Boycotts team warmups.

SAN JOSE, Kalifornia (PNN - March 18, 2023 - The San Jose Sharks hosted a Pride Night Saturday and wore “special” jerseys designed by a homosexual artist from the city. One of the Sharks goaltenders took exception to the unnatural display, however.

Sharks goaltender James Reimer refused to wear the jersey and decided to boycott team warmups before its home game against the New York Islanders.

Reimer said the jerseys conflicted with his religious beliefs.

He read a statement during a press conference, which was then posted on the Sharks’ Twitter account.

“For all 13 years of my NHL career, I have been a Christian - not just in title but in how I choose to live my daily life. I have a personal faith in Jesus Christ, who died on a cross for my sins, and in response, asks me to love everyone and follow Him. I have no hate in my heart for anyone and I have always strived to treat everyone I encounter with respect and kindness. In this specific instance, I am choosing not to endorse something that is counter to my personal convictions, which are based on the Bible, the highest authority in my life. I strongly believe that every person has value and worth and the LGBTQIA+ community, like all others, should be welcomed in all aspects of the game of hockey.”