Campbell ready to make history with Kraken as 1st woman to coach in NHL
Assistant takes next step on ‘phenomenal journey’ in season opener against Blues.
Assistant takes next step on ‘phenomenal journey’ in season opener against Blues.
Built on a career of hard work, commitment, and compassion, Jessica Campbell has been named as an assistant coach for Seattle Kraken – becoming the first woman to work full-time behind an NHL bench.
New head coach Dan Bylsma adds groundbreaking Firebirds assistant and respected NHL assistant to join returning coaches Dave Lowry and Steve Briere.
Follows Bylsma to Seattle after 2 seasons with AHL affiliate in Coachella Valley.
In Jessica Campbell’s rearview mirror, all roads lead back to her 10-year-old self.
Jessica Campbell grew up wanting to play in the NHL.
Now she’s finding a place for herself in hockey’s top men’s league — and it’s behind the bench.
Coachella Valley assistant played huge role during run to Calder Cup Finals.
Bringing up Jessica Campbell’s name to anyone who has worked with or watched her work with the Coachella Valley Firebirds over the last year will illustrate why she gained a massive amount of trust in such a short time.
Jessica Campbell admits she’s been too focused on her daily work with male professional hockey players to notice whether any of them tend to look at her differently.
Former Cornell captain will work with Seattle prospects, signed free agents at development camp.
Jessica Campbell is being hired by the Coachella Valley Firebirds as an assistant coach, making her the first woman behind a bench as a full-time coach in the AHL.
Ascending from elite player to skills coach to in-game coaching, Campbell is now working with the New York Rangers.
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