Boston Pride Hockey - LGBT

03/06/2026

Reports of bullying and harassment in Massachusetts youth hockey are on the rise, particularly targeting LGBTQ+ players. This week, a letter from Lawyers for Civil Rights to Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell highlighted the issue. Amid this discussion, NBC10 Boston spoke with our board Communications Director, Kevin Corsino, about why representation in sports matters and how BPH’s mission creates safe, inclusive spaces for players and allies that directly counter these experiences.

03/01/2026

In honor of the NHL hosting the 2026 NHLUnites Pride Cup for the third consecutive year—featuring The Cutting Edges Vancouver’s LGBTQ Hockey Association and Seattle Pride Hockey Association in Surrey, British Columbia this weekend—we’re taking a moment to look back at the 2025 Pride Cup, proudly hosted in Boston last year.

BPH President Mark Tikonoff, Communications Director Kevin Corsino, and member Mindy reflected on their personal journeys in hockey, how they found BPH, and what it means to have a space where they can show up fully as themselves—alongside the NHL’s Kim Davis and Andrew Ference. Together, their perspectives underscore how events like the Pride Cup help advance our mission to build community, expand access, and ensure the game we all love is for everyone.

02/28/2026

We’ve been here—and we’re still here. Grateful to see NBC News spotlight how organizations across North America continue to serve as vital community spaces for so many.

More than half a dozen of the country’s largest LGBTQ hockey leagues, from Seattle to Chicago to New York City, said they’ve seen interest from both fans and prospective players spike over the last three months.

The show came at a fraught cultural moment for the sport. Some National Hockey League teams have recently stopped hosting Pride nights. Those that still host them often get anti-LGBTQ comments and backlash to social media posts about the events, some fans say.

Some of the players in the country’s largest q***r leagues said they hope the show will help bring their decades-long fight to improve the sport they love into the public sphere.

“There’s always work to be done,” said Joey Gale, vice president and co-founder of the Seattle Pride Hockey Association, an LGBTQ league. “But because of all of this new momentum, it feels like we’ve gotten a new spark of energy.”

Read more: nbcnews.app.link/75L00uAu30b

02/23/2026

We’re excited to share that our longest-running Friendship Series is back! On Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15, we’re heading to Albany as our friends at Albany Pride Hockey Association host BPH for a full weekend of hockey.

The series will include a mixed-level, mixed-team “friendly” game, a competitive city-versus-city matchup, and a Saturday evening social at Albany q***r-friendly establishment.

If you’re interested in participating, please complete the interest form linked below. Spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Because this is an away series, participation in both games is required.

Submit interest here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfS2v6gXZ2n-EMuHf4UPKYQk-hPTuodH9ocNtWM12NkxFVBIg/viewform

01/29/2026

During the Boston Bruins Night at TD Garden, BPH Board Member and Communications Director Kevin Corsino joined Michaela Johnson live to share what makes BPH a welcoming home on the ice.

From our founding in 1989 to a thriving community of 450+ members, Kevin highlighted how easy it is to get involved with BPH’s year-round programs and how long-standing partnerships with the Boston Bruins and TD turn visibility into real impact—including fundraising for our scholarship program to make hockey and our community accessible to anyone who wants to play.

He also shared his take on the Heated Rivalry craze and how moments like these are helping more people see themselves on the ice—exactly what we’ve been building at BPH for decades.

01/29/2026

With the support of the Boston Bruins and Boston Bruins Foundation, game-used, player-signed sticks are once again being auctioned off to benefit BPH’s Scholarship Fund, which directly fuels our all-access financial aid program. These funds play a critical role in removing cost as a barrier to participation—ensuring q***r players and allies can access the game and find safe, welcoming spaces both on and off the ice.

🏒 The auction is open through Friday, January 30.
📱 Text BBFSticks to 76278 to place a bid on sticks

Read more here: https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/bruins-to-host-hockey-is-for-everyone-night-presented-by-td-bank-on-jan-22

Place your bid for a chance to win a team-issued, autographed Hockey is for Everyone stick!

Support Boston Pride Hockey and place your bids before the auction closes on 1/30 at 8PM by texting BBFsticks to 76278 or bidding at bit.ly/4bUhbyr

01/23/2026

For a sixth consecutive year, we’re proud to partner with the Boston Bruins for Night at TD Garden—continuing a shared commitment to a more inclusive game for all.

During pregame ceremonies, BPH member Jackie Farnham proudly represented our organization and q***r hockey alongside players from across the broader hockey community.

With the support of the Boston Bruins Foundation, game-used, player-signed sticks are once again being auctioned off to benefit BPH’s Scholarship Fund, which directly fuels our all-access financial aid program. These funds play a critical role in removing cost as a barrier to participation—ensuring q***r players and allies can access the game and find safe, welcoming spaces both on and off the ice.

🏒 The auction is open through Friday, January 30.
📱 Text BBFSticks to 76278 to place a bid.

Read more here: https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/bruins-to-host-hockey-is-for-everyone-night-presented-by-td-bank-on-jan-22

01/22/2026

Today’s The Boston Globe front-page story highlights how cultural moments like Heated Rivalry are sparking new conversations about hockey—and why organizations like Boston Pride Hockey are essential to turning visibility into lasting change.

The piece brings together voices from BPH players, LGBTQ+ advocates, academics, and NHL leadership, reflecting a wide range of perspectives on what inclusion in hockey looks like—and what still needs to change.

At its core, the message is simple: representation matters, but community is what makes people feel safe enough to stay. BPH exists because too many players were told—directly or indirectly—that hockey wasn’t for them. We’re proud to be a community proving that it is.

Thank you to Chris Mu**er for telling this story with care and helping shine a light on the people and communities working to make hockey more inclusive.

Read the story here: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/22/lifestyle/heated-rivalry-hockey-gay-players-welcome-bruins/?p1=StaffPage

01/22/2026

Founded in 1989, Boston Pride Hockey has grown into a community of more than 450 active members across New England.

At its core, BPH exists to create a safe, affirming space in a sport that hasn’t always made room for everyone—and today, that mission is stronger than ever.

Filmed at the NHL’s Pride Cup in Boston, this video highlights the journey of BPH and the people behind it. Hear from BPH President Mark Tikonoff, Communications Director Kevin Corsino, and member Mindy as they reflect on what BPH means to them—on the ice and beyond.

01/16/2026

When the universe says no but the puck says yes 😮‍💨

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01/04/2026

Teams are locked in for the 2026 IHL Spring season! We kicked off our 10th season of the Inclusive Hockey League with a draft party at Dorchester Brewing Co.