Alumni Spotlight: Jessica DiGirolamo – Ice Hockey ’21 G’22
10/8/2026 10:59:00 AM | Block S Club
In 2019, Syracuse Ice Hockey won its first-ever conference championship and advanced to the NCAA tournament for the first time in program history. Jessica DiGirolamo '21, G'22 was the X-factor that pushed her team to make history. Before that championship year, Jessica had already proven herself on the ice. During her freshman season, she led all Syracuse rookies in points. Her success continued into her sophomore year where she led all Syracuse defensemen in goals and ranked second in points, blocked shots, and power-play goals. It was very clear that Jessica was no average joe, she was one of the most elite ice hockey players that Syracuse had seen. Later that season, she was named to the College Hockey America (CHA) all-rookie team. Her accolades continued throughout her college career at Syracuse, being named All-CHA first team twice, CHA Defenseman of the Year twice, and four-time CHA Defenseman of the Month during her final season. By the time her career ended at Syracuse, Jessia was the all-time leader in goals (33), assists (62), and points (95) by a defenseman.
Naturally, after a career like that, Jessica turned professional. In 2023, Jessica was drafted in PWHL draft in the sixth round, 34th overall to the Boston Fleet. The same day she signed to Boston, she was set to make her national team debut with Canada. Jessica played two seasons for the Boston Fleet continued to make her mark. Her last season with the Fleet, Jessica completed the season ranked fifth among all defenders across the league with a +8 differential. At the end of her second season with the Fleet, Jessica was signed to the Montreal Victoire. As an Ontario native, it became a full circle moment for Jessica to be able to go back to Canada and play on one of the best teams in the league.
"Jessica is a dependable defender known for her tough and hard-to-play-against style. She'll bring strong puck movement and relentless, high standard mentality to our group here in Montreal," said Montreal Victoire General Manager Danièle Sauvageau.
The General Manager clearly made the perfect choice in selecting Jessica because in her first season with the Victoire, she helped her team win their first PWHL title and the first PWHL title for any Canadian team. The win was celebrated across the country with the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stating, "Congratulations to the Montreal Victoire, the 2026 PWHL Walter Cup Champions! An incredible and historic season – the Cup comes home for the first time."
It is evident that Jessica is a one-of-a-kind athlete. Success on the ice has followed her at all levels and she has continued to make history and break barriers. The Block S Club looks forward to following Jessica along in her professional journey and we hope to see her bring home another championship.
Naturally, after a career like that, Jessica turned professional. In 2023, Jessica was drafted in PWHL draft in the sixth round, 34th overall to the Boston Fleet. The same day she signed to Boston, she was set to make her national team debut with Canada. Jessica played two seasons for the Boston Fleet continued to make her mark. Her last season with the Fleet, Jessica completed the season ranked fifth among all defenders across the league with a +8 differential. At the end of her second season with the Fleet, Jessica was signed to the Montreal Victoire. As an Ontario native, it became a full circle moment for Jessica to be able to go back to Canada and play on one of the best teams in the league.
"Jessica is a dependable defender known for her tough and hard-to-play-against style. She'll bring strong puck movement and relentless, high standard mentality to our group here in Montreal," said Montreal Victoire General Manager Danièle Sauvageau.
The General Manager clearly made the perfect choice in selecting Jessica because in her first season with the Victoire, she helped her team win their first PWHL title and the first PWHL title for any Canadian team. The win was celebrated across the country with the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stating, "Congratulations to the Montreal Victoire, the 2026 PWHL Walter Cup Champions! An incredible and historic season – the Cup comes home for the first time."
It is evident that Jessica is a one-of-a-kind athlete. Success on the ice has followed her at all levels and she has continued to make history and break barriers. The Block S Club looks forward to following Jessica along in her professional journey and we hope to see her bring home another championship.
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