Luke Prokop's story, the way it deserves to be written:

Prokop, a former WHL champion with the Seattle Thunderbirds, continues progress toward his NHL dream.

Luke Prokop's story, the way it needs to be written, for now:

Prokop, a trailblazer as the first openly gay pro hockey player, continues to inspire as he works toward his NHL dream.

A defenseman in the Nashville Predators' system, Prokop will be participating in this weekend's Seattle Pride Classic at Kraken Community Iceplex.

In the first of a three-part Kraken Reaction conversation, Luke explains why it was important for him to play in the Pride tourney.