As soon as the puck dropped for Tuesday night’s NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the St. Louis Blues, history was made.

Jessica Campbell became the first woman in league history to work behind the bench as an assistant coach for an NHL team. Unfortunately there was a 2-3 defeat against the Blues.

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Kraken assistant coach Jessica Campbell during the St. Louis Blues game, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Regardless, Campbell broke down barriers.

“It’s just a normal day for me in terms of my work, my daily routine and all those parts,” she said via the team’s website. “I never want to neglect the things I do because I’m so focused on the task at hand, but I also know that focusing on the task at hand is what allowed me to reach this moment and that I too “So I have to concentrate on what’s important, namely on the boys and the team and on the success that we want to have.

“But I think the moment before the game and walking onto the bench… I’m really going to try to appreciate it for what it is, because I definitely know and understand that the magnitude and the significance of that moment is really important to.” our game.”

Kraken head coach Dan Bylsma and assistant coach Jessica Campbell look on during the first half against the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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Despite the loss, Kraken defender Vince Dunn recognized the historic moment that had taken place at Climate Pledge Arena.

“We are all proud to be a part of this,” Dunn added. “It’s definitely a sign for all women around the world, so it’s a special moment for them tonight. It’s a shame we couldn’t secure her victory.”

Campbell served as an assistant for the Coachella Valley Firebirds of the American Hockey League

Dunn and teammate Eeli Tolvanen each scored a goal for the Kraken, but were unable to defeat the Blues.

St. Louis Blues center Jordan Kyrou celebrates his second goal in the game against the Kraken with defenseman Colton Parayko on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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Jordan Kyou scored two goals for St. Louis and Philip Broberg added another.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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