Seattle Kraken hire first full-time female bench coach in NHL history

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The Seattle Kraken made history this week when they hired Jessica Campbell.

Campbell became the first woman to be hired in NHL history as a full-time assistant coach who will be stationed behind a team's bench. 

Campbell has spent the past two seasons working as an assistant coach for Seattle’s AHL affiliate in Coachella Valley alongside head coach Dan Bylsma, who was hired in late May to take over the head job with the Kraken. 

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Jessica Campbell will become the first woman to work on the bench of an NHL franchise after the Seattle Kraken hired her as an assistant coach Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

"Jessica and I spent the last two years coaching in Coachella Valley," said Bylsma. "I’m confident of what she can do for our staff and bring to the players. I watched her build strong relationships with prospects. … She has the ability to relate to players about their games and what they bring to a team. She’s demonstrated that over the last two seasons. … That’s why she is such an appealing candidate and why she’s joining our staff.

"Her ability to establish relationships with her players … was an important factor in this hire. I’m looking forward to continuing to work with her at the NHL level."

German assistant coach Jessica Campbell stands behind players on the bench during a Group A Hockey World Championship match between France and Germany in Helsinki, Finland, May 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

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Campbell played college hockey at Cornell and then played in the