Joe Veleno, playing for Team Canada in the IIHF championship, stomped on the leg of a Swiss player with his skate.

Yet another NHL team has opted out of wearing its LGBT "Pride" jerseys -- and it may indirectly be because of Russian President Putin.

An NHL goalie has said that his faith comes first and has refused to wear a pro-LGBT jersey on his team's so-called "pride" night.

"Shame to the state and to the people. Once against hate wins. Which ever player it was should be ashamed of themselves."

A pro sports player who stood up for his personal religious beliefs against the radical LGBT agenda is earning plaudits for his bravery.

The Philadelphia Flyers defenseman refused to wear the team's LGBT pride-themed uniform, citing his religious convictions as the reason.

A former NHL player recalled as a "beloved enforcer" has died of a heart attack at the age of 52 after battling an illness for years.

The Pittsburgh Penguins' star defenseman suffered his second stroke in eight years, but he hopes to be playing again soon.