Down by the River Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Anders Nilsson was named "hetero" of the year for his support of the LGBTQ community. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canucks-anders-nilsson-wins-lgbtq-award When Anders Nilsson debuted a new goalie mask earlier this season, it showed he was a progressive person in a traditionally macho world of pro sports. The 27-year-old Canucks goaltender chose to display the pride flag on the back of his mask “to support my gay friends,” as he explained at the time. While just a small show of support, it’s something that would have been unheard of 10+ years ago. It shows how the sports world is starting to become more inclusive, and Nilsson is one of the athletes helping the cause. For his efforts, he was recognized by the LGBTQ community back in his native Sweden. Nilsson was named ‘Hetero of the Year’ at the QX Gay Gala for promoting diversity with the artwork on his mask. “It’s great to see that the rainbow flag on my goalie helmets has been getting so much attention,” Nilsson continued. “For me it is really important to be a good role model and show that hockey is for everyone. Especially when it comes to kids and teenagers. “Everyone should feel welcomed to play hockey, no matter your sexual orientation, religion, or race.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Good for him. To be honest I hadn't noticed that on his mask before, probably because he rarely plays now but still good on him to support his friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekker Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Meh. Not my cup of tea. But nice to see people are free to express their beliefs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cramarossa Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 He's worn the pride flag on his mask for a few seasons now. I was surprised he wasn't named the team's HIFE ambassador. Congrats to Anders! Allyship is important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reyezone Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I had just assumed he was gay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 30 minutes ago, Cramarossa said: He's worn the pride flag on his mask for a few seasons now. I was surprised he wasn't named the team's HIFE ambassador. Congrats to Anders! Allyship is important. For a lot of teams, it has become a PR move. Marchand, Seguin, and Shaw were named their team's HIFE ambassador and I know that at least Seguin and Shaw have come under fire for homophobic comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloubek Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 22 minutes ago, reyezone said: I had just assumed he was gay Apparently not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbanezRG Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 What a good guy, now... STOP THE &^@#ING PUCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I'm glad he's willing to express his beliefs and convictions. It's wonderful that we live in a country that allows this sort of freedom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 50 minutes ago, IbanezRG said: What a good guy, now... STOP THE &^@#ING PUCK He did very well last time he played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Just now, -AJ- said: I'm glad he's willing to express his beliefs and convictions. It's wonderful that we live in a country that allows this sort of freedom. Indeed. Freedom is nice. It's amazing to think how life was years ago when kings and big terds would rule out of fear. I am amazed how the world has progressed. Hard to believe we use to be such monkeys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 While it's cool to see Nilsson supporting his gay friends, is putting a 3x2 inch flag on the back of your mask really award worthy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, HerrDrFunk said: While it's cool to see Nilsson supporting his gay friends, is putting a 3x2 inch flag on the back of your mask really award worthy? This was somewhat my thought too. Maybe he's done other stuff too? I guess his comment on why he had the flag was something, but you're right, it seems like a pretty small amount of work for an award. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
189lb enforcers? Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 17 minutes ago, -AJ- said: I'm glad he's willing to express his beliefs and convictions. It's wonderful that we live in a country that allows this sort of freedom. It’s not the country, it’s the culture which allows our freedoms, as demonstrated in the Western world. Good for Anders on this distinction. Don Cherry though... he actually has members of this community sit in his lap and embraces them. I’d say that’s more of a breaking down of the “macho” barrier than a mask or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 "Prestigious"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuckFather Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 3 hours ago, chilliwiggins said: Its better then the white flag Canucks have been waving through-out the last few seasons Maybe he should add rainbows and unicorns to represent the current regime It's not "Better then", it's "Better than". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cramarossa Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 2 hours ago, kloubek said: Apparently not. That doesn't look like his wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Hutton Wink said: "Prestigious"... lol that was my thought too. Never even knew this award existed. Like that commercial, saying: "the most meaningful trophy in hockey is the Good Deeds Cup". Yeah, okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Biestra Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 1 hour ago, 189lb enforcers? said: It’s not the country, it’s the culture which allows our freedoms, as demonstrated in the Western world. Good for Anders on this distinction. Don Cherry though... he actually has members of this community sit in his lap and embraces them. I’d say that’s more of a breaking down of the “macho” barrier than a mask or something. Hockey without violence is like a silver ballet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 2 hours ago, kloubek said: Apparently not. Just now, Cramarossa said: That doesn't look like his wife. Yup. It really doesn't at all... perhaps when she was younger? I doubt it though... Anders is super good looking. If I had to date one Canuck and I was a girl... I'd %100 try to slide in Anders DM. 3 hours ago, reyezone said: I had just assumed he was gay Anders is %100 into girls and his wife specifically lol Not that there's anything wrong with not being into girls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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