BGHC Community News (May 2025)
Hey, BGHC Fam!
The postseason is upon us. May the playoff gods be in your team's favor! Just as some teams' journeys are coming to a close, two new teams are joining the PWHL in Vancouver and Seattle.
This is an open invitation for both organizations to take our Get Uncomfortable pledge and begin with a commitment to foster an inclusive culture on and off the ice.
She's Not Next, She's Now
Our friends at The Gist and Bauer Hockey have partnered to create a limited-edition jersey to celebrate women levelling the playing field NOW.
A portion of the proceeds benefit BGHC! Get yours with the link below and tag us on socials wearing your jersey.
Congratulations to Laila Edwards and Team USA
Congrats are in order to Laila Edwards and Team USA on winning gold at 2025 IIHF Women's World Championship.
Congrats also to Sarah Nurse, Sophie Jaques, and Team Canada on winning silver. Thank you for making us proud!
Support Kenyan Ice Hockey at the IIHF Annual Congress
An update from last month's newsletter. Our friends at the Kenyan Federation of Ice Sports have created a fundraiser to support their journey to the 2025 IIHF Annual Congress and World Championship May 9-25 in Stockholm.
If you would like to contribute, you can do so below!
Cheer on the Jamaican Men's National Team during 2025 IIHF Challenger Series
One time for the defending champs! If you're in Chicago, you can catch Team Jamaica May 9-11 take on Greece, Lebanon, and Puerto Rico during the 1st leg of the 2025 IIHF Challenger Series.
As the team aims to defend their title, you can also support them by contributing to their GoFundMe below, which will support building a home arena in Montego Bay.
Invitation to Participate in Research: Share Your Experiences with Hockey Canada Training
Researchers at Concordia University of Edmonton and Saint Thomas University are conducting an SSHRC-funded research study in partnership with Hockey Canada to understand the experiences of individuals 18+ who have completed Hockey Canada’s non-certified training programs.
Participation involves one online interview (about 45–60 minutes) about your experiences with Hockey Canada training programs at a time that works for you.
Your responses will remain confidential, and you can withdraw from the study at any time. To learn more or sign up, please visit the link below.
Our May Book Club Selection - Get A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
Join us on Saturday, May 24th 12pm PT/3pm ET as we discuss Get A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert. Purchase the book below and be on the lookout for our Eventbrite to sign up!
2025 World Para Ice Hockey Championships | May 24th-31st
As you all may know, April is Disabled Hockey Month. With the World Para Ice Hockey Championships in Buffalo NY at the end of May, let's collaborate on making hockey more accessible and inclusive for all, this month and every month.
Purchase tickets below!
Shoutout to Caribbean Ice Hockey Participating in the Dream Nations Cup
Designed to celebrate the growth of hockey in non-traditional markets, the 2025 Dream Nations Cup will wrap up the month May 27th-June 1st in East Rutherford, NJ.
For more information, including how to purchase tickets, visit the link below.
(photo credit - NHLPA)
The GR8 Chase is Complete.
Congrats to Alex Ovechkin on surpassing Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's all-time leading scorer. Our first DC Meetup in December 2018 was such a pivotal moment for our community, so our Caps fam will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Ovi is still continuing the chase in partnership with The V Foundation and Hockey Fights Cancer. All proceeds go towards the Alex Ovechkin Pediatric Cancer GR8 Chase Research Grant. You can join him below.
