The Seattle Krakens Are Marking A Historic Moment For The NHL

The story delves into his personal journey toward feeling comfortable enough to open up about his identity, with Kraken general manager Ron Francis being the first person Rogers confided in.

Rogers hopes that by sharing his story, he can inspire others within the hockey community to be more open about their identities.

Justin Rogers' decision to publicly announce his sexual identity is a significant moment for the NHL, especially following recent controversies that negatively impacted the league's relationship with the LGBTQIA+ community.

Last season saw players and teams abandon Pride Jersey warm-up sweaters on separate occasions. This summer, commissioner Gary Bettman implemented a ban on specialty sweaters, and in October, there was an initial ban on players using Pride tape on their sticks, which was later overturned after substantial backlash.

Source: Markerzone