Alex Kaulback said he saw the impact and benefit of community during his first Canada Cup for Team Trans in 2022. It inspired him to co-found Queer Hockey Hamilton in his hometown.
“Last year, Oct. 14, 2023, we had our first shinny (hockey), booked ice at one of the facilities with our own money, charged players, like 20 bucks, and we surpassed our goal the first time around,” Kaulback said. “It’s kind of like what Jesse and Shane said. There’s a sense of community, a sense of belonging, because if you feel you have to give up hockey to be who you are, you lose your team, you lose your friends, you lose your passion, you lose a lot.
“There’s a lot more to it than winning, being in first place, winning trophies and going big on the ice. It’s just about being yourself, meeting new players and just having fun on the ice.”
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