Carly Jackson

Canadian ice hockey goaltender

Ice hockey player
Carly Jackson
Born (1997-06-23) June 23, 1997 (age 26)
Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada
Height 165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Position Goaltender
PWHL team
Former teams		 PWHL Toronto
Playing career 2015–present

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.

Playing career

In her youth, Jackson played for the Cumberland Blues of the Nova Scotia Junior Hockey League.[1]

In her rookie season with Maine, she was named to the Hockey East All-Academic Team, with a .911 SV% 2.84 GAA in 27 starts for the university. 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 PHF draft, her selection being announced by former Buffalo Sabres captain Pat Lafontaine. A few days later, she signed her first professional contract with the team for the 2020–21 NWHL season.[6] She made 43 saves in her PHF debut, a 2-1 shootout loss to the Connecticut Whale in the Beauts' opening game of the 2020-21 season.[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 2023 PWHL Draft, 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

Jackson has worked as social media coordinator for Baseball Nova Scotia.[19]

References

  1. ^ Cole, Darrell (January 21, 2021). "Lifelong dream about to be realized for Amherst goalie". The Chronicle Herald. Archived from the original on January 22, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
  2. ^ Palmeter, Paul (May 15, 2020). "Nova Scotia goalie looking forward to pro hockey debut". CBC News. Archived from the original on May 15, 2020. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  3. ^ "The road to Orono, celebrating Carly Jackson's NCAA hockey journey". www.saltwire.com. March 3, 2020. Archived from the original on February 12, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  4. ^ "2020 Third Overall Draft Pick Carly Jackson, Record-Breaking Goalie at Maine, Signs with Buffalo". OurSports Central. May 4, 2020. Archived from the original on November 24, 2020. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  5. ^ Mahoney, Larry (January 28, 2015). "UMaine women's ice hockey team lands two Canadian national team players". Bangor Daily News. Archived from the original on February 12, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  6. ^ "Beauts signee Carly Jackson stood out in Hockey East upset". The Buffalo News. May 4, 2020. Archived from the original on May 11, 2020. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  7. ^ Ingemi, Marisa (January 23, 2021). "NWHL Day 1 Takeaways: Riveters, Whale, Whitecaps ahead early". Sportsnet. Archived from the original on January 24, 2021. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
  8. ^ Shappell, Sofia (June 25, 2022). "Toronto Six Signs Carly Jackson". Inside The Rink. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  9. ^ Pickrell, Alana (August 12, 2023). "Amherst native Carly Jackson brings Isobel Cup home". CTV News. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  10. ^ "Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Announces Final Team Rosters". Professional Women's Hockey League. December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  11. ^ Murphy, Mike (January 21, 2021). "2021 NWHL Season Preview: Scouting the league's rookie goaltenders". The Ice Garden. Archived from the original on January 21, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
  12. ^ "Carly Jackson Awarded Rookie of the Week Honors". goblackbears.com. October 17, 2016. Archived from the original on April 30, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  13. ^ Darrell Cole (January 18, 2018). "Jackson earns Hockey East player of the week honours". saltwire.com. Archived from the original on April 30, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  14. ^ Mike Murphy (April 28, 2021). "NWHL announces 2021 Award Winners". theicegarden.com. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  15. ^ Paul Krotz (April 28, 2021). "NWHL ANNOUNCES 2021 AWARD RECIPIENTS". nwhl.zone. Archived from the original on April 29, 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  16. ^ "Jackson and Stacey Announced as Finalist for NWHL Season Awards". goblackbears.com. April 27, 2021. Archived from the original on April 30, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  17. ^ Paul Krotz (April 22, 2021). "NWHL ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR 2021 AWARDS". nwhl.zone. Archived from the original on April 30, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  18. ^ a b "Former Women's Ice Hockey Goalie Carly Jackson Wins one of PHF Fans' Three Stars of the 2022-23 Season". University of Maine Athletics. May 18, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  19. ^ "Carly Jackson - Women's Ice Hockey". University of Maine Athletics. Archived from the original on June 23, 2020. Retrieved May 15, 2020.

External links

  • Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database