Hockey players warmed up, fired off practice shots at their goalie, and then commenced the first games of the Halifax Pride Cup. The three-day hockey tournament, which consists entirely of LGBTQ players, began on Friday evening with three games and six teams. This event marks the inaugural tournament organized by Queer Hockey Nova Scotia. Being able to play alongside fellow LGBTQ hockey players is incredibly affirming for her. After months of hard work organizing the tournament, Jay McKellar, the founder of Queer Hockey Nova Scotia and a player for Team Trans, shares his overwhelming excitement.

Source: CBC News July 22, 2023 16:00 UTC