The Hockey Player
Jun 20, 2026 · 1h 20m
Director
Jacqueline DooreyOverview
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.
Cast of The Hockey Player
Crew of The Hockey Player
About The Hockey Player
What is The Hockey Player about?
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…
When was The Hockey Player released?
The Hockey Player was released on June 20, 2026.
Where can I watch The Hockey Player?
The Hockey Player is streaming on OUTtv Apple TV channel in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is The Hockey Player?
The Hockey Player runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
Who directed The Hockey Player?
The Hockey Player was directed by Jacqueline Doorey.
Who is in the cast of The Hockey Player?
The cast of The Hockey Player includes Luke Prokop (Self), Jacob Tierney (Self), Mark Borowiecki (Self), Gary Bettman (Self) and Brock McGillis (Self).
Is The Hockey Player on Netflix?
No, The Hockey Player is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on OUTtv Apple TV channel instead.