Kim Weiss Breaks Barriers as NHL's 2nd Female Assistant Coach

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NHL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. Kim Weiss is making history as the second woman hired as a full-time assistant coach in the NHL or American hockey league. The 36-year-old took the role with the Colorado Eagles. The avalanches top minor league team back on January 16th. She joined Seattle's Jessica Campbell and breaking barriers at pro levels. Previously, the Eagles video coach. Weiss now breaks down game footage, runs drills, and pushes pucks during practices. Her promotion came after strong recommendations from past staff who moved up to the NHL. Weiss calls the news a true reward for her hard work. From Marilyn, with no big-ly playing background. Just Division III college hockey, she's proud to show anyone can climb high with effort and support. Stints at avalanche training and development camps boosted her confidence. She saw that coaching basics hold up from junior levels to the pros, giving her tools and

1:01allies for tough spots like power plays. More women entering hockey excites her, but she stresses hiring the best talent. Worlds like men's pro, college, and juniors are connecting better. Opening doors for diverse coaches while successes like the U.S. women's gold medal. Inspire the next wave. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor. See the description. Your pillow just got smarter. To place your podcasts and music, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.