Colorado Avalanche continue history with the hiring of female coach
The Colorado Avalanche are chasing the Stanley Cup in 2024/25, and now they've continued a history making off-season with the hiring of Kim Weiss.
A few weeks ago, the Seattle Kraken made history by hiring the first female coach in NHL history, and now the Colorado Avalanche have continued making history with another intriguing hire. According to a report, Kim Weiss will join the Colorado Eagles, the AHL affiliate of the Avalanche as a video coach, a major step forward in her coaching journey.
"We're excited to add Matt and Kim to the Eagles coaching staff," said Avalanche Assistant General Manager and Eagles General Manager Kevin McDonald. «Both individuals bring strong coaching and playing backgrounds and will be valuable additions to Head Coach Aaron Schneekloth's staff."
Weiss played her college hockey at Trinity College, while also serving as a guest at the Avalanche's off-season workouts over the past two years, and now, those connections continue as she plays a key role as the video coach for the AHL powerhouse Eagles. She is widely regarded as one of the best coaches of the future in hockey, garnering major respect at just 35-years of age after spending 2023/24 as an assistant at Trinity College, furthering her rise through the coaching ranks.
Jessica Campbell began her career with a similar trajectory, and after playing a key role in the AHL, was hired by the Seattle Kraken this off-season, and if Weiss continues to develop, expect her to be a candidate for a role in the NHL in the future.
Source: Puck Reporter
Another female coach officially joins NHL organization
Another female coach officially joins NHL organization
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