Jesse Scanzano (born October 15, 1988) is a Canadian retired ice hockey forward. She was selected fifth overall in the 2011 CWHL Draft. Mercyhurst's Jesse Scanzano was a three-time All-College Hockey America selection (2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11) and a member of the CHA All-Rookie Team in 2007–08. She ranks No. 2 in career points (225) in CHA history. In her Junior year with Mercyhurst, Scanzano led the NCAA in points with 65. Scanzano played for the 2011–12 Canada women's national ice hockey team and appeared in the 2011 4 Nations Cup.

Playing career

Scanzano grew up in Montreal, Quebec and played for the Montreal Axion women's ice hockey team and participated in the Esso Women's Nationals in 2005 and 2006, winning bronze and silver medals respectively.

Montreal Axion

Mercyhurst College

CWHL

Scanzano was the fifth overall selection in the 2011 CWHL Draft. For 2011–12 season, she played with the Toronto Furies of the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL). On November 2, 2011, Scanzano was on loan from the Toronto Furies, as she appeared in one game for the Brampton Thunder. The game was an exhibition contest versus her alma mater, the Mercyhurst Lakers. In the second period of said contest, Scanzano scored the game-winning goal as the Thunder defeated the Lakers by a 3-1 tally.

Team Canada

Career stats

NCAA D1

CWHL

Personal

Scanzano majored in business at Mercyhurst University. Her brothers, Shawn and Wes, > are twins and both played in the American Hockey League (AHL) and East Coast Hockey League (ECHL). Her nephew, Cruz, is currently a defenseman for the Saint John Sea Dogs of the QMJHL.

Awards and honours