She played college ice hockey at Minnesota State and Wisconsin.

She attended Hudson High School where she played ice hockey for four years.

[1] She was named the Molly Engstrom Award winner in 2017 and 2018, as the best defensive player in the state of Wisconsin.

[4][5] During the 2022–23 season in her senior year, she recorded one goal in three games, before suffering a season-ending injury.

[6] On April 20, 2023, Wilgren announced she would transfer to Wisconsin for her final year of eligibility.