Jessica Campbell hired as 1st female assistant coach in AHL

Posted: Jul 5, 2022 / 12:35 PM HST Updated: Jul 5, 2022 / 12:35 PM HST PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP)The Coachella Valley Firebirds have hired the Ameri...

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Posted: Jul 5, 2022 / 12:35 PM HST Updated: Jul 5, 2022 / 12:35 PM HST PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP)The Coachella Valley Firebirds have hired the American Hockey League's first female assistant coach. Jessica Campbell is ready for the opportunity. 'I've been spending a little bit more of my time on the development side the past three years and truly trying to create the opportunities and the growth for myself, and the knowledge to put myself in this position,' Campbell said. 'So I'm very excited to be able to bring that to Coachella.