![Philadelphia Flyers’ defenseman Ivan Provorov plays in a game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., on May 4, 2020.
Philadelphia Flyers’ defenseman Ivan Provorov plays in a game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., on May 4, 2020.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20230119130144_93fa84ee300c7c919b88734161beaebb5d98ea24832b604ed5c356c121e30a38.jpg)
Philadelphia Flyers’ Ivan Provorov Sparks Media Firestorm With Refusal to Wear Rainbow ‘Pride Jersey’
The defenseman cited his Russian Orthodox faith in his decision to decline the sweater at Tuesday’s ‘LGBTQ+ Pride Night’
The defenseman cited his Russian Orthodox faith in his decision to decline the sweater at Tuesday’s ‘LGBTQ+ Pride Night’
The Columbus Blue Jackets’ captain shares appreciation for his lifelong Catholicism.
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