The National Hockey League (NHL) recently made history with the hiring of Jessica Campbell as the first female coach in the league. Campbell, a former player and coach in the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL), will join the coaching staff of the San Jose Sharks’ AHL affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda.
This milestone marks a major step forward for women in the NHL. Campbell is the first female coach to join an NHL-affiliated team, and her hiring is a sign that the league is taking steps to become more inclusive and diverse.
Campbell has a wealth of experience in hockey. She played for the CWHL’s Calgary Inferno and was an assistant coach for the Toronto Furies. She also served as a coach for Canada’s National Women’s Under-18 Team. In addition, she has been a scout for the NHL’s Calgary Flames and a skills coach for the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks.
Campbell’s hiring is a major step forward for women in hockey. It shows that the NHL is taking steps to become more inclusive and diverse. It also sends a message to young girls that they can pursue their dreams of playing and coaching hockey at the highest level.
The hiring of Campbell is a sign that the NHL is serious about becoming more inclusive and diverse. It shows that the league is willing to make changes and invest in women’s hockey. It also shows that the league is committed to creating opportunities for women to succeed in the sport.
The hiring of Jessica Campbell is a major milestone for women in hockey. It shows that the NHL is taking steps to become more inclusive and diverse. It also sends a message to young girls that they can pursue their dreams of playing and coaching hockey at the highest level.
