The Madison Gay Hockey Association is the place to learn to skate, play hockey, and have fun! We are a nonprofit, all gender hockey league for the LGBTQ+ community.
Started in 2006 by member Patrick Farabaugh, we have been going strong since. With over 270 skaters of all skill levels, the MGHA works to provide a safe and fun hockey experience.
We love our fans, so come on out and catch a game…it’s free and fun!
- Games: see the schedule. We play most Sundays evenings from October – March.
- Ice rink: Capitol Ice Arena
Our Mission Statement
The Madison Gay Hockey Association is an adult developmental ice hockey league for people of all sexualities and gender identifications. We are especially committed to providing opportunities for those who have historically felt uncomfortable in traditional sports settings to learn and teach ice hockey in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. We aspire to the highest standards of sportsmanship and promote integration of the wider Madison community into the gay community.
What Gay Hockey Means to Us
Read essays by our former and current MGHA players to learn what this league means to us.
What Others Say About Us
“Hockey has the aura of being a hyper-masculine sport with no place for women or gay men. I like that they [Madison Gay Hockey Association] are breaking down that wall by saying, ‘You have a place with us. You have a place in hockey.'”
– Ted Rybka, Director of Sports Media for GLAAD
From Our First Season
MGHA
PO Box 45092
Madison WI, 53744