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The first NHL female coach has been announced
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The Seattle Kraken broke into the NHL, in 2021 with a new perspective on hockey. Not only did they break the status quo with a new arena, but they are set to make history again soon.
Dan Bylsma, who was promoted to Head Coach of the Seattle Kraken, from the AHL's Coachella Valley Firebirds has made a major announcement.
According to NHL Insider Chris Johnston, Dan Byslma will change the status quo again:
"New #SeaKraken head coach Dan Bylsma tells reporters in Seattle that Jessica Campbell will be considered for a job on his coaching staff.
There's never been a full-time female assistant coach in the NHL before."
There's never been a full-time female assistant coach in the NHL before."
With this statement, Dan Byslma refuses to continue the NHL's current coaching carousel, which is refreshing as NHL front office's need new blood.
This isn't the first time Byslma, went with the third option instead of the typical status quo, using Kori Cheverie in a pre-season game in the NHL. Which made her the first woman to work behind the bench in the league.
Prior to her current post as Head Coach of PWHL Montreal, she worked with the Seattle Kraken and Pittsburgh Penguins.
In the meantime, Bylsma and Campbell are attending to matters in the AHL, as the Coachella Valley Firebirds continue their playoff run.
Tues Jun 4th, at 7:00 PM the Firebirds continue their struggle against the Milwaukee Admirals in the Western Conference Finals of the Calder Cup Playoffs.
The Firebirds currently lead the series 2-0.
Source: Hawks Insider
The first female named behind an NHL bench as a coach has been revealed
The first female named behind an NHL bench as a coach has been revealed
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JUIN 1 | 315 ANSWERS The first NHL female coach has been announced Do you think Jessica Campbell will be a good hire for Dan Byslma? | ||
| Yes | 215 | 68.3 % |
| No | 100 | 31.7 % |
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