Jessica Campbell honoured to 'carry the torch' for women as NHL's first female assistant coach

Saskatchewan’s Jessica Campbell was hired as an assistant coach for the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday, becoming the first woman to hold an on-the-bench role as an assistant or associate coach in NHL history. She said she’s honoured to “carry the torch” for women who will follow in her footsteps.

Jessica Campbell honoured to 'carry the torch' for women as NHL's first female assistant coach
A blonde woman in a navy blue team jacket smiles at a news conference.

Saskatchewan’s Jessica Campbell was hired as an assistant coach for the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday, becoming the first woman to hold an on-the-bench role as an assistant or associate coach in NHL history. She said she’s honoured to “carry the torch” for women who will follow in her footsteps.