Elisabeth Van Every: I don't talk as much about hockey here because the community is smaller and not many journalists. But today my hometown team did this, and I'm really pleased: first woman to be an NHL assistant coach. www.nhl.com/kraken/news/...

I don't talk as much about hockey here because the community is smaller and not many journalists. But today my hometown team did this, and I'm really pleased: first woman to be an NHL assistant coach. www.nhl.com/kraken/news/...

Campbell, Woods Complete Coaching Staff | Seattle Krakenwww.nhl.com New head coach Dan Bylsma adds groundbreaking Firebirds assistant and respected NHL assistant to join returning coaches Dave Lowry and Steve Briere

I'm pleased because the Kraken have consistently walked the talk on creating more opportunities for more people to participate in the sport, including at the highest levels. The NHL is a trashfire league but the Kraken are doing the work to create a better reality.

But I'm also pleased because Jessica Campbell is VERY good at what she does, and having her as part of the team recognizes that excellence. Highly skilled people deserve the opportunity to work at the top levels of their profession, and this is a demonstration of that.

Also also, this thread, from Alison Lukan over on the Other Place (sorry). Jessica Campbell may be carrying a First banner right now but she's far from alone in the sport and the league. x.com/AlisonL/stat... (Would LOVE to get Alison active over here--she's @alisonl.bsky.social )

Alison on X: "THREAD 🧵: What an exciting day for women in hockey as Jess becomes the first to work full-time behind an NHL bench. Of course, so many have made great strides building to this moment… #SeaKraken https://t.co/rAmX8lTMLr" / Xx.com THREAD 🧵: What an exciting day for women in hockey as Jess becomes the first to work full-time behind an NHL bench. Of course, so many have made great strides building to this moment… #SeaKraken https://t.co/rAmX8lTMLr

She did a great job in Coachella happy to see her get rewarded

ABSOLUTELY. I watched Kraken development camp yesterday and watching the way she works with the players and how she anticipates the guidance they'll need was remarkable.

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