Riley Brengman

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Riley Brengman
Brengman (left) with the Boston Fleet in 2026
Born (2002-07-06) July 6, 2002
China Township, Michigan, U.S.
Height 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Position Defender
Shoots Right
PWHL team
Former teams		 PWHL Hamilton
Boston Fleet
Playing career 2025–present

Riley Brengman (born July 6, 2002) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a defender for PWHL Hamilton of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She previously played for the Boston Fleet of the PWHL. She played college ice hockey for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 2020 to 2025 and is a two-time national champion (2022, 2024).

Early life

Brengman grew up in China Township, Michigan, and began skating at age four before joining organized hockey at age six.[1] Brengman played youth hockey for Belle Tire, serving as a captain and winning multiple state titles.[2]

Playing career

College

Brengman debuted for Ohio State in 2020–21 and was named to the WCHA All-Rookie Team.[3] She helped the Buckeyes to national championships in 2022 and 2024. As a graduate student in 2024–25 she set career highs with 19 points (4 goals, 15 assists) in 40 games and earned WCHA Defender of the Week on November 18, 2024.[4][5]

Professional

On June 24, 2025, Brengman was drafted in the fourth round, 26th overall, by the Boston Fleet in the 2025 PWHL Draft.[6] On November 20, 2025, she signed a one-year contract with the Fleet.[7] During the 2025–26 season, she recorded two goals and one assist in 28 regular season games.[8]

During the league's expansion to 12 teams ahead of the 2026–27 season, she signed a two-year contract with PWHL Hamilton on June 14, 2026.[9]

International play

Brengman skated for the United States in the 2022 Rivalry Series against Canada, appearing in three games and recording one assist.[3] In 2023 she was named to the U.S. Collegiate Women’s Select Team for the Collegiate Series versus Canada.[10]

Personal life

Brengman is the daughter of Heather and Ken Brengman and has three siblings: Liam, Evan, and Reagan.[3] According to her USA Hockey profile, Brengman's favorite postgame meal is Chicken, brown rice and veggies.[11]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2020–21 Ohio State WCHA 20 2 9 11 6 — — — — —
2021–22 Ohio State WCHA 34 4 7 11 10 — — — — —
2022–23 Ohio State WCHA 38 3 5 8 12 — — — — —
2023–24 Ohio State WCHA 39 1 12 13 14 — — — — —
2024–25 Ohio State WCHA 40 4 15 19 27 — — — — —
2025–26 Boston Fleet PWHL 28 2 1 3 14 4 0 0 0 2
PWHL totals 28 2 1 3 14 4 0 0 0 2

Awards and honours

Honour Year
College
WCHA All-Rookie Team 2021 [3]
NCAA national champion 2022, 2024 [3]

References

  1. "Women's Hockey: First-year defensemen named WCHA Player of the Week". The Lantern. January 29, 2021. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
  2. "Get to Know the Freshmen: Riley Brengman". Ohio State Buckeyes. September 4, 2020. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  3. "Riley Brengman – 2024–25 Roster & Bio". Ohio State Buckeyes. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  4. "Player Career Stats – Riley Brengman". College Hockey Inc. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  5. "Riley Brengman – WCHA Defender of the Week (Nov. 18, 2024)". WCHA. November 18, 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  6. "Boston Fleet – 2025 PWHL Draft Recap". The PWHL. June 25, 2025. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  7. "Boston Fleet announce 2025-26 roster". thepwhl.com. November 20, 2025. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
  8. Kennedy, Ian (June 14, 2026). "Hustler, Brengman, And Simpson Next To Sign With PWHL Hamilton". The Hockey News. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  9. "PWHL Hamilton bolsters blue line by signing Riley Brengman and Allyson Simpson". thepwhl.com. June 14, 2026. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  10. "2023 Collegiate Series Roster". USA Hockey. August 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  11. "Riley Brengman". teamusa.usahockey.com. Retrieved June 21, 2026.