Brock McGillis receives standing ovation from NHL players after speaking out against homophobia
A post shared by Brock McGillis (@brockmcgillis33)Ex-hockey jock Brock McGillis is in the midst of a 100-day speaking tour with hockey teams talking about the importance of LGBTQ+ inclusion.
While the former college and semi-pro star has undoubtedly delivered many poignant messages over the last three months, his most impactful speech might’ve come earlier this week, when he addressed the Toronto Maple Leafs.
In just 55 seconds, McGillis explains why language is important, and the harm that homophobic slurs can cause. He would know: despite spending his life around the sport, he didn’t publicly come out until 2016, when his playing career was over.
Subscribe to our daily newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.“I love hockey and I didn’t feel like I could be me and play the sport I love,” he said. “So I suppressed it.
