Carly Jackson
Carly Jackson is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender, currently playing for the Buffalo Beauts in the NWHL, who drafted her 3rd overall in the 2020 NWHL Draft.
Carly Jackson | |||
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Born |
Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada | June 23, 1997||
Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) | ||
Position | Goaltender | ||
NWHL team Former teams |
Buffalo Beauts University of Maine | ||
Playing career | 2020–present |
Career
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.[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 3rd overall by the Buffalo Beauts in the NWHL 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.[5]
Personal life
Jackson has worked as social media coordinator for Baseball Nova Scotia.[6]
References
- Palmeter, Paul (15 May 2020). "Nova Scotia goalie looking forward to pro hockey debut". CBC News. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- "The road to Orono, celebrating Carly Jackson's NCAA hockey journey". www.saltwire.com. 3 March 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- "2020 Third Overall Draft Pick Carly Jackson, Record-Breaking Goalie at Maine, Signs with Buffalo". OurSports Central. 4 May 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- Mahoney, Larry (28 January 2015). "UMaine women's ice hockey team lands two Canadian national team players". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- "Beauts signee Carly Jackson stood out in Hockey East upset". The Buffalo News. 4 May 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- "Carly Jackson - Women's Ice Hockey". University of Maine Athletics.