‘Heated Rivalry’ Is Bringing New Fans to Hockey. Does the Sport Deserve Them?

Wired · Feb 11, 2026 · Collected from RSS

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Obsession over a show about two closeted hockey players has brought new fandom to the sport just ahead of the Olympics. But men's hockey's lack of support for LGBTQ+ players and fans is notable.

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