PRIOR TO PENN STATE
Kokavec played two seasons at the University of Vermont, totaling eight goals and 25 assists for 33 points in 74 career games. During the 2025-26 season, she led all Vermont defenders with 17 points and 14 assists. Her 14 assists tied for third among Hockey East defenders, while her 17 points tied for fourth. She also recorded a career-high 49 blocked shots to rank second on the team. Kokavec added a career-high 127 shots on goal, the second-most on the team, the most among Hockey East defenders, and the seventh-most in the conference. She earned Hockey East Defender of the Week honors on Jan. 19.
As a sophomore in 2024-25, Kokavec recorded 16 points on five goals and 11 assists to lead all Vermont defenders. She registered 84 shots on goal, ranking among the top five Hockey East defenders, and totaled 47 blocked shots, tied for second on the team. She was named Hockey East Co-Defender of the Week following Week 15.
Prior to Vermont, Kokavec spent one season at the University of Maine, tallying five goals and six assists for 11 points in 32 games. She earned Hockey East Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Week honors during the 2023-24 season.
Before beginning her collegiate career, Kokavec played for Belle Tire, totaling 91 career points.
PERSONAL
Parents are Bobby Kokavec (pro tennis player) and Ariella Katz...Has two brothers Riley (23) and Chace (15)...enjoys playing tennis, pickleball, and surfing outside of the rink...majoring in Communications...following college, Kokavec aspires to play professionally and then pursue a career in finance...