New York City Gay Hockey Association

[3] The NYCGHA describes its mission as providing "an environment free of harassment and discrimination for members and friends of the LGBT community to play ice hockey and fulfill their athletic aspirations.

[1][6] Its teams participate in a multi-division league managed by Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers.

Since 2001,[10] its annual Chelsea Challenge invites LGBT and LGBT-friendly players to compete in a friendly ice hockey tournament.

[11] In 2008, Kagan and others protested the toleration of "anti-gay slurs" shouted by fans at Madison Square Garden hockey games.

The New York Rangers began issuing warnings about offensive behavior and added security.