Jessica Campbell has made history as the first female full-time assistant coach in NHL history after being hired by the Seattle Kraken. During the season opener against the St. Louis Blues, she expressed the significance of her role and its impact on the game.

Previously, Campbell was an assistant coach for the Coachella Valley Firebirds in the AHL, where she contributed to the team's success in reaching the Calder Cup Finals. Despite the Kraken's loss in their opening game, head coach Dan Bylsma praised Campbell's groundbreaking achievement.