As soon as the puck dropped in the NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night, history was made.
Jessica Campbell is the first woman in league history to work behind the bench as an assistant coach for an NHL team. Unfortunately, we almost lost 3-2 to the Blues.
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Kraken assistant coach Jessica Campbell during a game against the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsay Wasson)
Regardless, Campbell broke the barrier.
“Today is just a normal day for me in terms of work, routine and everything else,” she said. team website. “I never want to diminish the work I’m doing just because I’m concentrating on the task at hand, but concentrating on the task at hand allows me to be in the present moment and to move forward. “So I have to stay focused on what's most important: the players, the team and the success we want.”
“But I think the moment you step on the bench for a game is really important. I know and definitely understand that the magnitude and importance of this moment is really important, so I think it's important. We're going to try to really respect what is important to our game.”
Kraken head coach Dan Bylsma and assistant coach Jessica Campbell watch the first period of a game against the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsay Wasson)
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Despite the loss, Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn recognized the historic moment that occurred at Climate Pledge Arena.
“This is something we are all proud to be a part of,” Dunn added. “This is definitely a statement for all women around the world, so tonight is a special moment for her. It's a shame we couldn't give her the win.”
Campbell was an assistant with the Coachella Valley Firebirds of the American Hockey League
Dunn and teammate Eeli Tolvanen each scored for the Kraken, but they were unable to defeat the Blues.
St. Louis Blues center Jordan Kyrou celebrates his second goal against the Kraken with defenseman Colton Parayko on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsay Wasson)
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Jordan Kyo scored two goals for St. Louis, and Filip Broberg added one more.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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