Arizona Coyotes defenceman Travis Dermott became the first NHL player to use the recently-banned Pride Tape on the shaft of his stick in Saturday's matinee game against the Anaheim Ducks.
The Canadian Press reported in early October that the NHL sent a memo to teams clarifying what players can and cannot do as part of theme celebrations this season, including a ban on the use of rainbow-coloured stick tape for Pride nights.
CP added that the updated guidance reaffirms on-ice player uniforms and gear for games, warm-ups and official team practices cannot be altered to reflect theme nights.
Dermott logged 17:29 minutes of ice time with the tape in the Coyotes' 2-1 win.
Arizona Coyotes defenseman Travis Dermott used Pride tape on his stick in a game against the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday.
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When asked if Dermott would be fined or otherwise disciplined, the NHL told The Athletic in a statement: “We will review it in due course." ⤵️
When asked if the 26-year-old Newmarket, Ont., native would be fined or disciplined, the NHL told The Athletic “We will review it in due course," in a statement.
