Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA2OTA2NTYyNTA4MzY3MzMx/spc24a.png] 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 [https://www.seattlepridehockey.org/seaprideclassic24/] 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. KR Luke Prokop Pt. 1