However, the NHL sent out a new memo to players that included a ban on pride-themed tape on sticks during Pride ... winner Connor McDavid said that he's "always enjoyed" the nights in his home ...

"I certainly can't speak for every organization," said McDavid at the time. "I know in Edmonton, we were one of the first teams to use the Pride tape. "We strongly feel hockey is for everybody ...

The NHL tried to dampen Pride celebrations this season, barring players from wearing rainbow jerseys, and for a short-lived period, even prohibiting them from wrapping their sticks in rainbow tape.

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid showed his support for the LGBTQ+ community by using a special colore­d tape on his hockey stick during pre-game­ warmups against the New Jerse­y Devils.

Just months after expressing his disappointment with the NHL's decision to put a stop to themed warm-up jerseys, Oilers superstar Connor McDavid is also in disagreement with the league over its ...

McDavid disagrees with Pride tape ban Connor McDavid says he disagrees with a new NHL ban on Pride tape. Miriam Valdes-Carletti explains.

“I certainly can’t speak for every organization,” said McDavid at the time. “I know in Edmonton, we were one of the first teams to use the Pride tape. “We strongly feel hockey is for ...