Braden Holtby won't be going to the White House to celebrate the Capitals' Stanley Cup victory.
‘ Stanley Cup victory at the White House with U.S. President Donald Trump, the goaltender told reporters Friday.
The four-time all-star and 2016 Vezina Trophy winner joins teammate Brett Connolly in turning down the visit. Holtby said he had to “stay true” to his values. “My family and myself, we believe in a world where humans are treated with respect regardless of your stature, what you’re born into, so I think that’s just where it’s at in terms of this decision,” said Holtby, when asked if the decision was related to his support for the LGBTQ community.Devante Smith-Pelly — who played a key role in the Capitals’ 2018 Cup win, but is currently in the AHL — has also previously said he wouldn’t go to the White House.
Alexander Ovechkin had previously said he was excited to take part in the tradition of going to the White House, which sees the players meet the sitting president.
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