On today's episode, we take a look at the career of Robin Bawa, the first player of Indian descent to skate in the NHL. We also talk with former Metropolitan Riveter Reagan Rust about her hockey career, her coaching life, and her mental health advocacy work.

Reagan's links:

• Instagram | @rea.rust
• LinkTree | linktr.ee/reaganrust

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