Montreal Canadiens Send a Clear Message to Gary Bettman on One of the Most Controversial Topics in the NHL

«The NHL's retreat in response to some of its players' intolerance towards LGBTQ+ individuals sends a clear message not only to its fans, but to everyone involved in hockey. It confirms that even in the largest professional hockey league, LGBTQ+ individuals are a distraction and that there is no need to work on their inclusion.» - Via an article from La Presse

«It's the annual Pride night at the Bell Centre

Monday's game will mark the eighth edition of the Canadiens' annual Pride night, presented in partnership with Scotia Bank.

Organizations and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community will be at the Bell Centre for the evening, which is a celebration of diversity and inclusion in hockey. By visiting fierte.encanpro.ca, fans can bid on experiences and items, ranging from a pair of Canadiens game tickets that include a meeting with Samuel Montembeault, to a wide range of Pride items signed by the 2023-2024 team, in addition to sticks wrapped in the Pride Ribbon (added to the auction after the warm-up).

Funds raised during the auction will be donated to You Can Play and GRIS-Montréal, two organizations that promote diversity and inclusion in sports and society. For more information on the evening, visit canadiens.com/fierte.» - Montreal Canadiens