Holtby to wear equality-themed mask for 'Hockey Is For Everyone' month

Washington Capitals netminder and You Can Play ambassador Braden Holtby will wear a special mask for "Hockey Is For Everyone" night on Feb. 24 as part of his mission to support and advocate for diversity, equality, and inclusion in hockey.

Capitals goalie Braden Holtby, champion of #LGBTQ rights, to wear 'equality-themed' face mask - #HockeyIsForEveryone https://t.co/B5q8UoG0qP pic.twitter.com/c1oeAzQmN9

- You Can Play Project (@YouCanPlayTeam) February 13, 2017

His mask, which includes the "You Can Play" and "Hockey Is For Everyone" logos, will be auctioned off to benefit the cause.

A champion of the LGBTQ community, Holtby was a natural fit to serve in the role as the club's You Can Play ambassador. He represented the Capitals while marching in the D.C. Pride Parade last summer.

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