Pride & Puck Podcast

Pride & Puck Podcast | Episode 42 – Sean Addis from Alphabet Sports Collective

What does it mean to create a more inclusive sporting community, and how does hockey shape the people who grow up playing it?

In Episode 42, we’re joined by Sean Addis from Alphabet Sports Collective to talk about the organisation, its work in creating inclusive spaces in sport, and the role hockey plays in bringing people together.

We also chat about Sean’s experiences growing up Canadian, his journey through hockey, and how his connection to the game has shaped his perspective on inclusion and community.

From Canadian hockey culture to making sport a more welcoming place for everyone, there’s plenty to get into.

🎧 Tune in for another conversation celebrating queer hockey stories and the people helping make the game more inclusive.

🏳️‍🌈 Pride & Puck – Queer hockey stories.Subscribe, like and follow to keep up with future episodes!

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Why did London Queer Ice Hockey Club need to be formed?

In Episode 41 of the Pride & Puck Podcast, we speak with Lenny and Catherine from London Queer Ice Hockey Club about the need for dedicated queer spaces in hockey and what inspired the creation of the club.

We explore the experiences that led to the club’s formation, the importance of creating an inclusive environment, and how London Queer Ice Hockey Club is helping people find community and connection through the sport they love.

🎙️ Pride & Puck Podcast — queer hockey stories.

Episode 41: London Queer Ice Hockey & Creating Inclusive Spaces in Sport 🏒🏳️‍🌈

What does it take to create truly inclusive spaces in ice hockey?

In Episode 41 of the Pride & Puck Podcast, we chat with Lenny and Catherine from London Queer Ice Hockey Club about queer hockey, community and creating welcoming spaces in sport.

We talk about their experiences in queer ice hockey, the importance of finding your people, building inclusive sporting environments and how clubs can help make hockey a place where everyone belongs.

🏒 London Queer Ice Hockey Club

🏳️‍🌈 Queer hockey and community

🤝 Creating inclusive spaces in sport

🎙️ Stories from the ice

This is Pride & Puck Podcast — queer hockey stories.

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In this episode of Pride & Puck, Michelle Backhouse shares her story of finding her people through Queer Hockey Nova Scotia.

Michelle opens up about what it meant to discover a hockey community where she could feel accepted, connected and truly herself.

She reflects on her journey within the queer hockey community, the friendships and connections she has made, and how finding people who share both her love of hockey and her identity has created a genuine sense of belonging.

It’s a conversation about community, identity, hockey and the power of finding a place where you know you belong.

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In this segment from the Pride & Puck Podcast, Nora Renick Rinehart takes us back to 2025 to explain who Queer Hockey Nova Scotia are, why the organization was created, and the role it plays in building a more welcoming and inclusive hockey community.

Nora shares the story behind the group, its connection to 2SLGBTQIA+ players and allies, and why creating safe, affirming spaces in hockey matters.

Whether you’re new to Queer Hockey Nova Scotia or want to better understand the work happening within Nova Scotia’s hockey community, this conversation offers an introduction to the people, purpose, and passion behind the organization.

What does it mean to find joy, community and belonging on the ice—especially later in life?

In Episode 40, we’re joined by Michelle Backhouse for a conversation about playing hockey in your 60s, the joy of being transgender, and the importance of creating welcoming spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ players.

Michelle shares her experiences with hockey, identity, community and Queer Hockey Nova Scotia, offering an inspiring look at how sport can bring people together and create a sense of belonging at any age.

🏒 Hockey in your 60s

🏳️‍⚧️ Transgender joy and authenticity

🏳️‍🌈 Queer hockey and community

💙 Making hockey a more inclusive space

If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe and share it with someone who loves hockey and believes everyone deserves to feel welcome on the ice.

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Founder of TTHE Kao Lawrie talks about how the idea of the tournament came about, and the meaning behind tournament as it continues to grow year on year.

Episode links ⬇️

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https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-12-kao-lawrie/id1671260095?i=1000644983776

https://youtu.be/WHplgXVUcUY?si=ti5y5rLTlBqH5PGn

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For trans and non-binary people it isn't a smooth journey into sport and hockey, for some body dysphoria is a big hurdle to climb.

Episode links ⬇️

🎙️: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2esf....

🍏: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../being-....

❤️: https://www.iheart.com/.../being-non-...

📺:    • Episode 39: Being non-binary in hockey, Tr...  

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🏒 PRIDE & PUCK — EPISODE: MEL HINKLE

In this episode of Pride & Puck, we sit down with Mel Hinkle for an open and personal conversation about identity, hockey, community and what it means to be yourself in the sport.

Mel talks about their experience of being non-binary in hockey, their journey with trans identity, and the importance of finding spaces where LGBTQ+ players can feel accepted and supported.

We also dive into Mel's connection to the New York Hitmen, their hockey journey and what it's like continuing to play and love the game while navigating hockey in your 30s.

From identity and representation to the realities of adult hockey, this episode explores the many different ways people find belonging through the game we love.

🎙️ In this episode:
🏳️‍🌈 Being non-binary in hockey
🏳️‍⚧️ Trans identity and representation
🏒 LGBTQ+ experiences in hockey
🗽 The New York Hitmen
🥅 Playing hockey in your 30s
❤️ Finding community through hockey
🌈 Creating a more inclusive hockey environment

Pride & Puck is a podcast celebrating LGBTQ+ voices, stories and experiences from across the hockey world.

If you enjoyed the episode, like, subscribe and share Pride & Puck with someone who loves hockey and believes there is a place for everyone on the ice.

To be part of Team Trans Ice Hockey is to be part of something special, the jerseys are pretty sweet too 😍

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