A place to find out more about Black hockey culture. Click on the links below for more information. Know of a resource? Share it via our Contact page. Black Girl Hockey Club Facebook Group Black Girl Hockey Club Instagram Blake Bolden Athletics The Color of Hockey website Columbus Ice Hockey Club Ed Snider Youth Hockey … Continue reading Black Hockey Resources
Authentic Engagement, Black History Month and the NHL
Today I had the exciting task of representing fans of color, specifically Black fans, as I presented my ideas on authentic engagement during BHM to all 32 NHL clubs in a private conference call. Over the last year, I have worked with the NHL in various capacities, and their HIFE department has truly done so … Continue reading Authentic Engagement, Black History Month and the NHL
Screen the Willie O’Ree Documentary at Middleburg Film Festival With BGHC October 19
See Willie with BGHC The first Black Girl Hockey Club meetup of the 2019-2020 NHL season is coming up in Washington D.C. October 18 at Capital One Arena, which just happens to be the same weekend the Willie (2019) documentary is set to screen right up the road at the Middleburg Film Festival. The film, a … Continue reading Screen the Willie O’Ree Documentary at Middleburg Film Festival With BGHC October 19
Jillian Fisher’s Hillarious Free Agency Video
Now I know some folks do not appreciate the humor (or involvement, knowledge, voices, participation, et al.) of women hockey fans, but we don't really care what they think. Jillian Fisher invited Renee Hess, BGHC Founder, to participate in one of her funny parody videos and it was A BLAST! Check out Renee repping her … Continue reading Jillian Fisher’s Hillarious Free Agency Video
Black History Month, BGHC and You
BGHC Rollin' Deep Somehow, with a unique combination of love of hockey and Black culture, the Black Girl Hockey Club has the chance to become something greater than just me and my hockey social media rants. Over the last year, Black girl hockey players, fans and moms have come together to show the National Hockey … Continue reading Black History Month, BGHC and You
Why We Need the Black Girl Hockey Club
**originally posted on PuckerUp Sports** February 1, 2019 When I think of what the Black Girl Hockey Club has morphed into in the last year, I’m pleasantly surprise by a couple of things. First of all, the reception by the National Hockey League. Last September, when I sat down in a Starbucks off a Los … Continue reading Why We Need the Black Girl Hockey Club
BGHC Celebrates Black History Month in New York and Nashville
Black Hockey History in Harlem February is Black History month, and this year, the NHL is celebrating the achievements of Black hockey players with the American Legacy Black Hockey History Tour Bus, as well as highlighting Black hockey on their website. The National Hockey League invited Black Girl Hockey Club to the unveiling of this mobile … Continue reading BGHC Celebrates Black History Month in New York and Nashville
Hockey Twitter Rallies Around 12yo Player, Kalei Forga, Raises Funds For International Tournament
A Little Help From Our Friends Just before Christmas, I recieved an email via this blog from Michelle Forga asking for help signal boosting her 12 year old daughter, Kalei's, GoFundMe page. Kalei plays hockey in Minnesota and has a chance to play in an international tournament this year, as long as she can raise enough … Continue reading Hockey Twitter Rallies Around 12yo Player, Kalei Forga, Raises Funds For International Tournament
BGHC Does DC: The Inaugural Meetup
It's taken 7 days to write this post, but the actuality of the situation hasn't quite set in yet. A week ago, I was in Washington DC; getting picked up at sunrise by William Douglas of the Color of Hockey blog; grabbing brunch with Metro Riveters player, Kelsey Koelzer and her mom; exploring Black history … Continue reading BGHC Does DC: The Inaugural Meetup
Willie O’Ree Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame
On Monday evening in Toronto, Willie O'Ree, the first Black professional hockey player in the NHL, was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Surrounded by friends, family and fans, O'Ree accepted his induction with the style and grace he is known for. Not only was O'Ree present, but many of the Black fans and … Continue reading Willie O’Ree Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame