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“Every single one of us felt like a unicorn.” Renee Hess founded the Black Girl Hockey Club in 2018. Since then, her work in the hockey community has changed the game. By: SachdevaSonny l BlackHistoryMonth

SN: What was the response to the idea in those early days and as things started to grow? Were there any difficulties that came along with that?The response has been very positive, for the most part. You know, I think that there’s a culture shift happening in not only hockey culture but specifically in the NHL. The NHL is trying to be more inclusive — not just promoting diversity, but also inclusion.

SN: It’s amazing to see how much it’s grown and become a well-known part of the hockey world now — what does the day-to-day operation look like now?The Black Girl Hockey Club is transitioning to a non-profit organization, because as I was planning these meet-ups, I realized that there was a need specifically for Black girls that play hockey, in terms of education, financial need and programming.

It’s really been a lot of fun, especially getting to visit various arenas. Under all of this, I’m still a humungous hockey fan and a big ol’ hockey nerd, so it’s just a lot of fun for me to, like, go near the ice at a new arena. When I was in Raleigh, I got to stand by the zamboni when it went out on the ice, you know. And that was just such a treat for me — I was taking pictures, giggling and smiling the whole time, so those types of things are just so much fun for me still.

 

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