New study suggests pride nights can make an impact

What, if anything, do pride games and pride nights achieve in the NHL achieve? It’s a question we’ve all heard countless times in the stands, in sports bars, and have read on social media. To some, a single night with a message of inclusion is woefully inadequate; it’s the bare minimum a sports franchise can do to send a message that all fans can feel welcome. Others feel that such events are inappropriate at sporting events or are against them altogether.

On Wednesday, Australia’s Monash University shared the first academic study investigating if diversity-themed games can curtail discriminatory behavior.