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Hockey Proud
A question we get a lot here is “What’s it like to be a gay hockey fan?” We’re never quite sure what people expect the answer to be. Are they curious if it’s hard, if we feel ostracized or just … Continue reading
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Tagged Braden Holtby, DC Pride Parade, Red Rockers, Slapshot, Wes Johnson, You Can Play
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Hockey Proud
There always has to be a first. Today, with much pride, that honor goes to the NHL and the NHL Players’ Association. Today’s announcement that the National Hockey League and NHLPA will begin building inclusive policies and practices for LGBT … Continue reading
Nick Can Play
In early 2012, we began writing about Nick, a gay high school hockey player in Minnesota. As his request, we used an alias at first; he always liked the name Zach. As the season wrapped, he gave us the OK to use … Continue reading
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Tagged Breck School Mustangs, Gay hockey players, Nick Kleidon, PFLAG Twin Cities, You Can Play
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…it’s how you play the game.
A lot of ink has been spilled in the wake of Brian Burke’s firing. His personality, win-loss record, failure of the Leafs to make the playoffs, or perhaps his potty mouth have all been blamed. Smarter guys than us will continue … Continue reading
Clearing the Air, and Lifting a Weight from My Shoulders
I know I’ve hinted at it and posted some things that would lead you to believe that I am transgendered. Well, here I am, coming out officially as a trans girl. This is something I struggled with for the better … Continue reading
On the beneficence of the Washington Capitals
Hi everyone, Ryan Lambert here. I’m writing guest posts for Puck Buddys until the Capitals are eliminated from the playoffs, which will be never. Get into it. The one thing you can say about Dale Hunter is that he is … Continue reading
You Can Play
Thanks for Gloria Nieto for sharing her recent, in-depth conversation with Patrick Burke, scout for the Flyers and one of the co-founders of You Can Play. Burke speaks candidly about the project’s origins, the two months since launch and their plans going … Continue reading
Zach Can Play…As Himself
For several months we’ve been posting excerpts of interviews we’ve conducted with “Zach”, a young gay hockey player who played defense for a perennial powerhouse team in the upper Midwest. He’s shared his thoughts on teamsmanship, growing up hockey, his … Continue reading
Growing Up Hockey
In part 1, Zach talked about the hockey experience, beyond the practices and games. Here, he talks about starting to skate at 4, then his years coming up through the junior ranks and transitioning to high school play. Like many … Continue reading
Hockey And Homework
Zach is a gay hockey player. He’s been skating since he was a kid and moved up through the ranks from his area’s youth hockey leagues to where he is now, playing D for a perennial powerhouse high school team in the … Continue reading