Luke Prokop: Nashville star turns into first energetic participant to return out as homosexual

Luke Prokop

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Luke Prokop is yet to play for Nashville

Nashville Predators’ Luke Prokop has become the first active NHL player signed by a club to come out as gay.

The Canadian, 19, who is yet to play for Nashville, was their third-round draft pick in 2020.

In a statement on social media, Prokop said: “While the past year and a half has been crazy, it has also given me the chance to find my true self. I am no longer scared to hide who I am.

“Today I am proud to publicly tell everyone that I am gay.”

The defenceman added: “It has been quite the journey to get to this point in my life, but I could not be happier with my decision to come out.

“From a young age I have dreamed of being an NHL player and I believe that living my authentic life will allow me to bring my whole self to the rink and improve my chances of fulfilling my dreams.

“I hope that in sharing who I am I can help other people see that gay people are welcome in the hockey community, as we work to make sure that hockey truly is for…

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