Now in its third year, the expanded two-day event provided a showcase for the two leading LGBTQ+ hockey associations in the Pacific Northwest, increasing visibility and awareness with an interactive fan zone that included a sign-making station, photo booth and temporary tattoos, and appearances on and off the ice from former NHL players like Andrew Ference, Corey Hirsch, Dave Tomlinson, Dave Babych and Jyrki Lumme.
Pride Tape’s Dean Petruk and Jeff McLean, a long-time friend of Ranford, celebrated their venture’s 10th anniversary by being on hand to continue their mission of promoting diversity, equality and inclusion through sport. And League partner, the You Can Play Project, conducted an education session for local…