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Inside the undiscovered queer life of U.S. hockey’s first superstar, Hobey Baker

The executive producer of a new ESPN podcast about Baker talks to The Advocate about this remarkable athlete, and how the NHL may want his story to go away.

NHL Investigates Homophobic Slur Shouted Live on TV

The epithet came as the Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning. 

NHL Team Wraps Hockey Sticks in Pride Tape

The Edmonton Oilers have become the first hockey team to show off the rainbow adhesive in support of diversity.

NHL Stars: Russian Anti-LGBT Law 'Awful, Completely Wrong'

Two Swedish hockey players, currently competing in the NHL but likely to participate in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, registered their disapproval of the nation's ban on so-called homosexual propaganda.

Nashville Predators' Luke Prokop Is 1st NHL Player to Come Out as Gay

The 19-year-old defenseman announcement has been met with support from his team, the Nashville Predators. 

How a gay hockey star is fighting homophobia when not in the rink

Brock McGillis is on a "Cultural Shift Tour" speaking to over 100 high school and minor league teams about LGBTQ+ acceptance.

NHL Player Calls Referee Homophobic Slur

Twitter lit up after professional hockey player Andrew Shaw of the Chicago Blackhawks was seen mouthing the "F" word in the penalty box. 

Wade Davis Predicts NHL Will Have First Pro to Come Out

The former NFL player came out only after leaving the sport.

WATCH: NHL Star Doesn't Agree With Russia's Antigay Law

The captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins says that having grown up in Canada, he doesn't understand why Russia is so opposed to LGBT equality.

New Jersey Devils Troll the NHL by Wearing LGBTQ+ Pride Jerseys in Spite of Ban

The NHL banned players from wearing themed jerseys during warm-ups, but they didn't say anything about before warm-ups.

Hockey Is Cracking Down on Cancer Support and Native Heritage After Banning Pride

Following the NHL's crackdown on Pride nights, players now risk fines if they show support for other causes such as Indigenous Heritage and Hockey Fights Cancer.

NHL's Bruins Go Rainbow to Fight Homophobia

The Boston team hosted a Hockey Is For Everyone event in support of the LGBT community.

For Gay Hockey Player Luke Prokop, the NHL Experience Begins

Prokop, the NHL's first out prospect, reflects on antigay slurs, idols, and getting his game on.

NHL Kiss Cam Spotlights Same-Sex Smooch, Lady Gaga

There was much for LGBT hockey fans to enjoy at a recent Blackhawks game.