Overview
- Kortuem received a pre-recorded video from Williams on The Drew Barrymore Show’s January 22 episode, responding that he was overwhelmed by the support.
- Kortuem said a pivotal on-ice moment in episode five helped him decide to share his sexuality publicly.
- Williams has reported private messages from closeted professional athletes across hockey, football, and basketball since the series premiered.
- Pride notes that Kortuem has competed in multiple leagues but not the NHL, which currently has no publicly out players.
- In interviews this week, Kortuem said he hopes to educate youth programs and encourage inclusive locker-room culture so other players feel safe.