Kraken Parting Ways With NHL’s First Full-Time Female Coach
Summary
Jessica Campbell, the NHL’s first full-time female coach, is leaving the Seattle Kraken after two seasons. She wants to explore other coaching opportunities, and the Kraken support her decision.Key Facts
- Jessica Campbell was the first full-time female coach in the NHL.
- She worked for the Seattle Kraken and their minor league team, the Coachella Valley Firebirds.
- Campbell’s contract ended, and she chose to leave to find new coaching jobs.
- The Kraken’s general manager praised her coaching skills and said she might return in the future.
- Other NHL teams, including the Los Angeles Kings and Toronto Maple Leafs, may have coaching openings soon.
- Campbell helped lead the Firebirds to two Calder Cup Finals.
- She has experience coaching NHL players and international teams, including Germany’s men’s national team.
- Campbell helped develop Tye Kartye, who became AHL Rookie of the Year in 2023.
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