Episode 24: Nora Renick Rinehart

We sit down with Nora Renick Rinehart, from Queer Hockey Nova Scotia, to talk about life growing up on Boston, playing hockey in Chicago and Madison, then finding their way to Halifax.Playing an important role in changing hockey culture through QHNS alongside board members Stasia Sianchuk, Victoria Elms, Dan Marsh and Cris Adams.00:39 Intro01:02 Introducing Nora02:40 Queer Hockey Nova Scotia and Nora's role04:40 Growing up in the United States06:46 Looking for inclusive sport08:39 Any homophobia backlash playing hockey10:02 Starting hockey late in age11:35 Feeling being part of an inclusive hockey team13:25 How much have you taken from Madison Gay Hockey Association16:28 One thing QHNS highlighted to change culture17:52 How did Nora end up in Halifax19:04 QHNS and First Nations people22:04 Coloured Hockey League and QHNS24:29 Are there many blacks players at QHNS25:25 The QHNS Rainbow League27:18 Rainbow League inspiring people30:25 Who are the QHNS Ospreys32:44 Have people walked away from bad experiences33:53 Halifax Pride Tournament35:30 Any support from the Halifax Mooseheads37:01 Halifax Pride Tournament and engaging with community39:34 Do people go to Halifax Tournament just to part of the community41:38 Any wedding proposals at Halifax Pride Tournament42:00 What does the Halifax Pride Tournament winner get43:24 When is the HFX Pride Tournament43:54 HFX Pride Tournament logo45:36 Has Nora won the tournament46:14 Proudest moment in queer hockey47:58 Seeing change and cultural shift on the ice49:00 Pride Tape and QHNS49:43 Where to find QHNS50:48 Thanking Nora🩷 Follow us on socials:https://www.facebook.com/PridePuckPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/PridePuckPodcasthttps://www.threads.net/@pridepuckpodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@PridePuckPodcast⁩  QHNS:https://www.instagram.com/queerhockeyns/https://www.qhns.ca/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092133426603 (Queer Hockey Nova Scotia)Nora:https://nora-renickrinehart.com/https://www.instagram.com/fiberistanora/#halifax #novascotia #hockeyisforeveryone #queer