TCQHA - Twin Cities Queer Hockey Association Page

06/18/2026

🍻🏒 From the rink to the brewhouse!

TCQHA members had the incredible opportunity to collaborate with 56 Brewing on the creation of their annual Pride brew. Check out this behind-the-scenes look at brew day and the process of bringing this special beer to life!

We are so incredibly grateful for 56 Brewing's partnership and support of the Twin Cities Q***r Hockey Association. Our members had a blast learning about the brewing process, getting to know one another, and helping create something special that celebrates community, inclusion, and Pride.

Thank you, 56 Brewing, for helping make our community stronger—one pint at a time! 🌈🍺

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06/06/2026

🌈🏒 PRIDE SKATE 2026 🏒🌈

Join the Twin Cities Q***r Hockey Association on Wednesday, June 24 at Parade Ice Garden for our annual Pride Skate!

Whether you’re newer to hockey or a seasoned player, we have a skate for you:

🏒 Lower / Intermediate (Levels 1–3) | 5:30–6:30 PM
🏒 Intermediate / Upper (Levels 3–5) | 9:15–10:15 PM

This event is free to attend. If you’d like to help support TCQHA and future programming, donations can be made via:
💚 Venmo: -narwhals
💚 PayPal:

Suggested donation: $5 to help cover ice costs.

Come celebrate Pride Month, build community, and hit the ice with us! 🌈✨

Register here: https://www.tcqha.org/program/2026-pride-skate/33637

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05/20/2026

🥗🏒 INDIVIDUAL / FREE AGENT REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the 2026 TCQHA Salad Classic Tournament! 🏒🥗

Get ready to CRASH THE NET at one of the Midwest’s favorite LGBTQ+ hockey weekends as teams from near and far take over Minneapolis, Minnesota September 11–13, 2026 for a weekend of hockey, community, and unforgettable fun.

Whether you’re returning to defend your title or joining us for the first time, now’s the time to lock in your spot.

🔥 2026 Theme: Crash the Net
📍 Minneapolis, MN
📅 September 11–13, 2026
🏒 Free Agent & Team Registration Open Now!

👉 Individual / Free Agent registration: https://www.tcqha.org/leagues/salad-classic-tournament/23712

Individual / Free Agent Pricing Schedule:

May 20 - June 30: $125.00
(NHL ASSIST promo period - A donation from the NHL to encourage community building through participation in the sport we love.)

July 1 - August 10: $150
(Standard price period)

August 11 - September 10: $170
(Late registration period)

See the comments for additional discount details available through our 2026 Salad Classic Jersey Recycling Program ♻️

Bringing a team?
👉 Register your team here: https://www.tcqha.org/program/salad-classic-team/31588

Tag your teammates, start planning your trip, and we’ll see you in the crease. 🌈🥅 ***rhockey

05/02/2026

4th Annual TCQHA Pride Kickball Tournament - https://mailchi.mp/f21647378599/join-us-for-the-4th-annual-tcqha-pride-kickball-tournament

04/28/2026

🥗🏒 TEAM REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the 2026 TCQHA Salad Classic Tournament! 🏒🥗

Get ready to CRASH THE NET at one of the Midwest’s favorite LGBTQ+ hockey weekends as teams from near and far take over Minneapolis, Minnesota September 11–13, 2026 for a weekend of hockey, community, and unforgettable fun.

Whether you’re returning to defend your title or joining us for the first time, now’s the time to lock in your spot and bring your squad to the Twin Cities.

🔥 2026 Theme: Crash the Net
📍 Minneapolis, MN
📅 September 11–13, 2026
🏒 Team Registration Open Now!

👉 Register your team here: https://www.tcqha.org/leagues/salad-classic-tournament/23712

👀 Individual / Free Agent registration opens soon — stay tuned!

Tag your teammates, start planning your trip, and we’ll see you in the crease. 🌈🥅 ***rhockey

04/20/2026

✨TCQHA Player Spotlight🏒

Scout (they/them)
#25
Position: Left Wing

Here is what Scout has to say about their experience with hockey and TCQHA:

"I found hockey at a time when I was searching for q***r sports community. I had no idea it would become one of the pillars of my adult life! I love TCQ[HA] because I get to meet new q***rs, compete in a fun way, and grow in my enthusiasm for this most excellent sport."

Thank you for joining us, Scout! We are so happy to have you as a part of this amazing community.

04/07/2026

✨TCQHA Player Spotlight 🏒

Craig Larter (he/him)
Position: Left Defense (but happy anywhere on the ice)

Here is what Craig has to say about his experience with hockey and TCQHA:

"Hockey has always been part of my story… even when I thought I’d left it behind.

I started skating at 2 and played through high school, but the locker room never felt like a place I belonged.

As someone with an outgoing personality and a bit of a fem flair, I was often made to feel out of place.

Eventually, the bullying outweighed the love I had for the game, and I walked away completely.

Walking away felt necessary at the time.

But hockey didn’t just disappear; it shaped how I move through the world.

The resilience.
The discipline.
The drive to push through discomfort… all of that stayed with me.

Even when I didn’t feel like I belonged, it still taught me what it means to be part of a team, to rely on others, to be relied on,
and to contribute your piece to something that only works when everyone shows up.

After nearly two decades away, finding TCQHA changed everything.

For the first time, I get to play the sport I love without shrinking who I am to fit into it.

Let’s be real: hockey hasn’t always been a welcoming space for q***r people.
In a lot of ways, it still isn’t.

That’s exactly why TCQHA matters.

Coming back to hockey has been both nostalgic and empowering.

It reminded me that it’s never too late to reconnect with something you love and that the right community can change everything.

This league is more than a place to play -
it’s proof that we belong here.
That we always have.

Every time we step on the ice, we’re reclaiming space that was never truly off-limits—just guarded.

TCQHA is a space built on acceptance, joy, and showing up for one another.

Being part of this community means reclaiming something that once didn’t feel like it was mine and helping make sure it’s accessible for others.

Now, I play for the love of the game
and for the version of me who didn’t feel like they could."

What are the takeaways from Craig's story?
1. It's never too late to pick back up something you once loved or learn/try something new.
2. Hockey is a game to learn or enforce team-building skills, discipline, and extend one's comfort with being uncomfortable.
3. TCQHA is a community for all – all levels, all identities. We welcome you with open arms and a smile.

04/04/2026

Spring hockey is here! 🌸🏒

Join the Twin Cities Q***r Hockey Association for All-Level Pickup Hockey at Parade Ice Garden in Minneapolis, MN! Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned skater, this is a welcoming, low-pressure way to get on the ice, meet community, and have some fun.

All skill levels encouraged—just show up ready to skate and connect 💙

Spring pickup skates are available throughout these dates: April 8-29, 2026
Each skate is $16 per skater, $8 per goalie.

🔗 Register here: https://www.tcqha.org/program/spring-all-level-pick-up/32301

03/11/2026

🏒☀️ Summer League Registration Is Now Open! ☀️🏒

Get ready for another great summer of hockey with the Twin Cities q***r hockey community! Registration for our Summer League is officially open, and we’re excited to hit the ice together again.

📍 Location: St. Louis Park Rec Center
🏒 Skill Levels: TCQHA Levels 2 – 5.5 welcome

League Format
• One refereed, one-hour game per week
• 18-week season

💲 Pricing
Full-time:
• Skater: $324
• Goalie: $162
Substitutes (pay-as-you-go):
• Skater: $18 per game
• Goalie: $9 per game

🏒Roster Goals
We’re looking for at least:
• 52 full-time skaters
• 4 full-time goalies

Whether you want to play every week or sub when you can, we’d love to have you out on the ice this summer.

👉 Sign up today: https://www.tcqha.org/leagues/summer-league-2026/29981

Let’s make this another season of great hockey, great community, and plenty of summer fun on the ice! 🏒🌈

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01/27/2026

We need some laughter, joy, and, more importantly, community in Minneapolis during this time. Join the TCQHA crew, allies, and friends for drag bingo TOMORROW EVENING. Featuring Nina DiAngelo and Monica West as your hosts for the night, Roxy's Cabaret's Drag Queen Charity Bingo is a night of light and good fun for a good cause. See you there!

🎱✨ Dabbers up and glitter on, Twin Cities!

Join us Tuesday, January 27 at Roxy’s Cabaret for a night of Drag Bingo that’s equal parts camp, community, and TCQHA love. Come show up, show out, and support your favorite q***r hockey league while having a blast.

🏒 Members and friends of the Twin Cities Q***r Hockey Association (TCQHA) — this one’s for you! We’ll be selling bingo cards and raffle tickets to help support TCQHA, so every number called and every prize won helps keep our league strong and thriving.

🎶 Big personalities, bold looks, lots of laughs, and a room full of q***r joy. Bring your teammates, your chosen family, or come solo and leave with new friends.

📍 Roxy’s Cabaret, 1333 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
📅 Tuesday, January 27
🕒 Doors: 6:00 PM | Bingo Starts: 7:00 PM CT
🎟️ Bingo cards & raffle tickets available — proceeds support TCQHA

Let’s turn bingo night into a full-on TCQHA celebration — loud, proud, and unapologetically fun. 🌈✨🏒

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