The Seattle Kraken made history this week by hiring Jessica Campbell as the first woman in NHL history to be a full-time assistant coach stationed behind a team's bench. Campbell, who previously worked as an assistant coach for Seattle’s AHL affiliate in Coachella Valley, joins head coach Dan Bylsma in this groundbreaking move.
Bylsma expressed confidence in Campbell's abilities, citing her strong relationships with players and her understanding of the game. Campbell's experience includes playing college hockey at Cornell, competing in the Canadian Women's Hockey League, and winning a gold medal in the Women's U18 World Championships in 2010.
