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Braden Holtby and Capitals to march in 2016 Capital Pride parade

By Dave Stevenson

Feb 24, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) watches a replay after being scored upon against the Montreal Canadiens in the second period at Verizon Center. The Canadiens won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) watches a replay after being scored upon against the Montreal Canadiens in the second period at Verizon Center. The Canadiens won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby will be marching in the 2016 Capital Pride Parade on Saturday June 11.

In recent years, the NHL has seen a number of its players and teams show support for the LGBT community in a variety of ways. The Washington Capitals have announced that the organization and goaltender Braden Holtby will be marching in the 2016 Capital Pride Parade, which is a parade put on by the Capital Pride Alliance to celebrate the LGBT community.

Other teams to support the LGBT alliance in recent months include the Edmonton Oilers, who had captain Andrew Ference march in a pride parade, the Chicago Blackhawks, who sent the Stanley Cup to a pride parade, and the Calgary Flames.

“I am honored to represent the Capitals and participate in this important event that shines light on the contributions the LGBT community makes every day,” said Holtby, via Capitals Today. “I believe in equality for all people and I look forward to showing my support along with our organization and fans.”

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The NHL has been accepting of the LGBT community, going as far to openly support the You Can Play Project, an organization that is striving to make sure that all athletes, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, can receive a welcoming environment in their locker rooms.

A number of teams and players have helped out with public service announcements supporting the You Can Play Project. One of the co-founders of the You Can Play Project is Flames general manager Brian Burke’s son Patrick.

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