On May 23, 2026, the Gayniacs were featured on ABC11 in a story by Jon Dowding. After seeing some questions about why a community such as ours is needed, Gayniacs member Arianna Story wrote the following response.

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“From putting on packed weekend watch parties to engaging fellow Canes supporters further afield on Discord, the Gayniacs are zany to the max when it comes to their team and queer inclusion in the sport.”

“A growing group of Carolina Hurricanes fans is working to create a more inclusive space for LGBTQ hockey supporters who say they have often felt excluded from the sport's community.”