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. Campbell, the first woman to serve as an on-bench assistant coach in NHL history, expressed interest in exploring other opportunities within the league. General manager Jason Botterill praised her contributions over four seasons and expressed support for her future endeavors.
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