Following a number of players and teams decisions to opt out of Pride Nights, Nashville Predators prospect Luke Prokop issued a statement Monday calling out the lack of support.
prospect Luke Prokop, who became the first openly gay player under contract in the NHL, issued a statement on Monday night calling out the recent decision by a number of players and teams to opt out of Pride Nights throughout the league.
The 20-year-old Seattle Thunderbirds defensemen released a lengthy statement on Twitter saying he believes the recent news surrounding Pride Nights inLuke Prokop #6 of the Seattle Thunderbirds skates during second period action against the Winnipeg ICE at Wayne Fleming Arena on January 11, 2023 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
"I share the disappointment in what feels like a step back for inclusion in the NHL," Prokop wrote."Pride nights and pride jerseys play an important role in promoting respect and inclusion in the LGBTQIA+ community, and it's disheartening to see some teams no longer wearing them or fully embracing their significance, while the focus of others has become about the players who aren't participating rather than the meaning of the night itself.
"Pride nights are an essential step towards fostering greater acceptance and understanding in hockey, and I strongly believe that by prioritizing diversity and inclusion, we can create an environment where every player feels comfortable bringing their authentic selves to the game. As someone who aspires to play on an NHL team one day, I would want to enter the locker room knowing I can share all parts of my identity with my teammates.
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