Carly Jackson

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Carly Jackson
Born (1997-06-23) June 23, 1997 (age 24)
Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada
Height 165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Position Goaltender
PHF team
Former teams		 Buffalo Beauts
University of Maine
Playing career 2020–present

Carly Jackson is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender, currently playing for the Buffalo Beauts in the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF), who drafted her 3rd overall in the 2020 NWHL Draft.

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]

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.[8]

Awards and honors[]

NCAA[]

  • Hockey East Pro-Ambitions Rookie of the Week (awarded October 17, 2016)[9]
  • 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)[10]
  • 2018 Maine Scholar Athlete Silver Medal recipient

NWHL[]

  • 2021 NWHL Foundation Award (Buffalo Beauts representative)[11]
  • Finalist, 2021 NWHL Goaltender of the Year[13]
  • Finalist, 2021 NWHL Newcomer of the Year *Carly Jackson Finalist, NWHL Newcomer of the Year[14]

Personal life[]

Jackson has worked as social media coordinator for Baseball Nova Scotia.[15]

References[]

  1. ^ Cole, Darrell (2021-01-21). "Lifelong dream about to be realized for Amherst goalie". The Chronicle Herald.
  2. ^ Palmeter, Paul (15 May 2020). "Nova Scotia goalie looking forward to pro hockey debut". CBC News. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  3. ^ "The road to Orono, celebrating Carly Jackson's NCAA hockey journey". www.saltwire.com. 3 March 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  4. ^ "2020 Third Overall Draft Pick Carly Jackson, Record-Breaking Goalie at Maine, Signs with Buffalo". OurSports Central. 4 May 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  5. ^ Mahoney, Larry (28 January 2015). "UMaine women's ice hockey team lands two Canadian national team players". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  6. ^ "Beauts signee Carly Jackson stood out in Hockey East upset". The Buffalo News. 4 May 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  7. ^ Ingemi, Marisa (2021-01-23). "NWHL Day 1 Takeaways: Riveters, Whale, Whitecaps ahead early". Sportsnet. Retrieved 2021-01-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ Murphy, Mike (2021-01-21). "2021 NWHL Season Preview: Scouting the league's rookie goaltenders". The Ice Garden.
  9. ^ "Carly Jackson Awarded Rookie of the Week Honors". goblackbears.com. 2016-10-17. Retrieved 2021-04-30.
  10. ^ Darrell Cole (2018-01-18). "Jackson earns Hockey East player of the week honours". saltwire.com. Retrieved 2021-04-30.
  11. ^ Mike Murphy (2021-04-28). "NWHL announces 2021 Award Winners". theicegarden.com. Retrieved 2021-04-29.
  12. ^ Paul Krotz (2021-04-28). "NWHL ANNOUNCES 2021 AWARD RECIPIENTS". nwhl.zone. Retrieved 2021-04-29.
  13. ^ "Jackson and Stacey Announced as Finalist for NWHL Season Awards". goblackbears.com. 2021-04-27. Retrieved 2021-04-30.
  14. ^ Paul Krotz (2021-04-22). "NWHL ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR 2021 AWARDS". nwhl.zone. Retrieved 2021-04-30.
  15. ^ "Carly Jackson - Women's Ice Hockey". University of Maine Athletics.

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