Carly Jackson

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 (1997-06-23) June 23, 1997 (age 27)
Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada
Height165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
PositionGoaltender
PWHL team
Former teams
PWHL Toronto
Playing career2015–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]
  • Finalist, 2021 NWHL Goaltender of the Year[16]
  • Finalist, 2021 NWHL Newcomer of the Year *Carly Jackson Finalist, NWHL Newcomer of the Year[17]

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]

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