Jim Jackson

James Kenneth Jackson (born February 1, 1960 in Oshawa, Ontario) is a former professional ice hockey right winger. He played for the Calgary Flames and the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League.

He played junior hockey for the Oshawa Generals and the Niagara Falls Flyers from 1976 to 1980. Despite scoring 101 goals in four junior seasons, Jackson was not drafted by any NHL team nor was he signed in 1980. He turned pro with the Richmond Rifles in 1980-81 and then played for the Muskegon Mohawks in 1981-82. He scored 75 points with the Mohawks which got him a signing with the Calgary Flames.

Jackson played most of the 1982-83 and 1983-84 seasons with the Flames and 10 games in 1984-85. He played another five games with the Buffalo Sabres in 1987-88. In total he played 112 games and scored 17 goals and 30 assists.

He finished his career with the Rochester Americans and retired in 1990.