University of Guelph Athletics

Having spent time playing for the University of New Hampshire, Jessica brings her maturity and leadership qualities to the OUA this season. The Gryphons are expecting Jessica to use her experience to lead the team on and off the ice and set the standard for work ethic and dedication. Being a natural scorer and playmaker, she’s sure to put points on the board. As a face-off specialist, she will be on the ice in crucial situations and her play in these situations has the potential to decide games. She will definitely be a key contributor to the Gryphons evenstrength and powerplay offence this season. Pre-Guelph: Jessica is a native of Mississauga, Ontario, where she was captain of the Mississauga Junior AA Chiefs of the Provincial Women’s Hockey League. In 2007-08, Jessica led the team in scoring, with 20 goals and 32 assists, for a total of 52 points in 32 games. This point total was second overall in the entire PWHL. She also helped the Chiefs capture the bronze medal in the league championships. In 2006- 07, she was second on the team in scoring, with 15 goals and 23 assists, for a total of 38 points. Prior to that season, Jessica played two years with the University of New Hampshire Wildcats (NCAA Div.I)