TCQHA - Twin Cities Queer Hockey Association Page

09/11/2026

🏒🎉 What a night, Salad Classic fam!

Tonight's Opening Party was everything we hoped for and more — an incredible turnout of players, teams, and friends kicking off tournament weekend in style.

🙏 A huge, huge thank you to Brühaven for hosting and sponsoring the party. Your generosity and hospitality helped set the tone for what's shaping up to be our biggest Salad Classic ever.

😴 Players — rest up tonight! Hydrate, stretch, and get your gear ready.

🥅 The puck drops tomorrow and it's go time. See you at the rink!

***rHockey

09/05/2026

🥗🏒 ONE WEEK OUT! 🏒🥗

The 2026 Salad Classic hits the ice Friday, September 11 — our BIGGEST tournament ever is almost here!
🎉 Plus a full weekend of parties, drag, and community off the ice

Get hyped, Twin Cities — see you rinkside! 🌈

08/30/2026

⚡️ FINAL CALL 2026 Salad Classic! Registration Open for Hockey Only & Sub Spots

We're looking for a few more Free Agents to round out teams in ALL divisions as well as a stable of Standby Subs as needed.
Click here for more info and to register:
https://forms.gle/MPX3CcbS7B3HBeeh8

📋 THE DETAILS:

Hockey Only Registration ($80): Guaranteed Spot for the whole tournament! You’ll be placed on a team as a free agent. (Please check off all available times on the form).

Call-Up Subs ($20/game): Join the standby list. Pick the times/levels you can skate, and pay only after you are confirmed for a game.

👀 WHAT'S INCLUDED:

Included: Full access to all tournament social events and parties! 🍻

Not Included: Tournament jerseys, shirts, provided food, or drink tickets are not included in these rates (but can be bought separately).

Note: Loaner jerseys will be provided for your games and must be returned afterward.

This form is to be used to register for a confirmed spot on a single team or to be considered for a sub spot in individual games. Players wishing to register for a "Hockey Only" spot will pay $80 via Venmo (an invoice will be sent separately) and will be placed with a team as a free agent for the du...

08/16/2026

🥬🏒 LESS THAN ONE MONTH AWAY.

TCQHA Salad Classic Hockey Tournament. Are you ready, Twin Cities?

Team registration is closed. Free agent spots? Almost gone.

📅 September 11–13
🎉 Opening party. Meetups all weekend. Farewell send-off.

⚠️ Grab one of the last free agent spots before they're gone:
👉 https://www.tcqha.org/leagues/salad-classic-tournament/23712

See you on the ice. 🌈🥬🏒

08/15/2026

🏒❄️ Winter League Registration Is Now Open! ❄️🏒

Twin Cities, it's time to lace up! Registration for the TCQHA Winter League is officially open, and we can't wait to build another season of community, sportsmanship, and competition on the ice — whether you're a returning skater or lacing up with us for the very first time.

📅 Season: 23 weeks, starting the week of October 11
🏒 Levels: Lower, Intermediate, and Upper — something for every skill level
💲 Pricing: $385 skaters / $185 goalies
⏰ Register by September 30 to guarantee your spot (space permitting, we'll keep accepting registrations after that)

Not ready to commit to a full season? Join our sub pool and play on your own schedule. New to TCQHA or unsure of your level? Free preseason assessments are open too.

👉 Register now: tcqha.org/leagues/winter-league/27460

Let's lace up our skates, grab our sticks, and have a fantastic season together. 🌈🏒

07/16/2026

The clock's running out on the NHL Assist Promo for the 2026 TCQHA Salad Classic! This is your final chance to lock in your spot with the discounted rate.

The NHL Assist Promo rate of $125 will be removed end of day July 16 — after that, pricing jumps to the standard price of $150 through August 10.

Rostered on a team but haven't finished registering on Crossbar? Don't leave your spot up for grabs! Contact your captain if you have questions about how to register under your team.

Free agent? We still have a few openings at ALL levels!

Register here: https://www.tcqha.org/leagues/salad-classic-tournament/23712

2026 Salad Classic Jersey Recycling Program: We are still taking clean 2025 Salad Classic jerseys for a few more weeks until August 1, but instead of the $10 credit towards a Salad Classic registration, the players will now receive a $10 credit in Crossbar for a future TCQHA activity to ensure invoicing runs smoothly as we approach the tournament date.

07/10/2026

🏒☀️ Beat the July heat with extra ice time! ☀️🏒

Summer pick-ups and league are in full swing, but if you're craving even more time on the ice, we've got you covered! TCQHA is hosting three all-level pick-ups this month at Parade Ice Garden — come skate, have fun, and connect with the community.

📍 Location: Parade Ice Garden
🏒 Skill Levels: All levels welcome
🗓️ Dates & Times
Wednesday, 7/15/2026 — 5:30 PM
Wednesday, 7/22/2026 — 9:15 PM
Wednesday, 7/29/2026 — 5:30 PM

👉 Register here: https://www.tcqha.org/program/all-level-pick-up/34749

See you on the ice! 🏒🌈

07/01/2026

🏒🥗 NHL Assist Promo Extended Through July 15 — Gear Up for the 2026 Salad Classic! 🥗🏒

Great news! We've extended our NHL Promo period, giving everyone more time to lock in a spot on the ice before registration prices go up — and before we head into our biggest weekend of the year: the 2026 TCQHA Salad Classic, September 11–13!

🙏 A huge thank you to the NHL for their generous $5,000 donation supporting the NHL Assist promo — this gift helps make hockey more accessible and encourages community building through the sport we all love.

🏆 2026 Salad Classic
📅 September 11–13, 2026
🏒 Our marquee tournament weekend — come play, come cheer, come celebrate the community

💲 Pricing Schedule

* May 20 – July 15: $125.00 (NHL Assist promo period)
* July 16 – August 10: $150.00 (Standard price period)
* August 11 – September 10: $170.00 (Late registration period)

🙋 Calling All Free Agents!
Don't have a team yet? No problem — we're actively matching free agents with rosters that need players before the Salad Classic.

Roster Status

* A few team spots still available
* Free agents encouraged to sign up now

♻️ Jersey Recycling Program
Have a clean jersey from the 2025 Salad Classic sitting around? Turn it in and get a credit toward your registration for 2026.

* Turn in your clean 2025 Salad Classic jersey to a board member
* Receive a $10 credit toward registration

👉 Sign up today: https://www.tcqha.org/leagues/salad-classic-tournament/23712

06/26/2026

Visit us at the 2026 Twin Cities Pride Festival in Loring Park 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈
Green Section, Booth 191
Saturday, June 27th: 10am-7pm
Sunday, June 28th: 10am-6pm

Learn about TCQHA, practice shooting some pucks, and meet some of our members!

06/26/2026

TCQHA kicked off 2026 Twin Cities Pride weekend with our annual Pride Skate(s)! Thank you all for joining us for an evening of community and fun on the ice.

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈