Hockey’s first openly gay pro Brock McGillis explains why HBO’s Heated Rivalry hype could actually make NHL players less likely to come out

Brock McGillis, the first openly gay professional hockey player, questions the impact of the fictional series 'Heated Rivalry' on encouraging NHL players to come out. He believes the show may not resonate with the hockey community and could even have an adverse effect. McGillis highlights the deep-rooted homophobia in the sport, which starts at a young age and persists.

Hockey’s first openly gay pro Brock McGillis explains why HBO’s Heated Rivalry hype could actually make NHL players less likely to come out
Brock McGillis, the first openly gay professional hockey player, questions the impact of the fictional series 'Heated Rivalry' on encouraging NHL players to come out. He believes the show may not resonate with the hockey community and could even have an adverse effect. McGillis highlights the deep-rooted homophobia in the sport, which starts at a young age and persists.