Canucks to Host Hockey Is For Everyone Night

Vancouver, B.C. - The Vancouver Canucks will celebrate diversity and inclusion in the game with Hockey Is For Everyone Night on Tuesday, February 20th. The annual campaign is promoted by every Member Club in the National Hockey League and focuses on awareness and activities that celebrate all who play or watch hockey, including fans of every race, colour, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and those with disabilities.

Henrik Sedin, Canucks ambassador, will be joined by teammates during pre-game warm-up wearing rainbow-coloured jerseys with matching Pride tape on their sticks. Every jersey worn during warm-up will be signed and available by auction to fans, with proceeds benefiting the You Can Play Project. Fans can bid on the jerseys at
auctions.nhl.com
, starting on game day at 3 pm PST through Monday, March 5th at 8 pm PST.
The Canucks Team Store will also sell a variety of merchandise celebrating Hockey Is For Everyone and the You Can Play Project at locations throughout Rogers Arena and at Vanbase.ca. The Vancouver Pride Society will be represented at Community Corner (section 111) and game entertainment celebrating the special event will feature throughout the night.
The Canucks are committed to inclusive programs that celebrate diversity and encourage the growth of hockey year-round, including Female Jamboree, the Vancouver Pride Parade, the Seventh Generation Club, Special Olympics BC, Canucks Autism Network and many more worthwhile initiatives.

HOCKEY IS FOR EVERYONE
The National Hockey League is dedicated to Hockey Is For Everyone month and the ongoing effort to encourage diversity and inclusion in hockey, supported by each of the 31 Member Clubs and the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA). Hockey Is for Everyone activities feature every day during the month of February throughout the NHL. The campaign is conducted in partnership with the You Can Play Project -- a non-profit that supports the LGBTQ community and fighting homophobia in sports.
YOU CAN PLAY
The You Can Play Project was launched in 2012 in honour of Brendan Burke and works to ensure there is safety and inclusion for all who participate in sports, including LGBTQ athletes, coaches, and fans.