The NHLB次元官网网址檚 first female coach was a special guest at Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School in Kelowna on Aug. 27.

Jessica Campbell spoke to employees, students, and school families, sharing her story about growing from a young hockey player to breaking barriers in professional hockey.

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The opportunity to learn from a leader in the professional sports world underscores Aberdeen HallB次元官网网址檚 ongoing efforts to provide enriching experiences for its staff, faculty, and students according to the media release.

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Campbell, who is from Rocanville, Saskatchewan (east of Regina) made her hockey debut playing with the Canadian national team at the 2014 4 Nations Cup and won a silver medal with the team at the 2015 IIHF Women's World Championship.

She was named to the Seattle KrakenB次元官网网址檚 coaching staff in July after two seasons coaching with the AHLB次元官网网址檚 Coachella Valley Firebirds, where she was also the first female to coach in any capacity.