Players given the option to support social causes on their sticks, a number of players on each side of issues
The NHL has ended the ban on players showing support for social causes on hockey sticks, including Pride tape.
"After consultation with the NHL Players' Association and the NHL Player Inclusion Coalition, Players will now have the option to voluntarily represent social causes with their stick tape throughout the season," reads a statement on the league's website.
The decision didn't mention jerseys or other equipment.
This summer, all 32 NHL teams received memos banning special warmup jerseys and Pride tape, after some players opted out of wearing Pride-themed jerseys.
On Saturday, Arizona Coyotes defenceman Travis Dermott defied the Pride tape ban during a game against the Los Angeles Kings.
Earlier this month, players including Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid and Leafs defenceman Morgan Reilly criticized the ban, saying they were "disappointed" about it.
A few players supported the ban, including former Philadelphia Flyers player Ivan Provorov, who cited religious reasons.

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