"That was my first space where I was like, 'Woah, I can be this. It's not that big of a deal,' she tells Queerty. 'Then it just evolved from there.' As a freshman at the University of Maine, Jackson publicly came out, marking a pivotal moment where hockey became intertwined with their identity as an out queer, non-binary person."
"I've been the dude that plays all the time, and I've also been the dude who plays one game in three years, she says. But still loving the game equally, regardless of the outcomes or things I can't control. This reflects Jackson's resilience through career fluctuations, from being drafted third overall in 2020 to going undrafted in the PWHL's inaugural draft."
"One thing Jackson can control is her attitude, and it's apparent that few pro athletes have more fun. Whether she's rocking a hot dog suit or powder blue blazer, her quirky energy is effervescent! I like to mess around, she says, demonstrating her distinctive personality and approach to professional hockey."
Carly Jackson grew up in Nova Scotia playing hockey from childhood, initially on boys' teams before transitioning to women's hockey. As a freshman at the University of Maine, Jackson publicly came out as queer and non-binary, marking a turning point where hockey became a platform for personal empowerment. Jackson was drafted third overall in the 2020 NWHL draft but went undrafted in the PWHL's inaugural draft. Despite career inconsistencies, Jackson maintains equal love for the game regardless of outcomes and circumstances beyond their control. Known for a quirky, fun-loving personality both on and off the ice, Jackson demonstrates resilience and positive attitude throughout their professional hockey journey.
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