Kurtis Gabriel plays for the San Jose Sharks and is in his seventh professional season. Originally from Newmarket, Ontario, he played with the Owen Sound Attack of the OHL from 2010-2014 before getting drafted by the Minnesota Wild and starting his pro career. He played with the New Jersey Devils for part of one season where he became involved in activism supporting the 2SLGBTQ+ community by getting involved with a social-activism campaign whose mission statement involves working to ensure the safety and inclusion of all in sports, including LGBTQ athletes, coaches and fans.