While the NFL, NBA and MLB have turned into the "Woke Olympics" the NHL has found a way to show unity and support equality without kneeling.
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers are one of the most heated rivalries in pro sports. Their rivalry was put on hold while they stood together for the national anthem.
“The Penguins and Flyers, two of the fiercest rivals in sports, united in solidarity this afternoon, to stand up against social injustice, racism, and hate,” a tweet from the Penguins said. “The teams stood as one across each club’s respective blue lines prior to today’s game.”
The Penguins and Flyers, two of the fiercest rivals in sports, united in solidarity this afternoon, to stand up against social injustice, racism, and hate.
The teams stood as one across each club’s respective blue lines prior to today’s game. pic.twitter.com/HPi36959Ns
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) July 28, 2020
They weren't the only teams to do this. The New York Islanders and New York Rangers played in Toronto Wednesday. All of the players and coaches stood together for the Canadian and American national anthems played.
Players and coaches STANDING in solidarity for the national anthem?????hockey rules??? pic.twitter.com/aIrby8QZlD
— Michele (@Ponie333) July 30, 2020
The Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators stood together during the anthem, with arms locked, as a sign of unity.
Bigger than hockey.
We stand together for equality. #GoStars | #ForSmashville pic.twitter.com/zvzCEziaJG— x-Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) July 30, 2020
Also, a couple of Dallas Stars wore hoodies that said "WeSkateForEquality to the postgame presser.
This is part of the NHL's initiative during these playoffs that will be featured in arena and on helmets, Steve Mayer said in a presentation last week. pic.twitter.com/HuP5SKjlYe
— Matthew DeFranks (@MDeFranks) July 31, 2020
Then there was the NBA opener on Wednesday night.
Every player, coach and ref takes a knee during the national anthem before the Pelicans-Jazz game pic.twitter.com/LZy1A6s8VM
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 30, 2020
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