Breaking barriers on and off the ice.
Reagan Rust is a trailblazer in women’s hockey, known for her leadership on the ice and her commitment to uplifting others off it. As the first female player from Mississippi to play NCAA Division I and professional hockey, she made history — and she’s not done yet.
Reagan has excelled as a leader, serving as a NCAA D1 Captain at Boston University. Her professional career has taken her across North America and Europe, where sheʼs proven her resilience and dedication.
Beyond playing, Reagan works as a skills training coach, content creator, and speaker, empowering the next generation while advocating for womenʼs sports and mental health.
The journey began with a love of the game.
Now, it has become Reagan's passion and life's work.
Forging an unpaved path, Reagan Rust is redefining what it means to chase the game.
Here's a brief look at her journey so far…
2002
Mississippi
Reagan began playing for the Memphis Riverkings rec league at the age of 5 playing with a handful of girls and quadruple the amount of boys.
2008
Travel hockey
The real journey began with 12+ hour car rides, 5 high schools, and a commitment to making it to the next level.
2015
College hockey
Reagan played her first two years at RIT becoming one of the best rookie defensemen in the AHA before transferring to Boston University for her junior and senior season.
2019
pro hockey
With the future of women's hockey at a tipping point, Reagan got the opportunity to play in the PWHPA, EWHL, SDHL, and PHF. During this time, she became an elite skills coach, certified mental performance coach, and a public speaker.
2023
retirement
After four years of professional hockey, Reagan knew it was time to move on. She began working for major companies to grow their media prescence and later that year began coaching at her alma mater, Boston University.
2025
Now
Reagan is working to grow the game in every way. From capturing behind-the-scenes social media to broadcasting to hosting ice hockey clinics to public speaking engagements, she is working to make the sport more accessible for those around her.
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