Still in the Closet: Encountering Intersectional Barriers of Homophobia in Sports in the Series Heated Rivalry

Key Points

• Explore how homophobia manifests in professional ice hockey through cultural analysis.
• Critical reading of the series Heated Rivalry
• Application of theoretical frameworks including hegemonic masculinity and homonationalism
• Identified multiple forms of homophobia prevalent in the portrayal of characters
• Highlighted intersections of masculinity and culture in sports contexts