NEW YORK—Representatives of the New York Rangers professional hockey team and Madison Square Garden met with gay advocates and openly lesbian New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn April 16 and agreed to take action to lessen anti-gay slurs in the stands at the team’s games.

“The Rangers and MSG/Cablevision agreed to implement a specific action plan based on the recommendations we made at the meeting,” Kevin Jennings, executive director of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, told the New York Times.

Jennings was one of the fans who complained earlier this year about the uncomfortable atmosphere for gays at Rangers games.

While specific steps to be taken weren’t outlined, Jennings said the discussion included ideas such as creating a public service announcement and requiring sensitivity training for Rangers employees.

Quinn, in a statement, called the meeting “highly productive” and praised fans “who, after experiencing this homophobic atmosphere, took positive action to try and create a better environment for all fans and families who attend games.”

The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League, as do the Chicago Blackhawks.