Bylsma, Campbell Debut as Coaches at Kraken Camp

Dan Bylsma, former head coach of the Coachella Valley Firebirds, recently commenced his tenure as the Seattle Kraken's head coach at their development camp. Bylsma succeeds Dave Hakstol, the Kraken's inaugural head coach. During his two years with Coachella, Bylsma led the Kraken's AHL team to the Calder Cup finals, sparking optimism among Seattle fans for the upcoming season.

Bylsma's coaching career includes notable achievements, such as a Stanley Cup win with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009. Before coaching, he played five years in the NHL with the L.A. Kings and spent several years in the AHL.

Joining Bylsma on the ice was Jessica Campbell, the Kraken's new assistant coach, who previously worked with him in Coachella. In 2022, Campbell made history as the first woman to coach in the American Hockey League, fueling speculation about her potential advancement to head coach in Coachella.

Campbell attended the Kraken's development camp for the second year. The Starbucks rink was packed with 500 eager fans hoping to see the NHL's pioneering woman coach in action.

The next opportunity to see this dynamic coaching duo will be at the upcoming Kraken training camp. Public viewing details will be posted soon on the Kraken Community Iceplex's website.