Carly Jackson

Carly Jackson (born June 23, 1997) is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender for PWHL Seattle of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL).

Carly Jackson
Born	(1997-06-23) June 23, 1997 (age 28) Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada
Height	165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Position	Goaltender
PWHL team Former teams	PWHL Seattle Toronto Six Buffalo Beauts Toronto Sceptres
Playing career	2015–present

Playing career

Collegiate

In their rookie season with the University of Maine, Jackson was named to the Hockey East All-Academic Team, with a .911 SV% and 2.84 GAA 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.^[1][2] By the time Jackson graduated, they would set the university's all-time records in wins, goals-against average, save percentage, and shutouts.^[3][4]

Professional

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, they signed their first professional contract with the team for the 2020–21 season.^[5] Jackson made 43 saves in their 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] They 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, 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.^[10] Jackson debuted for the team on April 29, 2025, making 25 saves in a 2-1 shootout victory over the New York Sirens.^[11] During the 2025 PWHL playoffs, Jackson started as the backup to Kristen Campbell against the Minnesota Frost, but after Campbell struggled in games two and three, Jackson made their playoff debut in game four, making 22 saves and losing the game in overtime 4–3, as well as the series. Minnesota would then go on to win the Walter Cup in back-to-back years. On July 9, 2025, Jackson signed a one-year contract with PWHL Seattle.^[12]

Style of play

Having played baseball alongside hockey during their childhood, Jackson has been noted for the strength of their glove hand, as well as their speed and stamina.^[13]

Awards and honours

NCAA

• Hockey East Pro-Ambitions Rookie of the Week (awarded October 17, 2016)^[14]
• 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)^[15]
• 2018 Maine Scholar Athlete Silver Medal recipient

NWHL/PHF

• 2021 NWHL Foundation Award (Buffalo Beauts representative)^[16]
• 2021 NWHL Fans' 3 Stars of the Season (shared with Mikyla Grant-Mentis and Mallory Souliotis)^[17]
• Finalist, 2021 NWHL Goaltender of the Year^[18]
• Finalist, 2021 NWHL Newcomer of the Year *Carly Jackson Finalist, NWHL Newcomer of the Year^[19]
• 2023 PHF Fans' 3 Stars of the Season (shared with Dominique Kremer and Loren Gabel)^[20]
• 2023 Isobel Cup champion^[20]

Personal life

In their youth, Jackson played for the Cumberland Blues of the Nova Scotia Junior Hockey League.^[21] Jackson has worked as social media coordinator for Baseball Nova Scotia.^[22]

Jackson is non-binary^[23] and uses she/they pronouns.^[24]

Film and media

In 2025, Jackson made their acting debut, starring as Scotty in the short film Pink Light, directed by former pro hockey player Harrison Browne. The film premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.^[25][26][27]