Minnesota Wild goalie Marc-Andrew Fleury broke with NHL rules in wearing a specialty mask on Friday.
Fleury brought the mask out while warming up on the Native American Heritage Night hosted by his team. His mask was painted for the occasion, and it was meant to honor his wife, who is native.
NORTH KOREA SATELLITE LAUNCH PORTENDS NEW ERA OF RUSSIA GIVING TECH TO ROGUE REGIMES
This rule from the NHL came after several players complained they were pressured to participate in Pride Night by altering their uniforms with rainbows. As a result, the league banned any alterations to uniforms no matter the theme night.
Arizona Coyotes player Travis Dermott defied the ban last month by placing rainbow tape on his hockey stick. Dermott had playing time during the game, unlike Fleury who did not enter the ice during the game. The NHL said it would review his violation, but a punishment of any kind has yet to be issued.
Fleury did not wear the mask on the sidelines either.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER
The Wild went on to lose the Friday game to the Colorado Avalanche 3-2. The Wild are ranked seventh in the western division.
In 2003, Fleury was the first overall pick. Now, at 38, he has a save percentage of .875.
