Toronto Gay Hockey Association fielded both teams, with Team White defeating Team Blue 6-2. Both coaches, former NHL exec Brian Burke and ex-defenseman Andrew Ference, are two of the most vocal LGBTQ+ allies in league history. Subscribe to our daily newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.Burke, who founded You Can Play, a group dedicated to eliminating homophobia in sports, is currently executive director of the Professional Women’s Hockey League Players Association.