Jets players will support the initiative by wearing special Pride Night jerseys during the pre-game warmup and providing sticks with the Pride tape for auction. The Pride jerseys and sticks will be auctioned off during Pride Month from June 1 at 5 p.m. until June 11 at 8 p.m. at
auctions.nhl.com
, with all proceeds supporting the
You Can Play Project
and the
Rainbow Resource Centre
.
Jets fans will have opportunities to learn more about the services and resources of four different organizations on the concourse at Pride Night, including the Rainbow Resource Centre, a Winnipeg organization nurturing inclusive spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ communities to thrive; the You Can Play Project, which works to ensure safety and inclusion for all who participate in sports, including 2SLGBTQ+ athletes, coaches and fans; Pride Winnipeg, which runs the annual Pride Winnipeg Festival consisting of an array of cultural events to celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+ community and; The Other Skaters zine, a local self-published booklet of photos and stories focusing on skateboarders who are 2SLGBTQ+. Additional information on each can be found at
RainbowResourceCentre.org
,
YouCanPlayProject.org
,
PrideWinnipeg.com
, and by searching @theotherskaters on Instagram.
Prior to the game, Rainbow Harmony Project - Winnipeg's choir for the 2SLGBTQ+ community and their allies - will sing the national anthem. Learn more about Rainbow Harmony Project at
RainbowHarmonyProject.ca
.
Jets Pride apparel, including hoodies, t-shirts, caps and scarves, is available at all Jets Gear locations and online at
TrueNorthShop.com
.
For more information on the NHL's Pride initiative, please visit
NHL.com/Community/Pride
.
