This shouldn’t even be controversial. Good for this guy for standing firm and not caving to the woke mob!

I can’t wrap my head around how you guys in the media can’t respect his choice, it’s ridiculous.

it went from "just leave us alone, why do you care what adults do in their own bedroom" to "SUPPORT MY LIFESTYLE PUBLICLY OR ELSE" pretty quick

Bravo to Provorov for standing up for his beliefs

It's amazing how everyone in the mainstream media has a view of Provorov that is completely opposite the view of 99.9% of hockey fans (judging by comments on videos about this). It's almost like every "journalist" has been told what to say.

I wish more players had the balls to say no about issues being pushed on them !

I’m gay, what’s the problem. I don’t even like to wear anything pride related.

Good for Ivan. I'm a gay man, and I'm not offended by this. You can't force him to agree with something he doesn't believe in. I stand with Ivan Provorov... They need to get rid of these silly pride nights at all sports events, it's unnecessary...

There's nothing wrong with what he did nor is there any reason to celebrate someone else's sexuality.

WEAR THE PROVOROV JERSEY EVERY GAME THIS YEAR NO MATTER WHAT TEAM IS PLAYING. THEY WANT TO PUSH THEIR AGENDA ON US THROUGH FACIST TACTICS FINE WE PUSH BACK PEACEFULLY This season will be filled with hockey fans wearing Ivan Provorov hockey jersey to the Philadelphia Flyers Games!!! This literally makes me want to go to a hockey game to just sport the jersey in the stadium stands. Stand strong. All he did was live and let live. It's never the other way around.

Where are the "lot of fans" that are disappointed in Provorov? I haven't read one comment like that on any Provorov story yet

No,no,no,, the fans overwhelmingly support Provorov. Do your research by countless comments on countless sites concerning this subject

It’s not homophobic to refuse to wear or use something to promote something you don’t agree with ! But leave it to the woke leftists to be so tolerant ! Good for Ivan !

I argue that he greatly increased the value of his unworn jersey and stick. Therefore, he did more for the charity than any other player.

Or, we can just respect an individuals autonomy, political and religious freedoms.

An ordinary guy, born in the Russian outback and raised the way his grandparents lived. (One moment: Provorov was born in the same city as the first female cosmonaut, Valentina Tereshkova. And his hometown of Yaroslavl also has the title of City of Military Glory in World War II) Since childhood, he went to pray in the temple before hockey training. What right do you have to take it away from him? "Conviction and pride matter most!" is that what they say? Or is it only about LGBT pride?

Ice Hockey isn't big in Australia but Provorov has put the NHL on the map down under! Everyone is cheering him on! I got my hands on a Provorov jersey 👌

It’s not a controversy. I wouldn’t want to promote something I don’t believe in either

Provorov is a hero. Gotta pick up his jersey.

Being atheist for my whole life now I’m thinking of converting into Russian Orthodoxy.

The way they are discussing this you would think he killed somebody.Big deal if he missed a pre-game skate.

IVAN GREAT JOB STANDING FOR YOU BELIEFS , GOD BLESS YOU ...SUE THOSE WHO TRY TO DEFAME YOU

As a NHL fan from Europe i just dont get what is happening in America, you guys went crazy. A grown man decides to not wear a certain jersey and media have gone wild about it. I bet that most of these lgbt people would be much happier if the media just let them be and not talk about them all the time. Just these few stupid activist that needs atention are the ones that harms the comunity the most.

Lol…… his jerseys are sold out. Kind of tells you all you need to know about this issue!

Tolerance!!! Do it, or else!

Well done Provorov! A real man. He acted according to his opinion! Even Provorov never drank alcohol! He is not the most public player, but a few years ago Ivan gave an interview in which he surprised with one confession. - How do you feel about alcohol? - Negatively. I didn't drink, don't drink, and don't intend to. I think these things are incompatible with sports. Especially during the season. But to each, of course, his own. - They say that a glass of dry red wine in the evening is even good for health. - I have never tried alcohol and don't plan to, so I don't need it. - A glass of champagne for New Years? - Not.

My question for the LGBT community...do you actually feel supported by players wearing pride jerseys, especially when those who don't comply get publicly shamed?

This guy is a worthy man. Russian Orthodox

95% of the sports media is hard left. Remember that everybody.

Most people stand with Ivan

It's absolutely ridiculous that thing has exploded like this. Go Provorov! Freedom to have your own opinion.

Way to go Ivan! I support your stance 💯💯💯👏👏👏 including The Russian Federation's banning of Wokesim coonery and baffoonery. How about that! It took a Russian man in the NHL to stand up to this B. S. Where are all the Canadian and American men in the NHL? It seems to me that they are allowing themselves to be femenized. All Praises To The Most High. 🙏🙏🙏

On this day, the Russian Orthodox celebrated the Epiphany of the Lord by swimming in the ice hole. If Provorov had put on a rainbow that day, then in Russia no one would have understood or forgotten this.

This is so disgusting. Shame on the NHL for this pathetic nonsense.

Stop bringing politics into sports

violation of his religious beliefs... you won't ask a Muslim to eat pork ...don't ask one to wear clothes against his beliefs

Much respect to Provorov! The NHL media really needs to STFU about the woke/identity politics and just cover the game! Provorov doesn't have to do anything just because you want to see it. The virtue signaling NHL media is a joke!

There is no controversy. He didn't take a knee to the new religion and now they hate him. We should all be so brave.

Why have pride night? It in itself isn't inclusive. Furthermore, sports leagues don't need to send messages on social issues. I hate this kind of thing. I enjoy watching pro hockey, but the virtue signaling of the NHL looks forced and pathetic. Good on Provorov for choosing not to participate in a celebration that he doesn't feel fit him.

I will buy tomorrow Provorov jerseys. Respect

Why they forcing to something they don’t want to be involved in just do your thing leave us alone like we left y’all alone it’s easy man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!pleaseeee

Keep toeing the company line guys. America is turning on you. Good for Provorov

Are there actuality lots of fans that are disappointed

The real story is how butthurt people are about it

Literally every comment here is celebrating this man. The media is trying so hard. 🤣

This IS NOT NEWS WORTHY. Leave the Man and his religion alone and in peace.

Go Ivan go!

There is nothing wrong with players supporting pride, there is nothing wrong with players not supporting it. They signed up to play hockey not to be advocates for various political causes. Shame on the media for sowing division and hatred , completely ignoring the actual event and the rest of the players efforts and focusing exclusively on Provorov. It didnt overshadow anything, the media done that themselves.

Way to go Provorov!!

How is this controversial. It isn't dude is The man

The Ivan Provorov controversy... What controversy?! This inquisition is becoming dangerous to people. The controversy here, is this video talking about this and those insane opinions from thos 'commentators'.

Наконец-то, нашёлся хоть один смельчак, кто сказал веское слово против, кто заговорил о содомском грехе, молодец Иван! Качнул вантузом эту безумную затею! И чем больше людей оденет майку с именем Ивана, тем больше мир увидит адекватных людей! Поддержите друг друга, это нужно, прежде всего, для нас!

Can the NHL have some equity and hold a White Pride/Male Pride/Christian Pride night

This is literally becoming increasingly more insane how does this even fly

All hail the Woke Cucumber!

They are really making these players wear rainbow jerseys. Wtf? Lmao

Homophobia gtfoh he didn't do anything wrong.

Now make a Muslim participate in "pride night"

Ivan stands for free human Will Provi is my Hero!!

Since when is Pride a charity?

“My ancestors smile on me imperial. Can you say the same” if it’s about equality why are they mad they had equal freedom to express his faith

Very unbiased discussion 🙄

His jersey SOLD-OUT in response to the bullying of his Religion....I would like to see Christianity Flyer nite and all 17,000 get a crucifix ....

inclusivity they say

Уважение этому человеку - настоящий русский

Good for him! Makes me want to buy his jersey!

It's not controversial, this is a free country at least it used to be.......

Not letting him play would be a punishment for being Christian

I wonder what Greg's wife's boyfriend thinks of this?

Ivan ,tell your critics to take their Pride sin and go to NH-ELL!

How dare someone refuse to conform to ideologies that contradict their personal beliefs. Personal beliefs and religious beliefs should be banned!!!!

I love how Greg says that must be "consequences" for not participating in the LGBQT political movement. It's amazing how authoritarians are the heroes now.

Now everyone can see what does it really means - PRIDE - shown by Ivan and John. They both truly has their own pride.

It’s not homophobic to disagree with a lifestyle 💁‍♀️

“Controversy” 😂

so if they had 2nd amendment night and someone didn't warm up with AR15 jerseys on. would you be made that they were still aloud to play after not doing warm ups?

Yeah Provy should be the next captain and not because he stood for his beliefs but because he’s a great leader and defenseman. But…..yeah I doubt the Flyers organization will have the stomach to support Torts and the team if that choice of giving Ivan the “C” were to be made.

Forcing people to tow the popular line while against their personal beliefs and what’s in their heart is surely NOT what pride night is about?

Greg has officially sold out

Ваня, мы с тобой!!!!!

There is no controversy at all, a man taking a stand for his believes and values. Mr. Provokov was hires to play Hockey, not as a dress up doll. Last I checked his jerseys were sold out !

I 100% support LGBTQ rights, but I find the tactics the media and the activists use of shaming, bashing, trying to get ppl fired (Yes that happens) to be almost stassi like. You don't change minds with those tactics, in fact you just harden their original stance and drive resentment towards the LGBTQ community. Plus we are bombarded with LGBTQ activism in damn near every modern movie, commercial, etc. Even my gay buddy gets annoyed with it too. More entertainment, less activism...

Он не должен вносить отдельно взнос в благотворительность, а уж тем более пропагандировать то, что ему чуждо! Иван герой!

WOW, look how few likes you have. (39 likes, 390 DISLIKES) Says where the MAJORITY of people stand on this issue.

its funny how they say they "respect" religion but would not give even a inch of the same respect they give this woke lgbtq stuff.

Why not go for rainbow colored ice? And a rainbow puck. Then the goalies will have a rainbow target on their butt, and the only way to score is to...y'know the rest. Make that a three pointer.

Wyshynski is so hypocritical and limited in his speculation. Thumbs up for Provorov's common sense, consistency and true integrity(as apposed to the flukes like this poorly dressed principless character)

The only people complaining about this issue are woke reporters who call for tolerance but can't show it to someone with different ideas. His jersey sold out after this. That should show you how fans really feel about it. Stop forcing your ideas down people's throats.

... the number of anti-woke to woke... is a striking disproportion. It's a matter of simply standing-up and saying, "this ends now!"

The Groomers are very angry, many groomers work in media.

You turned ideas of equality into a joke

The sad part is that he had to supply a reason for not wearing it. He should be allowed to say "I'm not wearing it because I don't want to," and that should be it. Never give in to the irrational mob, hold your ground. Listen to the reactions. One person didn't wear a jersey, and they are "disappointed in the league," and "it over shadows everything else the team has done." These reactions are the backward steps. If one person not wearing a jersey sets back your movement, your movement is a farce. Also, he's not protesting. He's just refusing to take part in pointless political posturing and virtue signaling.

These two dont sound genuine at all, its like they know what they are allowed to say and what they arent.

Well done provorov.

the time has come to wear T-shirts in support of traditional sexual orientation. Respect to Ivan

Cry me a river Greg

How about we just let them play hockey? Not everything has to be a billboard for LGBT. Really starting to think it's less about support and more about "thats a nice (thing) you got there, be a shame if something cancelled it"

I wouldn’t call him a homophobe but you gotta wear your teams jersey if you want to play. makes sense why he was benched. it’s a team sport. Idk why everyone is trying to make this so political

Give me a break

Drain the swamp, Vlad!