organizers responded to omission
Straight ally Braden Holtby greeted fans at this month’s Capital Pride parade
The only league with an openly gay player
Work with HRC, Capital Pride and You Can Play augment hockey career
the initiative is part of NHL's collaboration with You Can Play
Chief transfers LGBT, other units to Office of Chief of Police
‘Big five’ men’s leagues embrace LGBT inclusion, so why aren’t more pros leaving the closet?