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the way pwhl fans have made Britta Curl the scapegoat for the league will never not piss me off, not because I agree with her beliefs, but because by scapegoating one player and directing all your attention to loudly hating her you don't actually do anything real.

Also, aside from the fact that Britta Curl is not the only player with her beliefs in the league, I actually don't think yelling at the league to fire her is productive! I actually don't think a business should be allowed to discriminate against employees based on their political beliefs! I think that's a dangerous precedent to set, personally!

Like you don't have to spend your money in support of a franchise with players who are loud about politics you don't agree with. But saying they don't deserve to pay their bills and feed themselves is not exactly the most progressive take either.

I just want to also add a masterlist of resources for things you, pwhl blogger, can concretely do to combat transphobia in the PWHL!

Firstly, use this template/guide to email the league and the pwhpa to demand they develop, release, and implement the gender inclusion policy they still owe us.

Additionally, if you have the financial means, pledge to donate in Curl's name. I personally did $5 per point and $1 per PIM this past season, but you can choose whatever donation makes sense for you! Also, here are some places you can donate that advocate for LGBTQ people in hockey/detroit/both:

You Can Play

The Ruth Ellis Center (see @whitecherrylavender's reblog for more details)

The Detroit Chapter of Stonewall Sports (see @royaletigertowelpapertowelpp's reblog for more)

From u/pythagoreanpentagram on reddit: Stand With Trans and Transgender Michigan

You can also follow along with a Detroit fan-led effort to fundraise for trans nonprofits at puckcurl.com

Dick Allen, Atlanta Braves, 1974 (retired to avoid reporting, ended up having his rights flipped to Philly)

Kenny Anderson, Toronto Raptors, 1998 (didn't want to play in Canada, got flipped to Boston the next week)

Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat, 2025 (got himself suspended and ultimately traded to Golden State)

Donn Clendenon, Houston Astros, 1968 (retired to avoid playing for a racist manager, re-signed with the Expos later)

J.D. Drew, Philadelphia Phillies, 1997 (played indy ball for a year, re-entered the draft, was taken by the Cardinals)

Curt Flood, St. Louis Cardinals, 1969 (went to the Supreme Court, he retired while waiting for the case to resolve)

Cutter Gauthier, Philadelphia Flyers, 2024 (traded to the Ducks for Jamie Drysdale)

James Harden, like every two years when he gets bored, he always ends up getting moved

Hideki Irabu, San Diego Padres, 1997 (refused to leave Japan until he was traded to the Yankees)

Andrei Kirilenko, Philadelphia 76ers, 2015 (refused to report, went back to Russia, who can blame him?)

Rostislav Klesla, Buffalo Sabres, 2014 (went back to Czechia rather than play in Buffalo)

Eric Lindros, Quebec Nordiques, 1991 (told Quebec he wouldn't play for them, got drafted anyway, forced his way to Philly)

Haason Reddick, New York Jets, 2024 (refused to report for six months until he got a better contract)

Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers, 2021 (sat out half the season before he was traded to the Nets)

Egor Zamula, Pittsburgh Penguins, 2025 (straight up refused to report, got his contract voided, signed with CBJ)

my mother, completely deadpan: well are they reviewing the theatrical release or director's cut.

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