BGHC Community News (February 2026)
Celebrate Black History Month with Black Girl Hockey Club
Happy Black History Month! This month, and every month, we are committed to nurturing a community that celebrates and uplifts Black women and girls on and off the ice. When we think of our why, we envision players just like Lexi and Aubrey, who show how far dreams can soar if we invest in the future. Especially in times like these, please consider donating in solidarity with BGHC.
BGHC January Recap
BGHC on The Kelly Clarkson Show!
Our Founder/Executive Director Renee Hess sat down with Kelly Clarkson and François Arnaud from Heated Rivalry to chat about our work, how BGHC got started, and the road ahead to make hockey a welcoming sport for all. Watch Renee’s segment below!
BGHC at the NHL Stadium Series
Our Board Member Fatou Bah witnessed the first-ever outdoor NHL game in Florida between the Bolts and Bruins. Fatou ensures BGHC is always represented and that we belong in every room!
Boston Fleet Black History Celebration
Shoutout to Traz Brown and her amazing daughter who were in the stands for the Boston Fleet prevailing 2-1 over the Seattle Torrent for their Black History Celebration game. Learn more about how the Fleet are celebrating Black history below!
BGHC x New York Sirens Meetup
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came to watch the New York Sirens take on the Toronto Sceptres. The Sceptres won 4-3 and we’re looking forward to our next PWHL game! Learn more about how the PWHL is celebrating Black history below.
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BGHC Jack Hughes Tour in Ontario
Our first stop on the Jack Hughes tour was with our friends at the Ontario Reign for their Black Heritage Night vs the Coachella Valley Firebirds. The highlight was celebrating our Hero of the Game, Renee Hess!
New Jersey Devils Black History Month Celebration | February 5th
Join us on the next stop of our Jack Hughes tour to watch the New Jersey Devils take on the New York Islanders on Thursday, February 5th at the Prudential Center. Puck drop is at 7pm, with a Business of Sports panel right before the game at 5:30. The Devils have graciously provided BGHC with a limited number of complementary tickets, sign up below while they last!
Black History Month Book Club | February 21st
The perfect post-Valentine’s Day read! If you enjoyed reading Homecoming by Dr. Thema Bryant, join us on Saturday, February 21st 12pm PT/3pm ET as we discuss Matters of the Heart: Healing Your Relationship with Yourself and Those You Love. Follow BGHC on Eventbrite to sign up for book club below!
Good Luck to Laila Edwards and Team USA
We can’t wait to cheer on Laila and Team USA! Thanks to your donations, the Edwards family will be in Milan to support Laila in person. Below is the Olympic game schedule, including where to watch TV/stream 🇺🇸
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Ontario Reign Women in Sports Clinic & Game
We can’t wait to cheer on Laila and Team USA! Thanks to your donations, the Edwards family will be in Milan to support Laila in person. Below is the Olympic game schedule, including where to watch TV/stream 🇺🇸
BGHC Fundraising Night with the LA Kings
Join us on Monday, March 2nd at 7:30pm PT as the Kings take on the Colorado Avalanche. For every ticket sold, $10 will be donated to BGHC so the more, the merrier! The Kings graciously offered our community a ticket link below.
Chanel Has a New Van!
An important update! Thanks to so many of our BGHC fam, one of our faves, Chanel Keenan, finally was able to buy a new van after eight long months. Thank you to everyone who supported her fundraiser, this is what community is all about! You can follow Chanel below and read her heartwarming update.
Congrats to Chyna Taylor and Team USA
Team USA Hockey went a perfect 6-0, and defeated Team Canada 2-0 on their home turf in the gold medal match at the U-18 Women’s World Championship. We are so proud of Chyna Taylor and can’t wait to see what else is in store for her this year! You can read all about Team USA’s gold medal run below! 🥇
