Kraken Parting Ways With NHL’s First Full-Time Female Coach
Jessica Campbell is leaving the Seattle Kraken after two seasons as the NHL's first full-time female coach. She joined the Kraken organization in 2022 with their AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, before being promoted to the NHL team. Campbell's contract has ended, and she is exploring other coaching opportunities, with potential interest from multiple NHL teams.
- ▪Jessica Campbell was the first full-time female coach in both the AHL and NHL.
- ▪She helped lead the Coachella Valley Firebirds to consecutive Calder Cup Finals.
- ▪Campbell coached the power play and worked with forwards, notably developing Tye Kartye into AHL Rookie of the Year in 2023.
- ▪She has international coaching experience, including with Germany’s men’s national team and the Nürnberg Ice Tigers.
- ▪Multiple NHL teams, including the Kings, Blues, and Blue Jackets, may have openings where Campbell could be a candidate.
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By Michael GallagherSports Content CoordinatorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.After two seasons with the Seattle Kraken, in which she became the NHL’s first-ever full-time female coach, Jessica Campbell is moving on.The Kraken announced on Friday that Campbell’s contract was ending and that she wanted to explore other opportunities outside the organization.“Jessica has been an important member of our coaching staff for the past four years, demonstrating deep knowledge, and a unique ability to connect with and develop players,” Kraken general manager Jason Botterill said in a statement.
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