As the Golden State Warriors will not visit the White House as a protest to Donald Trump and the White House has attacked the NFL that has led to a number of National Anthem protests, the Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins say they will still visit the White House this year due to the respect they have for the Office.

Released Statement from Penguins:

“The Pittsburgh Penguins respect the institution of the Office of the President, and the long tradition of championship teams visiting the White House. We attended White House ceremonies after previous championships – touring the historic building and visiting briefly with Presidents George H.W. Bush and Barack Obama – and have accepted an invitation to attend again this year.Any agreement or disagreement with a president’s politics, policies or agenda can be expressed in other ways. However, we very much respect the rights of other individuals and groups to express themselves as they see fit.”