‘Heated Rivalry’ Inspires Hockey Player Jesse Kortuem to Come Out as Gay: ‘Something Has Sparked in Me’

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By Alyssa RayJan 15, 2026, 12:22 am95 ptsTrending
Hockey player Jesse Kortuem, who played as a defenseman and center in several leagues before walking away from the sport, has publicly come out as gay, crediting “Heated Rivalry” as partially inspiring his statement. The athlete took to Facebook on Tuesday, where he opened up about embracing his sexuality…

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