“For all 13 years of my NHL career, I have been a Christian — not just in title but in how I choose to live my life daily. I have a personal faith in Jesus Christ, who died on the cross for my sins and, in response, asks me to love everyone and to follow him. I have no hate in my heart for anyone, and I have always strived to treat everyone that I encounter with respect and kindness.In this specific instance, I am choosing not to endorse something that is counter to my personal convictions, which are based on the Bible, the highest authority in my life.I strongly believe that every person has value and worth, and the LGBTQIA+ community, like all others, should be welcomed in all aspects of the game of hockey.”

“I have no hate in my heart for LGBTQ people, and I welcome them into our stadium and our sport. But I refuse to support groups that remain silent in the face of the murder of the innocent or encourage further bloodshed.”

“We welcome LGBTQ people into our stadium and reject hatred toward them. But we also reject the hatred many LGBTQ activists direct toward who differ with them. Therefore, we will refuse to support groups that remain silent in the face of the murder of the innocent or encourage further bloodshed.”