Jessica Campbell and Emily Engel-Natzke made history as the first female coaches to compete against each other in the NHL during a match between the Washington Capitals and the Seattle Kraken. The Capitals secured a 3-0 victory, further solidifying their lead in the Metropolitan Division. Engel-Natzke has previously made strides by becoming the first woman to secure a full-time coaching position in the NHL, while Campbell has broken ground as the first female on-bench coach. Their achievements represent significant progress for women in hockey, supported by their head coach, Spencer Carbery, who praised their contributions.
It's phenomenal. It's so impressive what they've accomplished in their careers... It's great, not only paving the way for future women to be able to assume those roles.
Emily Engel-Natzke securing the first full-time coaching job for a female in the NHL... and Jessica Campbell being the first on-bench coach, shows their skill set at the highest level.
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