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Hockey Player Jesse Kortuem Comes Out as Gay, Inspired by 'Heated Rivalry'

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Hockey player Jesse Kortuem has come out as gay after being inspired by the hit Crave/HBO Max show Heated Rivalry. “I know many closeted and gay men in the hockey world are being hit hard by Heated Rivalry’s success,” Kortuem told Out magazine on Wednesday, January 14. “Never in my life did I think something so positive and loving could come from such a masculine sport,” I’ve struggled the last few weeks to put these emotions into words, fearing the impact on team dynamics, etc.” He continued, “Today, I took the step to finally tell my hockey journey and my story. I’m beyond grateful for all t...

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