Carly Jackson | |||
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Born | Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada | June 23, 1997||
Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) | ||
Position | Goaltender | ||
PWHL team Former teams | Toronto Sceptres | ||
Playing career | 2015–present |
Carly Jackson (born June 23, 1997) is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender for the Toronto Sceptres of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL).
In her 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. [1] [2] By the time she graduated, she would set the university's all-time records in wins, goals-against average, save percentage, and shutouts. [3] [4]
In April 2020, Jackson was selected third 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. [5] She made 43 saves in her NWHL debut, a 2–1 shootout loss to the Connecticut Whale. [6] After two seasons in Buffalo, Jackson joined the Toronto Six for the 2022–23 season. [7] She would serve as the backup to Elaine Chuli as the Six went on to win the Isobel Cup. [8]
After going undrafted in the 2023 PWHL draft, Jackson signed with PWHL Toronto following their 2023 training camp. [9] During the 2023–24 season, she was the team's third goaltender and dressed for only one game. On July 9, 2024, she signed a one-year contract extension with Toronto. [10]
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]
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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