Carly Jackson (born June 23, 1997) is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender, currently playing in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) with PWHL Toronto.
| Carly Jackson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | June 23, 1997 Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada | ||
| Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| PWHL team Former teams | PWHL Toronto | ||
| Playing career | 2015–present | ||
Playing career
Collegiate
In her[a] rookie season with the University of Maine, she was named to the Hockey East All-Academic Team, with a .911 SV% and 2.84 GAA in 27 starts. In 2018, she was named a WHEA All-Star Honourable Mention, after setting a single-season record for wins at the University of Maine.[2][3] By the time she graduated, she would set the university's all-time records in wins, goals-against average, save percentage, and shutouts.[4][5]
Professional
In April 2020, Jackson was selected 3rd overall by the Buffalo Beauts in the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) draft. A few days later, she signed her first professional contract with the team for the 2020–21 season.[6] She made 43 saves in her NWHL debut, a 2–1 shootout loss to the Connecticut Whale.[7] After two seasons in Buffalo, Jackson joined the Toronto Six for the 2022–23 season.[8] She would serve as the backup to Elaine Chuli as the Six went on to win the Isobel Cup.[9]
After going undrafted in the inaugural draft of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL), Jackson signed with Toronto following their 2023 training camp.[10]
Style of play
Having played baseball alongside hockey during her childhood, Jackson has been noted for the strength of her glove hand, as well as her speed and stamina.[11]
Awards and honors
NCAA
- Hockey East Pro-Ambitions Rookie of the Week (awarded October 17, 2016)[12]
- 2017 Hockey East All-Academic Team
- 2017 Maine Scholar Athlete Bronze Medal recipient
- 2017-18 Hockey East All-Star Honorable Mention
- Hockey East Defensive Player of the Week (Awarded January 8, 2018)[13]
- 2018 Maine Scholar Athlete Silver Medal recipient
NWHL/PHF
- 2021 NWHL Foundation Award (Buffalo Beauts representative)[14]
- 2021 NWHL Fans' 3 Stars of the Season (shared with Mikyla Grant-Mentis and Mallory Souliotis)[15]
- Finalist, 2021 NWHL Goaltender of the Year[16]
- Finalist, 2021 NWHL Newcomer of the Year *Carly Jackson Finalist, NWHL Newcomer of the Year[17]
- 2023 PHF Fans' 3 Stars of the Season (shared with Dominique Kremer and Loren Gabel)[18]
- 2023 Isobel Cup champion[18]
Personal life
In her youth, Jackson played for the Cumberland Blues of the Nova Scotia Junior Hockey League.[19] Jackson has worked as social media coordinator for Baseball Nova Scotia.[20]
Notes
References
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database