The Hockey Player
Luke Prokop never meant to become a pioneer. Hockey history had other plans.
A documentary that follows Canadian-born defenseman Luke Prokop as he decides to become the first — and still only — professional athlete playing under contract to an NHL team to come out as gay. Growing up in Edmonton steeped in Canada’s tough, often homophobic hockey culture, and playing without gay role models throughout professional sports, Luke’s path to coming out of the closet has been neither easy nor obvious. The film charts Prokop’s personal journey against the backdrop of a professional hockey industry that has had, at best, an ambivalent relationship to diversity. As the film sensitively reveals, being publicly out certainly came as an earthquake to his family, especially his father Al, who as Luke’s mentor and sometime coach represents the most complex and moving relationship in the film.
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- Released
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- Language
- English
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- Premiere20 Jun 2026
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Hockey Player released?
- The Hockey Player was released on 20 June 2026.
- Where can I watch The Hockey Player online?
- The Hockey Player is available on OUTtv Apple TV channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Hockey Player?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Hockey Player is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Hockey Player?
- The Hockey Player holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 1 votes.
- Who directed The Hockey Player?
- The Hockey Player (2026) was directed by Jacqueline Doorey.
- How long is The Hockey Player?
- The Hockey Player runs for 1h 20m.
