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We Are Champions
I first fell in love with ice hockey at age 24. At the time I was still in the closet, but after discovering the Toronto Gay Hockey Association, my teammate, Jeff Minck, and I were inspired to bring that same open-mindedness to New York rinks. Together we founded the NYCGHA in an effort to help change stereotypes and welcome all hockey lovers.
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Pride Night with the New York Islanders
The New York Islanders are the first NYC NHL team to host a Pride Night, and the NYC Gay Hockey Association has worked with the Islanders and the Barclays Center to make this a memorable occasion. We have booked a block of tickets in the lower bowl in sections 111-121...
A Message from Jeff Kagan
On August 29, I stepped down as President of the New York City Gay Hockey Association. I co-founded this wonderful non-profit organization with Jeff Minck in July 1999 and I watched it blossom into an inclusive and highly-respected staple both at Sky Rink and in the...
Presidents Weekend Scrimmage
The NYCGHA will be hosting a scrimmage this Presidents Weekend: Saturday, February 14 - 5:30pm Each scrimmage is $20 per skater and is free for goalies. In order to better organize ourselves, we are now collecting money up front for the scrimmages. You simply sign-up...
15 Years in the Making
15 Years in the Making... The Chelsea Challenge is celebrating its 15th Anniversary in 2015! Save the date and join the largest annual LGBT Ice Hockey Tournament in the world. Memorial Day Weekend 2015 Games Saturday (May 23) Morning through Monday (May 25)...
Ring in the New Year with Hockey
New Year's Day Scrimmage The NYCGHA will be hosting a scrimmage this New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1 at 5:30pm. Each scrimmage is $20 per skater and is free for goalies. In order to better organize ourselves, we are now collecting money up front for the...
We Need YOUR Help
We need YOUR help with all sorts of projects, from website design to party planning, tournament organizing, book-keeping, marketing – you name it. Please contact us and let us know if you’d like to get involved. Reach out and lend...