I love it when I am unexpectedly greeted with the news that some of the right allies are standing up to fight homophobia. I don't mean to say that there are wrong allies, but I do think there are organizations out there that, if the stand up, can truly take a bigger chunk out of the wall that is homophobia than others.
The Guardian has a nice blurb about how the NHL just became a huge supporter in the fight against homophobia in athletics. And it isn't just the league, it is the NHL Players' Association as well...in fact, they have been on board all along:
NHL players have supported the You Can Play Project since its inception, which we are pleased to formalize and expand upon with today’s announcement,” said Don Fehr, NHLPA Executive Director. “The players believe our partnership with the NHL and You Can Play will foster an inclusive hockey environment from the grassroots level to the professional ranks.
You can learn more about You Can Play here.