Justin Rogers is believed to be the first openly gay support staff member in the NHL.
SEATTLE — Justin Rogers, the assistant athletic trainer for the Seattle Kraken, went public seven months ago with a letter he wrote to his younger self. It revealed a long-held secret in the world of hockey.
Rogers wanted to share with his peers that he is gay. He’s now believed to be the first openly gay support staff member in the NHL.
Rogers went on the record with KING 5’s Joyce Taylor and talked about what it means to live authentically in sports and in life.
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