"Make no mistake, this is a surprising and serious setback. I have spoken to many who are heartbroken, angry, and disappointed by this decision. If you are a member of one of the communities who has been celebrated as part of the Hockey is for Everyone initiative, please know that you are still a valued member of the hockey community. We will not lose the incredible progress we've made in inclusion over the last decade, and we are counting on the League for continued support and leadership in this area."