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Anna Wilgren

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Anna Wilgren
Wilgren with the Montreal Victoire in 2025
Born (1999-11-18) November 18, 1999 (age 25)
Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
PWHL team
Former teams		 PWHL Seattle
Montreal Victoire
Playing career 2018–present
Medal record
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2025 Czechia

Anna Wilgren (born November 18, 1999) is an American professional ice hockey defender for PWHL Seattle of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She previously played for the Montreal Victoire of the PWHL. She played college ice hockey at Minnesota State and Wisconsin.

Early life

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Wilgren was born to Wayne and Karyn Wilgren, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and raised in Hudson, Wisconsin. She attended Hudson High School where she played ice hockey for four years. During the 2016–17 season, in her junior year, she recorded 64 goals and 20 assists, leading the state of Wisconsin in goals.[1] She was named the Molly Engstrom Award winner in 2017 and 2018, as the best defensive player in the state of Wisconsin. She finished as the all-time leading scorer in Hudson program history. She also played tennis and ran track and field for three years.[2]

Playing career

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College

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Wilgren began her collegiate career for Minnesota State during the 2018–19 season. During her freshman year, she recorded four goals and eight assists in 35 games. She led the WCHA, and ranked second in the NCAA with 122 blocked shots. Following the season she was named to the WCHA All-Rookie Team.[3] During the 2019–20 season in her sophomore year, she recorded six goals and 18 assists in 37 games. She led the team in scoring with 24 points, and led the WCHA with 96 blocked shots. Following the season she was named to the All-WCHA Third Team.[2]

During the 2020–21 season in her junior year, she recorded one goal and four assists in 16 games, in a season that was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] She redshirted during the 2021–22 season, after being invited to the 2022 Olympic Residency Program in preparation for the 2022 Winter Olympics.[4][5] During the 2022–23 season in her senior year, she recorded one goal in three games, before suffering a season-ending injury.[2] She served as team captain her final three years at Minnesota State.[6]

On April 20, 2023, Wilgren announced she would transfer to Wisconsin for her final year of eligibility. She finished her career at Minnesota State with 12 goals and 30 assists in 91 games.[7][8] During the 2023–24 season as a graduate student, she recorded two goals and 20 assists in 40 games.[9]

Professional

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On June 10, 2024, Wilgren was drafted in the fifth round, 29th overall, by PWHL Montreal in the 2024 PWHL Draft.[10] In November 2024, she signed a standard contract with Montreal.[11][12] During the 2024–25 season, she recorded three goals and six assists in 30 regular season games.

On June 9, 2025, Wilgren was drafted tenth overall by PWHL Seattle in the 2025 PWHL Expansion Draft.[13] On July 10, 2025, she signed a one-year contract with Seattle.[14]

International play

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On March 5, 2025, she was selected to represent the United States at the 2025 IIHF Women's World Championship, where she made her national team debut. During the tournament she recorded one assist in two games and won a gold medal.[15]

Awards and Honors

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Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2018–19 Minnesota State University WCHA 35 4 8 12 12 — — — — —
2019–20 Minnesota State University WCHA 37 6 18 24 12 — — — — —
2020–21 Minnesota State University WCHA 16 1 4 5 14 — — — — —
2022–23 Minnesota State University WCHA 3 1 0 1 2 — — — — —
2023–24 University of Wisconsin WCHA 40 2 22 24 10 — — — — —
2024–25 Montreal Victoire PWHL 30 3 6 9 8 4 0 3 3 0
PWHL totals 30 3 6 9 8 4 0 3 3 0

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2025 United States WC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 2 0 1 1 0
Senior totals 2 0 1 1 0

References

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  1. ^ "Minnesota State Women's Hockey Signs Six for 2018-19". msumavericks.com. November 8, 2017. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d "Anna Wilgren". msumavericks.com. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  3. ^ "Levy and Wilgren Gardner All-WCHA Honors". msumavericks.com. February 28, 2019. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  4. ^ "Hudson's Wilgren competing for spot on U.S. Women's National Team". Hudson Star-Observer. May 28, 2021. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  5. ^ Dudley, Kevin (September 30, 2022). "Wilgren hoping to help Mavericks make big jump". The Free Press. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  6. ^ "Mavericks Announce Captains for 2022-23 Season". msumavericks.com. April 29, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  7. ^ "Wilgren to join Badgers for 2023-24 season". uwbadgers.com. April 20, 2023. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  8. ^ Stewart, Mark (April 21, 2023). "In Anna Wilgren, UW hockey gets in-state player with Team USA experience to boost blueline". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  9. ^ "Anna Wilgren". uwbadgers.com. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  10. ^ "Pair of Badgers selected in 2024 PWHL Draft". uwbadgers.com. June 10, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  11. ^ Laprade, Pat (November 27, 2024). "Pending Waivers, Here's A Look At The Montreal Victoire's Final Roster". The Hockey News. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  12. ^ "Five Former Mavericks Land Deals with the PWHL". msumavericks.com. November 29, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  13. ^ "PWHL Seattle Completes Expansion Draft". thepwhl.com. June 9, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  14. ^ "Anna Wilgren signs one-year deal with PWHL Seattle". thepwhl.com. July 10, 2025. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
  15. ^ "2025 U.S. Women's National Team Roster Unveiled". USA Hockey. March 5, 2025. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  16. ^ "PWHL Announces 2025 Award Winners". The PWHL. June 25, 2025. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
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