For all media inquiries, please send an email to info@gayhockey.com.

New Video :: Al-Jazeera

April 30, 2012 -- A new video has been produced by Al-Jazeera, featuring members of the TGHA. Thanks to everyone who was involved, especially Bryan Frois who was interviewed. Well done!

A Big Thank You!

Annual Member Survey :: Survey Says!

The results from the 2012 member survey are now available. This was a record-setting year in the number of responses, so we really appreciate everyone who participated by taking time to fill out the survey and provide us with valuable feedback. Thanks everyone!

2011-2012 Season Playoff Final Standings

April 4, 2012 -- Following a series of action-packed games during the playoff season, concluding with the finals this past Sunday, the TGHA's 2011-2012 season has come to an end. Here are the final standings for the playoff season:

Congratulations to all teams for a successful season and thank you to everyone who made this year an enjoyable and memorable one! And don't forget, our year-end banquet and AGM is taking place on April 14. If you're attending and haven't RSVP'd, please let our events coordinator know as soon as possible. If you are planning on bringing a guest, please mention this as well ($20 admission for guests, members attend for free).

Championship Final Schedule

March 31, 2012 -- The schedule for the finals is now available:

All games will be played on Rink 1 (the big ice) for the finals.

TGHA Social Media Guidelines

March 22, 2012 -- The TGHA Social Media Guidelines have been posted to the About the TGHA page.

TGHA Nominations Open

March 17, 2012 -- Nominations are now open for the 2012/2013 TGHA Executive positions. Each year the TGHA does an open nomination call to its membership for 9 positions for the TGHA executive. Each member will receive a $100.00 discount towards their regular season fees for volunteering their time.

Process:

All candidates must have the attached form completed with their signature and a signature from a nominator (the PDF version of the form can be found here . This form must be submitted to Mark Hamilton (either in person or by email at mhamilton@osgoode.yorku.ca by no later than April 1, 2012 at 11:59 p.m.

If there are contested positions, candidates will have an opportunity to communicate their reason for running in both a TGHA e-newsletter within the week prior to the AGM and at the AGM itself. If there are contested positions, a secret ballot will be held during the AGM and the winners will be announced after the count.

For those positions that are acclaimed, they will be formally announced at the AGM.

Listed below are all of the positions up for election:

• Commissioner
• Treasurer
• Sponsorship Coordinator
• Promotions Coordinatior
• Registration Coordinator
• Play Coordinator
• Tournaments Coordinator
• Events Coordinator
• Secretary

For detailed information related to the duties/responsibilities of each executive position, please click here.

For any questions about the elections and/or nominating process, please contact the Elections Officer, Mark Hamilton at mhamilton@osgoode.yorku.ca mhamilton@osgoode.yorku.ca.

TGHA 8th Annual Survey

March 13, 2012 -- The TGHA's 8th Annual Survey is now online. Please take a couple of minutes to fill it out as the information you provide helps the executive to run a better Association. Everyone's feedback is greatly appreciate and as usual, the team with the most responses wins a beer and pizza party, so encourage your teammates to fill it out as well. Please have your responses in by Wednesday, March 21. We will notify the winning team shortly afterwards.

Double Header Weekend

March 8, 2012 -- This is a reminder that TGHA games will be played on both Saturday AND Sunday this coming weekend. Here are the schedules:

For Saturday March 10 (on Rink 1 AKA "The Big Ice"):

For Sunday, March 11 (on our regular Rink #2):

Also, Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday, March 11 at 2:00 a.m. Clocks go forward one hour so be sure to adjust yours so that you get to your game on time!

2012 Annual General Meeting

March 8, 2012 -- The TGHA's Annual General Meeting will take place on Saturday, April 14, 2012. Be sure to mark this date in your calendar as it's always a fun event. More details will follow in the coming days.

TGHA on CBC

March 5, 2012 -- The TGHA's Wayne Belkosky was interviewed on CBC Radio 1 Sudbury about the recent announcement of the You Can Play Project and discusses homophobia in hockey. You can listen to the interview here. Great job Wayne!

TGHA on Global TV

March 5, 2012 -- Members of the TGHA were interviewed by Global TV following the announcement of the You Can Play Project, launched by Patrick Burke. Click here to watch the interview. Well done guys!

Team Photos :: 2011-2012 Season

February 27, 2012 -- Team photos for the 2011-2012 season are now available for download!

Jock Auction

February 14, 2012 -- The TGHA's 2012 Jock Auction will take place at Woody's on Saturday March 3, beginning at 9 p.m. Each team's representative will be competing for bragging rights and two tickets to the Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins game on March 6. Contact our events coordinator for more details.

Playoff Rules :: 2012 Season

February 3, 2012 -- As we enter the playoff season, all TGHA players are asked to take a minute to review the playoff rules regarding tie-breaking and cumulative penalties. Good luck to everyone in this year's playoffs!

2012 TGHA Superbowl Party

January 24, 2012 -- The TGHA will hold its annual Superbowl Party on February 5, starting at 6 p.m. at Churchmouse & Firkin. Come out and join TGHA members as we watch Superbowl XLVI. For more information, please contact events coordinator.

TGHA YouTube Channel

January 11, 2012 -- The TGHA now has its own YouTube Channel. We've already posted a few videos and will be adding more in the future.

MGHA Classic Hockey Tournament

January 4, 2012 -- The Madison Gay Hockey Association will host the MGHA Classic Hockey Tournament from April 20-22, 2012. An earlybird discount is available to players who register before March 15.

TGHA Celebrates its 20th Anniversary!

December 28, 2011 -- Today, the Toronto Gay Hockey Association celebrates its 20th year playing hockey in the city of Toronto. More than one-thousand people have played in the TGHA since 1991, and we want to thank everyone who has been involved since the very beginning. Without your hard work and participation, the Association would not be the success it is today. We look forward to many more years of fun and good times to come!

Happy Holidays from the TGHA!

The TGHA wishes everyone a Happy Holiday season and all the best for 2012!

TGHA Year in Review

It's been a great year for the TGHA and as 2011 comes to a close, we look back on the memories with a collection of photos.

TGHA Online Store Officially Launches!

December 15, 2011 -- The TGHA is both excited and proud to announce that it now has its own online store, where you'll find a number of TGHA items availabe for purchase, both in clothing and other gift items such as mugs and hats to name a couple. Be sure to visit our new store and check out what we've got!

Holiday Shinny

December 15, 2011 -- Going to miss playing hockey over the holidays? The TGHA will have a shinny on Thursday, December 29 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Canlan, York University. It will take place almost twenty years to the day that a group of players got together for the first time to play a game of shinny, which led to the founding of the TGHA. If you're interested in playing, please contact our play co-ordinator Colin at shinny@gayhockey.com.

This Weekend's Game Schedule

December 15, 2011 -- Here is the game schedule for Sunday, December 18, 2011 (last games for the year)

Brian Burke Shows His Support

December 12, 2011 -- Yesterday during the TGHA Day with the Marlies, Maple Leafs General Manager Brian Burke skated with 32 players from our association in a shinny at Ricoh Coliseum. Here he is on TSN speaking about the need for greater tolerance and acceptance of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered athletes in sports.

The TGHA wants to thank the Toronto Marlies and Brian Burke for their incredible support as we work together towards ending homophobia in sports.

Shinny at Ricoh Coliseum!

November 8, 2011 -- The TGHA and Toronto Marlies are offering TGHA members the opportunity to play shinny at Ricoh Coliseum on Saturday, December 10 following the TGHA Day with the Marlies. There are only 32 spots available (including two goalies) and the cost is $40, which includes a Platinum game ticket for that day along with the shinny afterwards. If you would like more information or to play in the shinny, please email info@gayhockey.com to reserve your spot.

Holiday Party

November 8, 2011 -- The annual TGHA Holiday Party will take place on Saturday, December 10 after our TGHA Day with the Marlies and shinny. Come and join us at The Blakehouse for an evening of fun and celebration! Tickets will be available for purchase during the game days.

TGHA Day with the Toronto Marlies!

November 7, 2011 -- The TGHA has teamed up with the Toronto Marlies to hold the first annual TGHA Day on December 10, 2011! Join the TGHA, the Marlies and other members of the LGBT community as we try to put an end to homophobia in hockey. Tickets are available to see the Toronto Marlies take on the Albany Devils, and $4 of each ticket sold will go to help the Toronto Kids Help Line who provide toll-free, 24 hour anonymous counselling to children and youth.

For more information or tickets, contact Greg Corbett at 416-263-3957 or gcorbett@torontomarlies.com

Ice Queen Pageant

November 6, 2011 -- The TGHA's annual (newly renamed) Ice Queen Pageant will take place at George's Play on November 19. Join us for a night of fun and entertainment as contestants compete for the title of TGHA Ice Queen!

Game Schedule Update!

October 31, 2011 -- The game schedule for the 2011-2012 season has been updated. The latest version can be downloaded here. Please use this schedule for the remainder of the season as this schedule supersedes past versions of the 2011-2012 season schedule.

If you are a team captain, please pass this information on to your teammates so they know about the new schedule.

TGHA article :: Xtra!

September 29, 2011 -- The TGHA is featured in Xtra! You can find the article here.

TGHA Interview with CBC

September 28, 2011 -- The TGHA's Bryan Frois was interviewed earlier this morning on CBC's Metro about homophobia in hockey. You can listen to the interview here. Good job Bryan!

Press Release: Wayne Simmonds incident

September 28, 2011 -- The TGHA has issued a press release calling on the NHL to enact an outright ban on homophobia both on and off the ice, while adopting more inclusive policies to protect gay players who fear coming out of the closet.

TGHA Responds to the Wayne Simmonds incident

September 27, 2011 -- The TGHA's Commissioner Stephen Reid responds to the recent Wayne Simmonds incident in an interview with CBC`s The National. Well done Stephen!

The TGHA is also mentioned in a National Post article as well.

Draft Party

September 8, 2011 -- The Draft Party last night at Woody's was a great success with many players in attendance! Thank you again to everyone who attended and to our generous sponsors! If you were unable to make it and want to know which team you're on (and haven't yet been contacted), please contact info@gayhockey.com as soon as possible. The first games begin this Sunday, September 11 (see schedule below).

Twitter!

The TGHA is now on Twitter! You can follow us at TorGayHockey or click on the "Follow Us On Twitter" button below to receive updates and news about our activities and events.

Boston Beanpot Classic

August 23, 2011 -- Boston Pride Hockey has announced that they will hold their first hockey tournament, the Boston Beanpot Classic!. The tournament will take place on May 25-28, 2012 and you can sign up for an email notification when more information is available. We hope to see you there!

New Sponsors!

August 18, 2011 -- The TGHA is proud to formally announce two new sponsors! Xtrapark and the Newman Clark Group will join the TGHA in sponsoring teams for the 2011-2012 season. The new team jerseys will be shown off at the upcoming draft party.

All of our league's sponsors significantly contribute to the long-term success of the TGHA. Without their support, the TGHA would not be where it is today.

Toronto Wins at Chicago Market Days Classic!

August 18, 2011 -- The TGHA would like to congratulate the team from Toronto who went to Chicago to participate in the Market Days Classic hockey tournament. After a hard-fought weekend, the Toronto team emerged victorious, winning gold in their divison. Well done everyone!

We want to thank and congratulate the Chicago Gay Hockey Association for holding an awesome tournament and for being such great hosts!

TGHA Radio Interview with CBC

The TGHA's Stephen Reid spoke with Matt Galloway of CBC Metro Morning about Sean Avery's announcement in support of same-sex marriage, and the reactions that followed. The webpage for the interview can be found here and you can listen to the interview by clicking here.

TGHA Radio Interview with CFRB 1010

On April 4, Stephen Reid was interviewed by CFRB 1010 and discussed both the TGHA and recent events in hockey. You can download the interview here.

Eastern Canada Cup Interview

A short while ago, the TGHA's Stephen Reid was interviewed by 103.9 Proud FM. He discussed the Eastern Canada Cup and the league itself. You can download the interview here. Well done Stephen!

2010 Gay Games

Congrats to Toronto Wolfpack for winning Silver in the 2010 Gay Games in Germany!

Media Exposure :: Here We Go Again!

The TGHA was interviewed for a feature on CBC television The National asking the question: Why are there no gay men in professional team sports? This is a wonderful piece with Brian Burke being interviewed in support of his son and openly gay men in general. Watch the entire piece online and look for the interview with Stephen and Bryan.

We're Everywhere!

The TGHA has received lots of media exposure in the past, here are some examples.

The Gazette
fab Magazine
Xtra
canada.com

CBC Radio Interview

The TGHA got some media exposure when our very own Dave G. was interviewed on CBC radio regarding homophobia in professional hockey, and hockey in general. Download the MP3 file and listen for yourself. Good work Dave!