The rundown
The Hockey Player (2026)
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.
The same weekend also brings Toy Story 5. Two trailers, one argument about which one wins the window.
It hits the big screen on June 20, 2026.
Why hit record on this one
This trailer was made to be reacted to
Documentary trailers hit different because none of it is invented. React honestly, it is the whole point.
By opening weekend everyone will have a take. The reactions that matter are the ones recorded before the takes calcify.
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FAQ
The Hockey Player: quick answers
How do I record a The Hockey Player trailer reaction?
Open the reaction recorder on your phone at reactr.film/studio/the-hockey-player, choose camera or voice only, and press record while the trailer plays. Reactr captures your reaction and gives you a share-ready clip when the trailer ends. It is free.
Do I have to be on camera?
No. Voice Reaction mode records your commentary with the microphone only: the camera stays off, no face is recorded, and you still get a share-ready clip for your channel.
When does The Hockey Player come out?
The Hockey Player is scheduled to open in US theaters on June 20, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Hockey Player?
Luke Prokop, Jacob Tierney, Mark Borowiecki, Gary Bettman and Brock McGillis lead the cast, directed by Jacqueline Doorey.
Is Reactr free?
Yes. Recording reaction clips on Reactr is free, with no paywall on the finished clip. You own your clip and can post it to TikTok, Reels, Shorts, or anywhere else. Reactr makes money from studios and sponsors, not from creators.
