BGHC Community News (March 2026)

Mar 16

Happy Women’s History Month from BGHC

We are committed to celebrating, uplifting, and amplifying Black women and girls this month, and every month. Join us in March for events that give long overdue flowers to the past, present, and future of women’s hockey.

Please consider a solidarity contribution to BGHC during WHM.

DONATE TO BGHC

Celebrate Women’s History Month with BGHC

**Laila Edwards is an Olympic Champion**

Congrats to Laila and Team USA on winning Gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics!
We also want to congratulate Sarah Nurse, Sophie Jaques, and Team Canada on a hard-earned Silver.
The Gold Medal Game marked the first time three Black women represented their countries on Olympic ice. WE won.

Laila Edwards x Megan Thee Stallion

**Loon Lovers Merch Fundraiser**

Thank you to Juliet Fox Reads for selecting BGHC to fundraise for this month! Her Loon Lovers merch will benefit all of our programming. You can check out the merch and purchase below. The fundraiser wraps up on **March 26th**!

Loon Lovers Merch Fundraiser

**Fatou’s Black History Month Journey**

HUGE shoutout to Board Member Fatou Bah for always repping BGHC wherever she goes. She was an integral part of a successful Black History Month and we can’t wait to see where her travels take her for Women’s History Month!

Follow’s Fatou’s Journey

BGHC in the News

**Laila Edwards is Team USA’s future, but her impact off ice is even greater**

Thank you to Nancy Armour from USA Today for featuring BGHC in her article celebrating Laila Edwards’ impact off the ice. Read the article in full below.

USA Today Article

**Breaking Barriers on ice: These local Black girls are bringing more diversity to hockey**

Thank you to Ayanna Clark and Neil Fischer from NBC10 Philadelphia for featuring BGHC on their story on the changing dynamics of hockey in Philly! Watch the feature in full below.

NBC10 Philadelphia Feature

**A group’s quest to make ice hockey more diverse**

Thank you to Addison Briley and PBS Newshour for profiling BGHC during the Winter Olympics. Watch the video below!

PBS Newshour Profile

Up Next + Community Narratives

**Our March Selection - Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes by Christine Yu | March 21st**

In honor of Women’s History Month, join us on Saturday, March 21st at 12pm PST/3pm EST, as we discuss *Up to Speed* by Christine Yu. Sign up on our Eventbrite and purchase the book below!

Up to Speed by Christine Yu

**Our March Honorable Mention - Black Aces: Essential Stories from Hockey’s Black Trailblazers by Julian McKenzie**

Shoutout to Julian McKenzie on the publication of his book, *Black Aces,* with a foreward by THE Jarome Iginla. Let’s support Julian and purchase the book below.

Black Aces

BGHC Community Narratives

**BGHC Committee Recruitment Form**

Calling all volunteers! Want to take your support of BGHC to the next level?
Please consider serving on a committee. These groups serve as the backbone for BGHC fulfilling our mission and serving as many Black women and girls as we can.
Our Committee Recruitment Form outlines the committees and asks how you can best assist. Join us!

BGHC Committee Recruitment Form

**Congratulations to Paikea Baylis**

Shoutout to Paikea Baylis on getting admitted to Wayne State University and the University of Memphis to study audiology! Her hockey profile cites her lifelong goal to pursue a career in the medical field, and she is well on her way. Proud of you Paikea!

Paikea Baylis’ Hockey Reel

**Support Ethan’s Hockey Dream in Toronto**

Please consider supporting our buddy Ethan, who earned a spot on the Don Mills Flyers in the Greater Toronto Hockey League. Any amount helps to ease the financial burden on Ethan’s family and help him focus on excelling on the ice. His GoFundMe link is below!

Support Ethan’s GoFundMe

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BGHC Community News (March 2026)

Happy Women’s History Month from BGHC

Celebrate Women’s History Month with BGHC

Laila Edwards is an Olympic Champion

Congrats to Laila and Team USA on winning Gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics!

We also want to congratulate Sarah Nurse, Sophie Jaques, and Team Canada on a hard-earned Silver.

The Gold Medal Game marked the first time three Black women represented their countries on Olympic ice. WE won.

Loon Lovers Merch Fundraiser

Thank you to Juliet Fox Reads for selecting BGHC to fundraise for this month! Her Loon Lovers merch will benefit all of our programming. You can check out the merch and purchase below. The fundraiser wraps up on March 26th!

Fatou’s Black History Month Journey

HUGE shoutout to Board Member Fatou Bah for always repping BGHC wherever she goes. She was an integral part of a successful Black History Month and we can’t wait to see where her travels take her for Women’s History Month!

BGHC in the News

Laila Edwards is Team USA’s future, but her impact off ice is even greater

Thank you to Nancy Armour from USA Today for featuring BGHC in her article celebrating Laila Edwards’ impact off the ice. Read the article in full below.

Breaking Barriers on ice: These local Black girls are bringing more diversity to hockey

Thank you to Ayanna Clark and Neil Fischer from NBC10 Philadelphia for featuring BGHC on their story on the changing dynamics of hockey in Philly! Watch the feature in full below.

A group’s quest to make ice hockey more diverse

Thank you to Addison Briley and PBS Newshour for profiling BGHC during the Winter Olympics. Watch the video below!

Up Next + Community Narratives

Our March Selection - Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes by Christine Yu | March 21st

In honor of Women’s History Month, join us on Saturday, March 21st at 12pm PST/3pm EST, as we discuss Up to Speed by Christine Yu. Sign up on our Eventbrite and purchase the book below!

Our March Honorable Mention - Black Aces: Essential Stories from Hockey’s Black Trailblazers by Julian McKenzie

Shoutout to Julian McKenzie on the publication of his book, Black Aces, with a foreward by THE Jarome Iginla. Let’s support Julian and purchase the book below.

BGHC Community Narratives

BGHC Committee Recruitment Form

Calling all volunteers! Want to take your support of BGHC to the next level?

Please consider serving on a committee. These groups serve as the backbone for BGHC fulfilling our mission and serving as many Black women and girls as we can.

Our Committee Recruitment Form outlines the committees and asks how you can best assist. Join us!

Congratulations to Paikea Baylis

Shoutout to Paikea Baylis on getting admitted to Wayne State University and the University of Memphis to study audiology! Her hockey profile cites her lifelong goal to pursue a career in the medical field, and she is well on her way. Proud of you Paikea!

Support Ethan’s Hockey Dream in Toronto

Please consider supporting our buddy Ethan, who earned a spot on the Don Mills Flyers in the Greater Toronto Hockey League. Any amount helps to ease the financial burden on Ethan’s family and help him focus on excelling on the ice. His GoFundMe link is below!

Want To Support BGHC?

BGHC Community News (March 2026)

Happy Women’s History Month from BGHC

Celebrate Women’s History Month with BGHC

Laila Edwards is an Olympic Champion

Congrats to Laila and Team USA on winning Gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics!

We also want to congratulate Sarah Nurse, Sophie Jaques, and Team Canada on a hard-earned Silver.

The Gold Medal Game marked the first time three Black women represented their countries on Olympic ice. WE won.

Loon Lovers Merch Fundraiser

Thank you to Juliet Fox Reads for selecting BGHC to fundraise for this month! Her Loon Lovers merch will benefit all of our programming. You can check out the merch and purchase below. The fundraiser wraps up on March 26th!

Fatou’s Black History Month Journey

HUGE shoutout to Board Member Fatou Bah for always repping BGHC wherever she goes. She was an integral part of a successful Black History Month and we can’t wait to see where her travels take her for Women’s History Month!

BGHC in the News

Laila Edwards is Team USA’s future, but her impact off ice is even greater

Thank you to Nancy Armour from USA Today for featuring BGHC in her article celebrating Laila Edwards’ impact off the ice. Read the article in full below.

Breaking Barriers on ice: These local Black girls are bringing more diversity to hockey

Thank you to Ayanna Clark and Neil Fischer from NBC10 Philadelphia for featuring BGHC on their story on the changing dynamics of hockey in Philly! Watch the feature in full below.

A group’s quest to make ice hockey more diverse

Thank you to Addison Briley and PBS Newshour for profiling BGHC during the Winter Olympics. Watch the video below!

Up Next + Community Narratives

Our March Selection - Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes by Christine Yu | March 21st

In honor of Women’s History Month, join us on Saturday, March 21st at 12pm PST/3pm EST, as we discuss Up to Speed by Christine Yu. Sign up on our Eventbrite and purchase the book below!

Our March Honorable Mention - Black Aces: Essential Stories from Hockey’s Black Trailblazers by Julian McKenzie

Shoutout to Julian McKenzie on the publication of his book, Black Aces, with a foreward by THE Jarome Iginla. Let’s support Julian and purchase the book below.

BGHC Community Narratives

BGHC Committee Recruitment Form

Calling all volunteers! Want to take your support of BGHC to the next level?

Please consider serving on a committee. These groups serve as the backbone for BGHC fulfilling our mission and serving as many Black women and girls as we can.

Our Committee Recruitment Form outlines the committees and asks how you can best assist. Join us!

Congratulations to Paikea Baylis

Shoutout to Paikea Baylis on getting admitted to Wayne State University and the University of Memphis to study audiology! Her hockey profile cites her lifelong goal to pursue a career in the medical field, and she is well on her way. Proud of you Paikea!

Support Ethan’s Hockey Dream in Toronto

Please consider supporting our buddy Ethan, who earned a spot on the Don Mills Flyers in the Greater Toronto Hockey League. Any amount helps to ease the financial burden on Ethan’s family and help him focus on excelling on the ice. His GoFundMe link is below!

Want To Support BGHC?

BGHC Community News (February 2026)