Seattle Kraken say assistant coach Jessica Campbell will not return next season
The Seattle Kraken announced that assistant coach Jessica Campbell will not return for the next season after her contract expires. General manager Jason Botterill stated that Campbell wishes to explore other opportunities in the league and that the team supports her decision. Campbell, the first woman to serve as an on-bench assistant coach in NHL history, has been with the Kraken organization for four years and was part of their coaching staff during two playoff misses.
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Open this photo in gallery:Seattle Kraken assistant coach Jessica Campbell looks on from behind the bench during a game against the Buffalo Sabres last year in Buffalo.Jeffrey T. Barnes/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountJessica Campbell, the first woman to be an on-bench assistant coach in NHL history, will not return to the Seattle Kraken next season, the team said Thursday.General manager Jason Botterill said Campbell’s contract is expiring and she expressed a desire to explore other roles around the league.“We support her in this process,” Botterill said in a statement.
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