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March 27, 2012

Ice hockey player in Ottawa, Canada, says You Can Play Project will save lives of gay teens in sport

A Canadian ice hockey player has become the first out athlete to tell his story for the You Can Play Project, which aims to tackle homophobia in sport.

Scott Heggart, a player for Lanark-Carleton Minor Hockey League,
posted a video on the organization's website yesterday (26 March) and believes You Can Play's latest push will save the lives of bullied gay teens, especially in the sports world.