Going Deep with Donnovan Bennett

Is Hockey for Everyone? Provorov, Tortorella and Pride Night in Philly

Episode Summary

With Flyers defenceman Ivan Provorov boycotting the pre-game Pride Night activities in Philadelphia, and Flyers head coach John Tortorella backing him up in the post-game, Donnovan addresses the comments made by both player and coach after the Flyers 5-2 win vs. the Ducks. He brings on former NHL player Kurtis Gabriel to discuss where the Flyers go from here, and how we can all be better allies to the LGBTQ2S+ community (14:36). Afterwards, Donnovan checks in on the NHL's statement on what went on, and chats with Breakfast Television's Sid Seixeiro on what the NHL itself should do (if anything), and the league's 'Hockey is For Everyone' initiative (26:53). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Episode Notes

With Flyers defenceman Ivan Provorov boycotting the pre-game Pride Night activities in Philadelphia, and Flyers head coach John Tortorella backing him up in the post-game, Donnovan addresses the comments made by both player and coach after the Flyers 5-2 win vs. the Ducks. He brings on former NHL player Kurtis Gabriel to discuss where the Flyers go from here, and how we can all be better allies to the LGBTQ2S+ community (14:36). Afterwards, Donnovan checks in on the NHL's statement on what went on, and chats with Breakfast Television's Sid Seixeiro on what the NHL itself should do (if anything), and the league's 'Hockey is For Everyone' initiative (26:53).

 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.