re Lou Lamoriello: His rules around beards and long hair are meant to instill ~professionalism~ in his teams. However, the entire concept of western professionalism, was created to uphold white supremacist culture. It's a method of exerting power and control and, and giving a -

select few the right to determine who is "appropriate" or not. In orgs, it has determined who gets hired, who gets promotions, who gets micromanaged, overly punished, or suspended. And to the surprise of no one, it disproportionately fucks over marginalized people!

His rules inherently discriminate against anyone who might wear long hair/beards for cultural or religious reasons (e.g. someone with dreads, or someone who is Sikh). It continues to push the idea that hockey is only for Good Canadian Boys (i.e. white men) and makes and already

insular institution even more closed off. It's quite literally telling people that if you Don't Look Like Us, You Don't Belong Here. In a sport that is desperately trying to grow, this shit has no place in 2021!

lol, also on a more practical note, this shit is illegal in New York state under the 2019 amendment of their Human Rights Law. https://www.fisherphillips.com/news-insights/new-york-governor-signs-law-prohibiting-hairstyle-discrimination.html

Here's more on professionalism: https://ssir.org/articles/entry/the_bias_of_professionalism_standards#