Excerpts from Luke Prokop statement to NHL and Predators fans supporting him. Prokop thanked his "amazing family, friends and agents -- who have known this about me and met me with love and support every step of the way." "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 is truly for everyone," Prokop wrote. "I may be new to the community, but I am eager to learn about the strong and resilient people who came before me and paved the way so I could be more comfortable today." "As NHL players, we all strive to contribute toward helping our teams achieve success on the ice. Any player who can help in those efforts should be welcomed as a teammate," defenseman Ron Hainsey, then an NHLPA executive board member, said at the time. "This partnership solidifies the message that the hockey community believes in fairness and equality for everyone." "I share his hope that these announcements can become more common in the hockey community," Bettman said in a statement. "LGBTQ players, coaches, and staff can only perform at their absolute best if they live their lives as their full and true selves. We do not take the meaning and importance of this announcement lightly." Original text courtesy of - https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/31843069/nashville-predators-prospect-luke-prokop-says-gay-hopes-living-authentic-life-helps-nhl-career
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