Reno, Nevada



Reno is a city of about 200,000 people in northwestern Nevada, United States.

In December of 2016 an agreement was reached with the city to work on negotiating with a group that could put a team in Reno as early as the 2018-19 season in the ECHL and would be an affiliate of the Vegas Golden Knights who joined the National Hockey League for the 2017-18 season. Apparently the efforts have stalled. A proposed $5.7 million renovation to the Reno Events Center would be part of a new team coming to town and funding efforts have stalled. A naming rights deal would most likely be needed for the renovations to take place. The arena would require the installation of an ice rink (plus ice making equipment) and locker rooms. Other renovations included a new elevator and other repairs to the seating area.

Teams
The city or Reno has been listed on the ECHL website as a future market.
 * Reno Broncos (Southwest Hockey League, 1975-1975) folded in December
 * Reno Gamblers (Pacific Southwest Hockey League, 1980-1980) fold after 6 games
 * Reno Ice Raiders (Mountain West Hockey League (2021-present)
 * Reno Rage (West Coast Hockey League, 1997-1998) ceased operations shortly before start of 1998-1999 season
 * Reno Raiders (Inactive) (ECHL) rights have been active since ECHL-WCHL merger awaiting building of new arena, of which plans have not been announced
 * Reno Renegades
 * 1) (Pacific Southwest Hockey League, ????-????)
 * 2) (West Coast Hockey League, 1995-1997) renamed Rage

Arenas

 * Jennifer M. O’Neal Community Ice Arena (opened in 2021)
 * Reno Events Center (1965-Present) formerly known as Centennial Coliseum
 * Reno Rink on the River