Montreal Canadiens forward Andrew Shaw was announced as an ambassador for the You Can Play Project on Thursday as part of NHL's "Hockey is for Everyone" initiative in February.

The month is directed in part by the You Can Play Project, a nonprofit lending support to the LGBTQ community and dedicated to fighting homophobia in sport. Each of the NHL's 30 teams have named a You Can Play ambassador who will "lead the way" in combating homophobia in their markets.

The entire list can be found here.

Last spring, when Shaw was a member of the Chicago Blackhawks, he was suspended for directing a homophobic slur at an official.

The You Can Play Project contacted the NHL, condemning Shaw's actions, but also expressing desire to work with and educate Shaw.

Shaw seemed contrite when he apologized for the incident, and now he's supporting that remorse with what will hopefully be meaningful action.

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