BGHC Community News (April 2026)

Apr 17

Happy Spring from BGHC!

With the PWHL postseason and Stanley Cup Playoffs soon approaching, we are so excited to enter a season of new beginnings and more opportunities to make hockey a sport for everyone.

To ensure we can reach as many players, coaches, and families on their own journeys, please consider donating below.

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BGHC Community Narratives

**Telling Our Stories: A Gathering for Black Girls and Women in Hockey**

We’re excited to share that registration for ***Telling Our Stories: A Gathering for Black Girls and Women in Hockey*** is open! This is a community-engaged research project led by researchers at the University of Waterloo, exploring the experiences of Black girls and women in hockey.
We’re inviting participants to take part in this impactful work. Participants are eligible if they:
Identify as a Black girl or woman (including those who identify with multiple racial/ethnic identities in addition to Black)
Are age 14 or older
Have participated in hockey in any capacity (e.g., athlete, coach, official, fan, or parent/guardian)
Participants are invited to attend a **one-day, in-person event in Toronto (location to be announced) on May 3 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm** where they’ll have the opportunity to connect with others, share their experiences, and contribute to shaping more inclusive hockey spaces.
The event will include:
Movement-based activities
Creative, art-based research activities
Small-group “Sistah Circles” discussions
Reflection through storytelling, drawing, or photography
This is more than a research study: it’s a space to be heard, build community, and help inform change in hockey environments across Canada. Register and learn more at the link below.

Telling Our Stories

**BGHC Committees**

Interested in getting more involved with BGHC? We would love to have you! We are looking for volunteers to join our committees and contribute to our programming.
Our committee selection form outlines all of our committees and how you can help. Fill out the form below and join us :)

BGHC Committee Selection Form

**Donate Tickets to BGHC**

With the playoffs soon approaching, a friendly reminder that another way to give to BGHC is by donating tickets. We prioritize giving tickets to scholarship recipients and their families and your support can make a difference!
Donate tickets via the form below. Thank you in advance.

BGHC Ticket Donation Form

**Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month**

April marks 25 years of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. We take our duty providing safe spaces in hockey seriously, and in that spirit are sharing resources in every NHL/PWHL team location below.
Thank you to the many kind souls across socials sharing these resources.

Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month Resources

Celebrating Black Girl Magic

**Laila Edwards is a 3X National Champion**

Congratulations to Laila Edwards and Wisconsin Women’s Hockey on winning their third National Championship in four years! What a year so far for Laila and we can’t wait to see what else is in store for her!
To learn more about Laila’s impact on the next generation, check out this feature by Nancy Armour in USA TODAY.

USA Today Article

**Lincoln Brown Wins ECAC Championship**

Congratulations to Lincoln Brown and Quinnipiac Women’s Hockey on winning their first ECAC Championship in a decade!
The Bobcats defeated the top-seeded Yale 5-1 earlier this month. To catch up on all the highlights on the Championship, check out the recap below.

Quinnipiac Clinches First ECAC Championship Since 2016

**Chyna Taylor: B2B High School Champion**

Shoutout to Chyna Taylor and Lovell Academy on defeating Shattuck St. Mary’s 1-0 securing their back-to-back USA Hockey Girls 2A High School Championship!
Relive the magic from this exciting matchup with the recap below.

Second-Straight Chipotle USA Hockey National Title for Lovell Academy

**Dream Detroit Skating Academy**

Sending love and solidarity to Dream Detroit Skating Academy. DDSA is the only Black woman-owned skating academy in Detroit and offers Learn-to-Skate as well as opportunities for elite competition.
Learn more about this organization’s incredible journey and support them below!

Dream Detroit Skating Academy

April Book Club

***The Final Revival of Opal & Nev***

Join us on Saturday, April 18th 12pm PT/3pm ET as we delve into *The Final Revival of Opal & Nev* by Dawnie Walton. Sign up on our Eventbrite below!

April Book Club

**Black Girl Book Fair - April 25**

Check out Black Girl Book Fair on April 25th! This is a free virtual book fair celebrating Black voices in fantasy fiction. Secure your ticket and learn more at the link below.

Black Girl Book Fair

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Taylor Green

Taylor Green is the BGHC Communications Director and helps keep our fans and followers up to date on all of our events and programming via our newsletter and other communications methods. She chairs BGHC’s Communications Committee, sits on the Scholarship Committee and is an avid Pittsburgh Penguins fan.

BGHC Community News (April 2026)

Happy Spring from BGHC!

BGHC Community Narratives

Telling Our Stories: A Gathering for Black Girls and Women in Hockey

We’re excited to share that registration for Telling Our Stories: A Gathering for Black Girls and Women in Hockey is open! This is a community-engaged research project led by researchers at the University of Waterloo, exploring the experiences of Black girls and women in hockey.

We’re inviting participants to take part in this impactful work. Participants are eligible if they:

Identify as a Black girl or woman (including those who identify with multiple racial/ethnic identities in addition to Black)

Are age 14 or older

Have participated in hockey in any capacity (e.g., athlete, coach, official, fan, or parent/guardian)

Participants are invited to attend a one-day, in-person event in Toronto (location to be announced) on May 3 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm where they’ll have the opportunity to connect with others, share their experiences, and contribute to shaping more inclusive hockey spaces.

The event will include:

Movement-based activities

Creative, art-based research activities

Small-group “Sistah Circles” discussions

Reflection through storytelling, drawing, or photography

This is more than a research study: it’s a space to be heard, build community, and help inform change in hockey environments across Canada. Register and learn more at the link below.

BGHC Committees

Interested in getting more involved with BGHC? We would love to have you! We are looking for volunteers to join our committees and contribute to our programming.

Our committee selection form outlines all of our committees and how you can help. Fill out the form below and join us :)

Donate Tickets to BGHC

With the playoffs soon approaching, a friendly reminder that another way to give to BGHC is by donating tickets. We prioritize giving tickets to scholarship recipients and their families and your support can make a difference!

Donate tickets via the form below. Thank you in advance.

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

April marks 25 years of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. We take our duty providing safe spaces in hockey seriously, and in that spirit are sharing resources in every NHL/PWHL team location below.

Thank you to the many kind souls across socials sharing these resources.

Celebrating Black Girl Magic

Laila Edwards is a 3X National Champion

Congratulations to Laila Edwards and Wisconsin Women’s Hockey on winning their third National Championship in four years! What a year so far for Laila and we can’t wait to see what else is in store for her!

To learn more about Laila’s impact on the next generation, check out this feature by Nancy Armour in USA TODAY.

Lincoln Brown Wins ECAC Championship

Congratulations to Lincoln Brown and Quinnipiac Women’s Hockey on winning their first ECAC Championship in a decade!

The Bobcats defeated the top-seeded Yale 5-1 earlier this month. To catch up on all the highlights on the Championship, check out the recap below.

Chyna Taylor: B2B High School Champion

Shoutout to Chyna Taylor and Lovell Academy on defeating Shattuck St. Mary’s 1-0 securing their back-to-back USA Hockey Girls 2A High School Championship!

Relive the magic from this exciting matchup with the recap below.

Dream Detroit Skating Academy

Sending love and solidarity to Dream Detroit Skating Academy. DDSA is the only Black woman-owned skating academy in Detroit and offers Learn-to-Skate as well as opportunities for elite competition.

Learn more about this organization’s incredible journey and support them below!

April Book Club

The Final Revival of Opal & Nev

Join us on Saturday, April 18th 12pm PT/3pm ET as we delve into The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton. Sign up on our Eventbrite below!

Black Girl Book Fair - April 25

Check out Black Girl Book Fair on April 25th! This is a free virtual book fair celebrating Black voices in fantasy fiction. Secure your ticket and learn more at the link below.

Want To Support BGHC?

BGHC Community News (March 2026)