University of Massachusets Athletics
Alumni Spotlight: Raiola '14 Working To Get Kids Active
December 17, 2014 | Hockey
AMHERST, Mass. - Former UMass defenseman Anthony Raiola '14 has made the transition from college hockey to the corporate world joining BOKS, Build Our Kids' Success, an initiative of the Reebok Foundation. The two-time recipient of UMass hockey's Minuteman Award and 2009-10 Hockey East All-Academic Team member, Raiola is now focusing his efforts on promoting physical activity among youth globally.
Being a former collegiate athlete who experienced daily fitness in his formative years growing up in Minnesota and one who continues to work out daily knowing the importance of physical activity, Raiola is concerned that kids across the globe are not moving as much as prior generations.
Inspired by BOKS Founder, Kathleen Tullie, Raiola sensed an opportunity to bring awareness and fundraising to the cause of BOKS and connected BOKS, Reebok Hockey and the NHL to collaborate on a special promotion in association with the marquee 2015 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic. Click here for more information about his campaign.
A native of Victoria, Minn., Raiola played for the Minutemen from 2009-2014 and appeared in 34 games in his time in a UMass uniform with three career points.
Also check out the podcast from when Raiola was an intermission guest for the UMass Sports Network earlier this season: