Following the Seattle Kraken player disregard Ron Fracis decided to sign his resign letter……..

On that voyage, Christmas Eve and Day in 2014 proved to be crucial dates. Rogers made numerous attempts to find the ideal words to explain to his family what was going on inside of him. On Christmas Eve, he decided he had put up enough resistance. He got the idea to drive to the grocery store, get some index cards, write down his sentiments, and gift them to his family members because of the book he was reading at the time.

Rogers told his two best friends and they both embraced him after he waited nine months to inform his family. It was almost eight years before Rogers had what he has called a purposeful discussion about his sexual orientation with someone. The tenth individual was Ron Francis, general manager of Kraken. Rogers felt more at ease about being homosexual in hockey after telling Francis the truth, and he became motivated to share his experience in the hopes that it might encourage others.

The public only sees the results of an athletic trainer’s labor when an injury occurs during a game. However, everyone in the organization, including the players for the Kraken, has either seen or personally experienced what makes Rogers so valuable. When it comes to before and postgame fitness regimens, he understands the subtleties of what each player responds to best. Players can talk to him openly about their health because of his compassionate attitude, even though it can be a delicate topic in a sport where toughness is prized.

“For certain individuals, it goes beyond simply receiving treatment,” stated Kraken goalie Philipp Grubauer regarding Rogers. “You may speak with him. He’s willing to listen. We’re down there to train and improve on the ice, and he’s obviously a professional. In addition to helping us get more from each other on the ice, you can chat to him about anything on your mind, and he will listen and offer guidance.