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Anna Wilgren
Anna Wilgren (born November 18, 1999) is an American professional ice hockey defenceman for the Montreal Victoire of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She played college ice hockey at Minnesota State and Wisconsin. Early lifeWilgren 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 careerCollegeWilgren 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] ProfessionalOn 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] Career statistics
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