"Hockey's Hottest Rivalry Heats Up Off the Ice: Can the NHL Handle Its First Openly Gay Player? The National Hockey League (NHL) has long been a bastion of physicality and toughness, but a growing debate is focusing attention on the league's readiness to welcome a new kind of player: one who is openly gay. As hockey's popularity continues to soar, thanks in part to the intense rivalry between the Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs, fans are now wondering if the NHL is prepared to break down its last remaining barrier. With the league's increasing focus on diversity and inclusion, many are asking: what's holding back the next player to come out? And could a trailblazing openly gay player be the key to unlocking a new era of acceptance and understanding in the sport?"
'Heated Rivalry' has brought a lot of buzz to hockey. Is the NHL ready for an openly gay player? ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
