Jumbotron kiss 'emotional' for couple and 'important' for LGBTQ community
Robyn and Jan Hickey have loved each other for nine years and hockey even longer.
Robyn and Jan Hickey made the kiss cam at a recent Newfoundland Growlers game
Robyn and Jan Hickey have loved each other for nine years — and have loved hockey even longer.
They're longtime Newfoundland Growlers season ticket holders, but until recently had never made the kiss cam at a game.
A lot of couples, Robyn said, find being splashed on the jumbotron embarrassing. But, having never seen a same-sex couple invited to kiss in front of the crowd, the pair was always hopeful they would get a turn.
"It was important, because of who we are," Jan said. "It was very emotional. I do remember filling up with tears."
Watch the couple recount their first-ever jumbotron smooch and what they hope it will mean for the greater LGBTQ community in the video above.