Russian Orthodox Christian NHL Player Says Not Wearing 'Pride' Jersey Due to His Faith

Ivan Provorov, a Russian player in the NHL, sparked controversy on Tuesday night after declining to wear a jersey with LGBTQ+ "Pride" markings during pregame warmups with fellow members of the Philadelphia Flyers team, citing religious objections.

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