With the release of a new PSA from the captain of the Colorado Avalanche hockey team, the NHL has become the first sports league in North America to support gay rights across the board.

According to a statement released by the You Can Play Project, members from all teams in the National Hockey League have voiced their support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) athletes and fans.

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Seattle Reign FC video for You Can Play Project

BY MINDY TOWNSEND
Care2.com

Even though the world has made significant progress in the past few years, it’s still hard out there for gay men and lesbians, especially in the world of sports. The You Can Play Project is an organization dedicated to rectifying this by promoting equality, safety and respect for all athletes, regardless of sexual orientation.

Several professional athletes and college teams have signed onto the project, and, as of June, the first American women’s professional sports team has signed on, as well. Earlier this week, the Seattle Reign FC (a soccer team, to the uninitiated) released a video announcing their partnership with You Can Play.

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