NHL's Pride Cup: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Athletes

0:00You're listening to NHL News today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. The NHL kicked off the 2026 Unites Pride Cup today in Surrey, British Columbia, marking the third straight year of this event. Partnering with Pride Tape, the league hosted three games featuring Vancouver's, the cutting edges against the Seattle Pride Hockey Association. It's all about celebrating LGBTQ plus athletes, fans, and allies in hockey. Kim Davis, the NHL Senior Executive Vice President for Social Impact, highlighted how the sport thrives when everyone feels included on the ice. In, the stands, and in communities. This Pride Cup puts that idea into action, supporting players who show up as themselves. The opening ceremony included a ceremonial puk-drop by Senator Dr. Christopher Wells, co-founder of Pride Tape, and Ernie Klassen, member of. Parliament for South Surrey, White Rock. National anthems were performed by cutting edges player Steven Scotchia,

1:03with special guests like Andrew Ferrance and Harrison Brown joining for game. One, the cutting edges took the win in that first match-up. Both teams were received $25,000 donations to boost their community work. Players like Forward K. LaCasse shared how special it feels to play on this big stage with music, announcers, and NHL backing. For many, it's a chance they missed as kids proving they belong in the game. Two more games wrap up the series. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. Some people meditate. I just lay down and press play. S-O-L-L-I-SoliPillow.com