Luke Prokop, a young prospect for the Nashville Predators, announced Monday his homosexuality, a first for a player under contract with a franchise of NHL, the American ice hockey league.
“I don't want to go back to the gym and say, 'Who knows?
Who is not ?"
I'm like that, ”the 19-year-old Canadian defenseman wrote on Twitter.
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- luke prokop (@ lukeprokop_6) July 19, 2021
“I don't think it's going to be a big topic of debate, that's not what I want,” he added.
It comes out of the guts.
That way, I don't have to worry about what other people think.
“Under contract since December with Nashville, Prokop is due to attend his first training camp with the Tennessee franchise this fall.
" A lot of courage "
Homosexuality is still largely taboo in the major male leagues of North America, with active players having come out being counted on the fingers of one hand, all sports combined.
“It took a lot of courage for him.
I'm proud of him, ”said Predators general manager David Poile.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman called him a "trailblazer," calling for "doing everything to ensure that Luke can be welcomed, assertive and continue to work for any current player. or future, of the NHL ready to follow in his footsteps know that our league is ready to give him all its support ”.
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