Heated Rivalry is a hit. Can it change hockey culture? | The Current

The hit Canadian TV show that follows the secret relationship between hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov is everywhere right now. It's prompting conversations online about LGBTQ love and hockey culture. We speak with Matt Kenny, a former competitive hockey player who had a similar experience to the fictional characters, about why the show is striking such a chord with people. Plus, Brock McGillis, one of the first male professional hockey players to come out as gay, talks about why he thinks there's still more work to do in making hockey a more inclusive sport.

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