Carly Jackson (born June 23, 1997) is a Canadian

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for

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of the

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(PWHL).

Playing career

Collegiate

In their rookie season with the

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, Jackson was named to the Hockey East All-Academic Team, with a .911 SV% and 2.84

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in 27 starts. In 2018, they were named a WHEA All-Star Honourable Mention, after setting a single-season record for wins at the University of Maine. By the time Jackson graduated, they would set the university's all-time records in wins, goals-against average, save percentage, and

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Professional

In April 2020, Jackson was selected third overall by the

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in the

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(NWHL) draft. A few days later, they signed their first professional contract with the team for the 2020–21 season. Jackson made 43 saves in their NWHL debut, a 2–1

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loss to the Connecticut Whale. After two seasons in Buffalo, Jackson joined the

Toronto Six The Toronto Six were a professional women's ice hockey team in Toronto, Ontario, playing out of Canlan Ice Sports – York. They were one of two Canadian teams in the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) along with the Montreal Force, and the first ...

for the 2022–23 season. They would serve as the backup to

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as the Six went on to win the

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. After going undrafted in the 2023 PWHL draft, Jackson signed with

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following their 2023 training camp. During the 2023–24 season, they were the team's third goaltender and dressed for only one game. On July 9, 2024, Jackson signed a one-year contract extension with Toronto. Jackson debuted for the team on April 29, 2025, making 25 saves in a 2-1 shootout victory over the

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. On July 9, 2025, they signed a one-year contract with

Style of play

Having played

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alongside hockey during their childhood, Jackson has been noted for the strength of their glove hand, as well as their speed and stamina.

Awards and honours

NCAA

* Hockey East Pro-Ambitions Rookie of the Week (awarded October 17, 2016) *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) *2018 Maine Scholar Athlete Silver Medal recipient

NWHL/PHF

* 2021 NWHL Foundation Award (Buffalo Beauts representative) * 2021 NWHL Fans' 3 Stars of the Season (shared with

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and

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) *Finalist, 2021 NWHL Goaltender of the Year *Finalist, 2021 NWHL Newcomer of the Year *Carly Jackson Finalist, NWHL Newcomer of the Year * 2023 PHF Fans' 3 Stars of the Season (shared with Dominique Kremer and

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) *2023

champion

Personal life

In their youth, Jackson played for the Cumberland Blues of the

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. Jackson has worked as social media coordinator for Baseball Nova Scotia. Jackson identifies as a

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and uses she/they pronouns.

Reference

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Jackson, Carly 1997 births Living people Buffalo Beauts players Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in the United States Canadian women's ice hockey goaltenders Ice hockey people from Nova Scotia Maine Black Bears women's ice hockey players People from Amherst, Nova Scotia Toronto Six players 21st-century Canadian sportswomen LGBTQ ice hockey players