Jessalyn started playing ice hockey at age 6, but in grade 9, at St. John’s Kilmarnock, she was introduced to the game of field hockey. In grade 10 she narrowed her focus to field hockey and by grade 11 she lead her high school team to their first OFSSA win, followed by another win in her grade 12 year. In the fall of 2008, Jessalyn joined the University of Guelph Gryphons and travelled to Victora, B.C. for her first CIS championships. Her accomplishments included OUA rookie of the year, OUA first team all-star, CIS rookie of the year, CIS second team all-star, and MVP of the 2008 CIS championship. Shortly after, Jessalyn became involved with the National team and just returned from her first tour with the team to Dublin, Ireland 2009 where she received her first international cap.

Jessalyn’s interests include photography, spending time with her animals (especially her Labradoodle, Goober), listening to music (preferably on her record player—a new found passion), traveling and experiencing new places, all sports, mom’s cooking and spending as much time as she can with her family and friends.

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• 2009 Ireland Tour
• 2008 U19 Nationals (3rd)
• 2007 U19 National (1st)
• 2007 Senior Nationals (3rd)
• 2007 U19 Indoor Nationals
• 2007 California Cup (1st)
• 2006 U16 Nationals