Boston Bruins Auction Pride Warm Up Sticks to Benefit BPH As Part of 2022 Hockey is for Everyone Night

BOSTON, MA – The Boston Bruins hosted Hockey is for Everyone Night on Tuesday, February 1, during their home game against the Seattle Kraken at TD Garden.

Hockey is for Everyone is an NHL initiative, in partnership with the You Can Play program, that uses the game of hockey and the National Hockey League's global influence to drive positive social change and foster more inclusive communities.

As part of the celebration, Bruins players used rainbow tape during warm-ups, and all signed sticks are now being auctioned off through the Boston Bruins Foundation with proceeds benefiting Boston Pride Hockey (BPH). Founded in 1989, BPH has developed an inclusive community that provides a safe and welcoming environment for players to learn, enjoy and compete in the sport they love. BPH continues to expand and has recently launched an Inclusive Hockey League as well as a Youth Hockey Initiative, a program specifically geared towards younger members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community.

"We couldn't be prouder to partner with the Boston Bruins, TD Bank, and You Can Play for Hockey is for Everyone Night," said Greg Sargent, President of Boston Pride Hockey. "Thanks to their continued support, the funds raised through the stick auction will directly enable our organization to bring dynamic and inclusive hockey programming to more LGBTQ+ players and allies throughout the region—like our recently-launched Inclusive Hockey League and Youth Hockey Initiative, both of which are the first of their kind in New England."

BPH Board Member and Tournament & Friendship Series Chair Krystyn Elek represented the organization during the game, with a special presentation during the second intermission honoring BPH’s mission and encouraging spectators at TD Garden and those viewing the game on NESN to learn more.

The auction for the rainbow-taped sticks will run until February 9th and is available at BruinsAuctions.org.