Jessica Campbell makes historic debut behind Kraken bench: ‘It’s great for her. It’s great for the game’
Tuesday was notable on many levels for the Kraken: The first time opening the season at Climate Pledge Arena. An odd 1:30 p.m. PDT puck drop. The unveiling of Jordan Eberle as the second captain of the franchise. The debut of new coach Dan Bylsma.
5 Jessica Campbell photos of the Kraken coach making history
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 08: Head coach Dan Bylsma and assistant coach Jessica Campbell of the Seattle Kraken look on during the first period against the St. Louis Blues at Climate Pledge Arena on October 08, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. Campbell is the first woman to coach in the NHL. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Jessica Campbell, however, is not the first woman to coach a men’s sports team. There have been quite a few occasions where ...
With the hire by the Seattle Kraken, the NHL becomes the last of the four major North American professional leagues to feature a full-time female coach.
It didn't take long for history to be made in the 2024-25 NHL season. Seattle Kraken assistant coach Jessica Campbell ...
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