Chicago Blackhawks sued by former employee who claims he was fired for being gay
The Blackhawks' former PR manager accused his supervisor of "discriminating against him because he was a homosexual male."
August 18, 2025
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A gay hockey player is on a mission to create an inclusive hockey culture from the inside out
“This isn’t just about hockey. It’s about creating a world where everyone belongs,” out hockey player Brock McGillis tells The Advocate.
March 31, 2025
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.
November 27, 2023
Chicago Blackhawks Coach Accused of Sexually Assaulting Male Player
The Blackhawks failed to promptly and thoroughly investigate the 2010 accusation against a coach, a new report concludes, and now two top executives are out of their jobs.
October 27, 2021
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.
April 20, 2016
NHL Kiss Cam Spotlights Same-Sex Smooch, Lady Gaga
There was much for LGBT hockey fans to enjoy at a recent Blackhawks game.
March 8, 2016
Hockey: Oilers Captain to March in Edmonton Pride
The captain of the Edmonton Oilers announced that he will be participating in this weekend's pride parade.
June 5, 2014
The Blackhawks Assault Scandal Is Most Likely the Tip of the Iceberg
Powerful and lucrative organizations hide crimes and mistake sexual assaults and pedophilia as "gay scandals."
October 28, 2021
NHL Investigates Homophobic Slur Shouted Live on TV
The epithet came as the Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
March 12, 2019
Meet The LGBT Allies Headed to Sochi
There aren't a ton of out LGBT athletes heading to Sochi (far from it), but many allies have made their displeasure with Russia's antigay laws heard.
February 6, 2014