{"id":1816230,"date":"2023-01-19T16:34:52","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T21:34:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1816230"},"modified":"2023-01-19T16:37:50","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T21:37:50","slug":"philadelphia-flyers-ivan-provorov-stands-by-his-faith-refuses-to-wear-lgbtq-pride-night-jersey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/philadelphia-flyers-ivan-provorov-stands-by-his-faith-refuses-to-wear-lgbtq-pride-night-jersey\/","title":{"rendered":"Philadelphia Flyers\u2019 Ivan Provorov Stands by His Faith, Refuses To Wear LGBTQ+ Pride Night Jersey"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fphiladelphia-flyers-ivan-provorov-stands-by-his-faith-refuses-to-wear-lgbtq-pride-night-jersey%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1816230&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47-->\n<p>The Anaheim Ducks and Philadelphia Flyers met recently. One Flyer did not wear the Pride Night-themed rainbow warmup shirt meant to show support for the LGBTQ+ movement.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8104\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8104\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8104 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-18-at-11.44.38-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1628\" height=\"860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-18-at-11.44.38-AM.png 1628w, https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-18-at-11.44.38-AM-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-18-at-11.44.38-AM-1340x708-1.png 1340w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-18-at-11.44.38-AM-768x406-1.png 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-18-at-11.44.38-AM-750x396-1.png 750w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-18-at-11.44.38-AM-1200x634-1.png 1200w\"   style=\"display:none\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8104\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ivan Provorov via Philadelphia Flyers YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Defensemen Ivan Provorov, a religious Christian and part of the Russian Orthodox Church, abstained from taking part in the compulsory-endorsement of beliefs that go against his faith. Before the mob arrived online, the Flyers responded politically to Provorov&#8217;s refusal.<\/p>\n<p>Frank Seravalli, a hockey commentator, tweeted the statement. \u201cThe Philadelphia Flyers organization is committed to inclusivity and is proud to support the LGBTQ+ community. Many of our players are active in their support of local LGBTQ+ organizations, and we were proud to host our annual Pride Night again this year. The Flyers will continue to be strong advocates and the LGBTQ+ community.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8096\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8096\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8096 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-18-at-11.23.36-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2666\" height=\"1306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-18-at-11.23.36-AM.png 2666w, https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-18-at-11.23.36-AM-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-18-at-11.23.36-AM-1340x656-1.png 1340w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-18-at-11.23.36-AM-768x376-1.png 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-18-at-11.23.36-AM-750x367-1.png 750w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-18-at-11.23.36-AM-1200x588-1.png 1200w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8096\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Frank_Saravelli, Twitter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>RELATED:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/2022\/09\/lakers-shut-down-instagram-comments-after-promoting-pride-night-with-new-jersey-reveal-gets-roasted-on-twitter\/\">Lakers Shut Down Instagram Comments After Promoting Pride Night With New Jersey Reveal, Gets Roasted On Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The reports of Provorov\u2019s refusal to wear the Pride Night jersey were confirmed by head coach John Tortorella, who unlike the statement released by the unnamed team spokesperson, praised the player for standing by his faith instead of throwing him under the bus.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s being true to himself and his religion,\u201d said Tortorella. \u201cThis has to do with his beliefs and his religion. It\u2019s one thing I respect about [Provorov], he\u2019s always true to himself.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Torts says Provy didn\u2019t take warmups because he was against Pride Night. He didn\u2019t consider benching him. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Flyers?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Flyers<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UlWUwQkuf9\">pic.twitter.com\/UlWUwQkuf9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sam Carchidi (@BroadStBull) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BroadStBull\/status\/1615542361697787906?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 18, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>RELATED:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/2022\/09\/5-major-league-baseball-teams-directly-fund-child-mutilation-at-lgbtq-pride-nights\/\">5 Major League Baseball Teams Directly Fund Child Mutilation At LGBTQ Pride Nights<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Provorov did speak to the media and affirmed that he would not participate in the LGBTQ+ propaganda.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI respect everybody and respect everybody\u2019s choices. My choice is to stay true to myself and my religion,\u201d He stated.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-block full\">\n<div class=\"video-player youtube\">[embedded content]<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Many athletes at all levels, including professional, have been criticized for not adhering to the LGBTQ+ agenda.<\/p>\n<p>Recent examples include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/2022\/06\/progressive-media-continue-to-attack-tampa-bay-rays-players-for-refusing-to-wear-lgbtq-pride-patches\/\">Tampa Bay Rays<\/a> Players who didn&#8217;t wear Pride patches on their jerseys were subject to a torrent of verbal abuses online and in the media. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/2022\/07\/australian-rugby-players-boycott-match-over-pride-themed-jerseys\/\">Australian rugby players<\/a> Opponents who refused to wear Pride-themed uniforms were asked to be taken out of the team.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8102\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8102\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-18-at-11.40.58-AM-e1674063793149.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-18-at-11.40.58-AM-e1674063793149.png 750w, https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-18-at-11.40.58-AM-e1674063793149-300x169.png 300w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8102\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ivan Porovov via Philadelphia Flyers YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>What are your thoughts on Provorov\u2019s decision to stick by his faith? Leave your thoughts in the comments section below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEXT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/2022\/07\/australian-rugby-players-boycott-match-over-pride-themed-jerseys\/\">Australian Rugby Players Boycott Match Over Pride Themed Jerseys<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Anaheim Ducks and Philadelphia Flyers met recently. One Flyer did not wear the Pride Night-themed rainbow warmup shirt meant to show support for the LGBTQ+ movement. Ivan Provorov via Philadelphia Flyers YouTube Defensemen Ivan Provorov, a religious Christian and part of the Russian Orthodox Church, abstained from taking part in the compulsory-endorsement of beliefs &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1816233,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[547],"tags":[5458,5250,15672,15450,10340,5331,6692,5522,6575,15452,3768,3819,6990,5024],"class_list":["post-1816230","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-bongino-report","tag-bongino","tag-faith","tag-flyers","tag-ivan","tag-jersey","tag-lgbtq","tag-night","tag-philadelphia","tag-pride","tag-provorov","tag-refuses","tag-report","tag-stands","tag-wear"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1816230","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1816230"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1816230\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1816233"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1816230"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1816230"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1816230"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}