Reynolds HotBox

Reynolds HotBox

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  • Adaptive Hockey Thrives at Reno Ice, by Cece Arroyo
    The city of Reno began its adaptive sports program in 2008, and since Reno Ice first opened in January 2021, they have been an integral part of that program. Sled hockey is an adaptive sport where players use specialized sleds that sit on top of two hockey blades, along with two special hockey sticks with teeth on the ends to help players propel themselves along the ice. It is also one of the first hockey programs developed at Reno Ice.
    The sled hockey club in Reno has been a very important part of Reno Adaptive and Reno Ice since its beginning, and it is just as important to the players on the club. Sled hockey gives people of all abilities the opportunity to play hockey, and at Reno Ice no experience is necessary and all equipment is provided, so players can come learn the ropes of the sport.
    Reno is still a small city, especially in the world of hockey. With only one ice rink, and only one team, players need to travel far to be competitive. Adrian Nicholas, the assistant hockey director and sled hockey coach at Reno Ice, told me about the current competitive state of the club: β€œIt's the same idea as the kids where we have to travel or host, and we were able to set up some games in November against the LA adaptive team. So, we're going to play them in Mammoth, actually[...] We have games in March. It's a home tournament that we're hosting. It also comes with a development camp with USA hockey. So, that allows coaches to go in and learn about sled and adaptive sports, because you do need a different skill set than just standardized minor hockey.”
    The sled hockey club is a young club that is still growing and developing. They are always looking for more sponsors and more players to join and help grow the adaptive club in Reno. For more information, visit renoice.com or reno.gov.
    Reporting, audio and photo by Cece Arroyo.
    9 min
  • How Did We Do on Our Brackets, and Talking Basketball Media with Nancy Hall
    In this episode of Bracket Busters, the Jace, Juliana and Josue crew recap the chaos of March Madness – busted brackets, bold predictions, and one co-host who actually called it right πŸ‘€
    After breaking down their bracket wins (and losses), the team sits down with Reno native Nancy Hall, a social media specialist for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever. Nancy shares her journey from Reno High School to Baylor University and into the professional sports world, giving an inside look at what it takes to work in sports media.
    She also dives into her experience covering the NIT Tournament in Indianapolis, highlighting the fast-paced nature of live content, the intensity of postseason basketball, and what makes college athletics different from the pros. From 12-hour game days to career advice for aspiring media professionals, this episode is packed with insight, motivation, and behind-the-scenes perspective.
    17 min
  • Hockey Talk and the Growth of Ice Hockey in Northern Nevada
    Cece Arroyo, Adam Drazba, and Truett Knapp talk about the growth of hockey in Northern Nevada with Nevada Club Hockey team players Christopher Lai and Nick Talton. They also discuss the NHL season, looking back at the season as it happened and looking forward to the current wild card races and possible Stanley Cup playoff outlooks.
    1 hr 8 min
  • The Future of NIL: Policy, Profit, & Power
    In this episode of the NIL Playbook, Maddie, Morgan and Lexi break down the future of NIL. We discuss our takes on jersey patch sponsorships, the proposed SCORE Act, and the recent presidential action. We also share our predictions on where college sports is headed as money, power, and policy continue to collide.
    32 min

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Reynolds HotBox is a podcast for university students in the Reno, Nevada area by students from the Reynolds School of Journalism, looking into a wide range of topics, from sports to pop culture to…