Flyers coach John Tortorella said he didn’t contemplate scratching Provorov for not taking warmups. In fact, he supported Provorov.
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov didn’t participate in the pregame skate on Tuesday night because he wouldn’t wear the team’s LGBTQ+ Pride Night warmup jersey.
The 26-year-old defenseman told reporters after the Flyers’ 5-2 home win over the Anaheim Ducks that it was his choice to stay true to himself and his religion, which he revealed to be Russian Orthodox.
“It flies against the stated values of the organization, not only in the organization itself having a Pride Night and the kinds of
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