Welcome to the Madison Gay Hockey Association

Welcome to the online home of the Madison Gay Hockey Association. We are proud to be the premier LGBTQA ice hockey league in Wisconsin and to provide an environment free of harassment and discrimination for members and friends of our community to play ice hockey and fulfill their athletic aspirations. We are a comprehensive league that supports and encourages both beginners and seasoned players to interact, teach, learn and foster athletic development in a welcoming, constructive environment. Take some time to browse the site. From our player profiles to our forums, our photos to the community calendar, we work hard to provide a means for anyone interested to become a part of the MGHA!

 

Early May Events

www.madisongayhockey.org

Diversity BBQ

The D-Squad (University Housing Diversity Squad) is throwing its end of the Year Social/BBQ this Sunday, May 4th from 1-6, in the Witte Backyard. They're really hoping to get a strong presence from local LGBT groups this year. Plus they're providing free food, games, music, and other entertainment, so you can't go wrong unless you don't go.

Champions For Children!

This Sunday, May 4th at 9pm, come see amateur drag kings and queens take the stage for a good cause! Club 5 is hosting the 'Champions for Children' benefit to raise money for Children's Hospital. The show features players from many of Madison's gay sports leagues including the MGHA and will be headlined by Felicia MeltonSmyth.

Congrats to the Toronto Women's Team

The MGHA women's team that travelled to Toronto this weekend had an amazing time, both on the ice and off. They tied their first game, snagged a wildcard spot in the playoffs, and shared goodwill with their hosts and the other tournament players.

Pictures of the Toronto tournament are posted at http://www.flickr.com/photos/26019776@N03/

We Need Your Feedback

We'd like to remind you one last time if you haven't taken a couple minutes to fill out the MGHA end-of -season feedback survey, please do. Only about 1/3 of the league's players have responded so far, and we need everyone to let us know what they think to help in building the organization and planning for future seasons.

Click Here to take the MGHA 07-08 End Of Season Survey Now

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That Dam Tourney 2008

That Dam Tourney 2008
That Dam Tourney 2008

Photos from the recent women's tournament in Beaver Dam.

 

Blades Against AIDS Postponed

Regrettably, we must announce that Blades Against AIDS planned for March 1, 2008 has been postponed due a scheduling conflict beyond our control. The event will be rescheduled with a date to be announced at a later date.

If you bought a ticket, please contact Matt Jelinek at treasurer@madisangayhockey.org for a refund. Any farther questions can be directed towards Shawn Waldron at swaldron2@gmail.com

The MGHA apologizes for any inconvenience.

 

Essay Contest

The Chelsea Challenge is an international gay ice hockey tournament held once a year in New York City, and the MGHA is holding an essay contest to send you there! All current MGHA players in good standing are eligible (minus current board members and past scholarship recipients). Essays will be judged by an independent panel of community leaders, and winners will receive an expense-paid trip to the tournament! Dates will be announced as soon as the NYCGHA releases them, see their web site for details www.nycgayhockey.org.

Essay Topic
Write an essay on "What gay hockey means to me." Include a cover form, which you can get by contacting Bri Deyo (deyo@wisc.edu). Essays should be no longer than 4 pages, double-spaced.

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MGHA Online Store

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MGHA Easton Hoodie

ORDERS PLACED ON OR BEFORE March 1, 2008 WILL BE READY FOR PICK UP MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2008!! MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A STATE ISSUED ID WITH YOU.

NEXT ORDER BEING PLACED ON 04/15/2008

The Easton Hockey Hoodie II with Thunder logo is a high-quality hooded sweatshirt that comes in navy blue and several sizes. It’s a must-have for those who love the MGHA!

  • Skate-lace collar
  • MGHA Thunder logo (colors differ slightly from logo in photo-- we'll post updated photos when the first sweatshirts are received)
  • Front pocket

Price: $35.00

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MGHA 2007-08 Schedule

Madison Ice Arena

Games are held at the Madison Ice Arena, 725 Forward Dr., Madison [map], on Sundays from 6:40pm - 10:00pm. The season runs from September through February. The Madison Ice Arena openly supports being the home of the Madison Gay Hockey Association.

Admission & Concessions

Admission to MGHA games is free!

Concessions are provided by the local high schools' GSA organizations. Have a cup of hot cocoa and support our young people!

This Week's Game Schedule

Please see the Teams Page for the full season schedule, standings and player statistics.

More Information

If you have any questions, please send email

 

MGHA Newsletter Archives Available

MGHA Newsletter Archives

Please check out our Newsletter Archives.

Here you will find previous issues of MGHA e-Newsletters including the MGHA Player News and the MGHA Fan Club Newsletter.

 

Donate to the MGHA

The MGHA is concerned about keeping hockey accessible to all LGBTQA players, and works to keep league fees as modest as possible.

It is thanks to the generosity of its players and supporters that the MGHA can offer opportunities to learn and play hockey to Madison's entire LGBTQA community, regardless of financial circumstance.

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Download MGHA Promo Posters!

Shot to reflect the diversity of the MGHA by photographer Ken Jensen. These posters are being used for recruiting and branding the Madison Gay Hockey Association.

Click on the images below to view other sizes of the posters:

Mark Sadowski Tim Foster Bri Deyo Jay Potash Sarah Covington
Galen Lemke Vivian Lin Emily Harris Patrick Farabaugh Zach Strong
Laura Maker Tim Woebbeking Brian Johnson Kim Zwetlier Caity Laubach