Jessica Campbell has been hired as an assistant coach by the Seattle Kraken, becoming the first woman to work on the bench of an NHL franchise. She previously worked for the AHL affiliate in Coachella Valley and has a strong background in hockey.
The NHL has been making strides to include more women in coaching roles, with Campbell breaking another barrier by joining the Kraken staff. The league's Female Coaches Development Program aims to increase the pool of available candidates for coaching positions.