Hockey is for Everyone! Canucks Set to Wear Pride Jerseys.

On February 28th the Vancouver Canucks will wear rainbow-coloured jersey during their warm-up to support LGBTQ athletes and ‘You Can Play’.

The team will also use pride tape on their hockey sticks during the warm-up before their game against Detroit on Tuesday.

“This initiative encourages safety and inclusion for all who participate in sports, including LGBTQ athletes, coaches, and fans. This night also coincides with the National Hockey League’s Hockey is for Everyone™ initiative where each NHL team will host a night to celebrate the diversity of hockey’s athletes and fans.”

The ‘You Can Play’ initiative was launched in 2012 in honour of Brendan Burke (the son of former Canucks general manager Brian Burke)  who passed away in a car accident shortly after coming out.

The special warm-up jerseys will all be signed and auctioned off at a later date.