Jesse Kortuem
I Need To Encourage Different Gamers
… Like ‘Heated Rivalry’ Helped Me Come Out
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A push from “Heated Rivalry” helped a real-life hockey participant share his reality about his sexuality … and now he hopes to be a supply of inspiration, too.
After tuning in to the hit present about rivals-turned-lovers, Minnesota native Jesse Kortuem determined to pen his coming-out story earlier this month … and it’s turning right into a mission greater than the game.
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We caught up with Kortuem in NYC on Wednesday to see how his message is being obtained.
Up to now? The outpouring of affection and help has been overwhelming.
“My goal is that this message really reaches those who need to hear it most,” Kortuem mentioned, pointing to “that kid that’s struggling playing hockey right now in Fargo, or even that collegiate player who’s struggling.”
He admits he by no means imagined his story would spark a bigger dialog — however now he is embracing the chance to assist push the game ahead.
“If that means educating youth hockey associations and talking to players about how their language matters in the locker room and how they show up on the ice,” he explains, “that’s really the mission — to make hockey a safe sport for everyone.”
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On the time we talked this week, Kortuem advised us he hadn’t heard from the hit present’s stars … however that modified on Thursday, because of Hudson Williams making a shock digital look on “The Drew Barrymore Show.”
“I just wanted to say thank you for watching our show and sharing the kind words you had for it,” Williams mentioned in a prerecorded video. “It really means a lot that our show could even play a little, small part in a sort of positive thing about your life. Thank you for your bravery and just sounding like a really cool guy.”
Kortuem was almost left speechless by the “incredible” gesture … reaffirming the waves his story is already making.
