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Jess Healey
Healey with PWHL Boston in 2024
Born (1996-10-14) October 14, 1996 (age 28)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Height 5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Weight 146 lb (66 kg; 10 st 6 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for PWHL Boston
HV71
Buffalo Beauts
Playing career 2014–2024

Jessica Jane Healey (born October 14, 1996) is Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who most recently played for PWHL Boston of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She previously played for the Buffalo Beauts of the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) and HV71 of the Swedish Women's Hockey League (SDHL). She played college ice hockey at Minnesota Duluth.

College career

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Healey began her collegiate career at Minnesota Duluth during the 2014–15 season. During her freshman year, she recorded two goals and one assist in 36 games. During the 2015–16 season, in her sophomore year, she recorded two goals and five assists in 35 games. During the 2016–17 season, in her junior year, she recorded two goals and four assists in 35 games. During the 2017–18 season, in her senior year, she recorded a career-high five goals and nine assists in 35 games.[1]

Professional career

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Following her collegiate career, Healey joined HV71 of the SDHL. During the 2018–19 season, in her first professional season, she recorded eight goals and 20 assists in 36 regular season games. During the 2019–20 season, she served as team captain and recorded six goals and 19 assists in 34 regular season games and two goals and two assists in six playoff games.[2] During the 2020–21 season, she recorded seven goals and 19 assists in 35 regular season games and two goals and one assist in five playoff games. During her time with HV71 she recorded 21 goals and 58 assists in 105 games.[3]

In May 2022, she signed a two-year contract with the Buffalo Beauts of the PHF.[4] During the 2021–22 season, in her first season with the Beauts, she recorded one goal and six assists in 24 games.[5]

On September 18, 2023, Healey was drafted in the fifteenth round, 87th overall, by PWHL Boston in the 2023 PWHL Draft.[6] On November 3, 2023, she signed a one-year contract with Boston.[7] During the 2023–24 season, she recorded one goal and two assists in 22 regular season games.[8] During the first game of the Walter Cup playoffs, she scored the game-winning goal.[9] In June 2024, Healey announced her retirement.[10][11]

International play

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Medal record
Representing  Canada
World U18 Championship
Gold medal – first place 2014 Hungary

Healey represented O'Brien represented Canada at the 2014 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship where she recorded one goal and one assists in five games and won a gold medal.[12][13]

Personal life

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Healey was born to Tim and Pam Healey and has a brother, Josh. Josh is also a professional ice hockey player. Her grandfather, Rich Healey, is a former professional ice hockey player who played one NHL game for the Detroit Red Wings.[1][14]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2014–15 University of Minnesota Duluth NCHC 36 2 1 3 24 — — — — —
2015–16 University of Minnesota Duluth NCHC 35 2 5 7 20 — — — — —
2016–17 University of Minnesota Duluth NCHC 35 2 4 6 18 — — — — —
2017–18 University of Minnesota Duluth NCHC 35 5 9 14 10 — — — — —
2018–19 HV71 SDHL 36 8 20 28 26 7 0 1 1 4
2019–20 HV71 SDHL 34 6 19 25 18 6 2 2 4 12
2020–21 HV71 SDHL 35 7 19 26 50 5 2 1 3 4
2022–23 Buffalo Beauts PHF 24 1 6 7 19 — — — — —
2023–24 PWHL Boston PWHL 22 1 2 3 8 8 1 0 1 0
SDHL totals 105 21 58 79 94 18 4 4 8 20
PHF totals 24 1 6 7 19 — — — — —
PWHL totals 22 1 2 3 8 8 1 0 1 0

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2014 Canada U18 1st place, gold medalist(s) 5 1 1 2 0
Junior totals 5 1 1 2 0

References

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  1. ^ a b "Jessica Healey". umdbulldogs.com. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  2. ^ Murphy, Mike (October 12, 2020). "Dam Good: Healey heats up for HV71". theicegarden.com. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  3. ^ Bolger, Beth (May 9, 2022). "Player Signings: The Frenzy Hits the PHF". beyondwomenssports.com. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  4. ^ Ali, Sam (May 9, 2022). "Former UMD Women's Hockey Captain Jess Healy Signs with PHF's Buffalo Beauts". fox21online.com. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  5. ^ Van Diest, Derek (November 4, 2022). "Edmonton product to make debut for Buffalo Beauts women's team". Edmonton Sun. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  6. ^ "NCAA-High 11 Bulldogs Selected in Historic First-Ever PWHL Draft". umdbulldogs.com. September 18, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  7. ^ Kennedy, Ian (November 3, 2023). "Boulier, Healey Sign Their PWHL Deals". The Hockey News. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  8. ^ Kennedy, Ian (June 2, 2024). "PWHL Rumblings: New York's Coaching Search, Healey Calls It A Career, Team Names, & More". The Hockey News. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  9. ^ "Jess Healey's goal lifts Boston in 1st game of PWHL championship". ESPN.com. May 20, 2024. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  10. ^ Porter, Matt (June 3, 2024). "The first season of the PWHL is in the books. What's ahead for the league and for Boston?". The Boston Globe. Retrieved October 17, 2024.(subscription required)
  11. ^ Benwell, Cee (October 11, 2024). "Calling It A Career: Saying Goodbye To 12 PWHL Players Who Retired This Offseason". The Hockey News. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  12. ^ "Healey, Heffernan Called On By Hockey Canada For Worlds". vimyedmonton.ca. March 6, 2014. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  13. ^ "Canada's National Women's Under-18 Team wins gold medal at 2014 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Women's World Championship in Budapests". Hockey Canada. March 30, 2014. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  14. ^ Schultz, Randy (May 7, 2022). "Beauts Sign Blue Liner Jess Healey". nyhockeyonline.com. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
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