Hockey Inclusion Fantasy Meets Cold Reality

If you’ve watched Heated Rivalry (or reheated it 10+ times, no judgment), you know the scene. Scott Hunter, star of the New York Rangers (sorry, Admirals), has just achieved his lifelong dream of winning the Stanley Cup (sorry again, MLH Cup). He’s celebrating his moment of glory, looking around at the crowd of partners and families gathering on the ice. For a beat, his win feels hollow. Then he makes a choice.