PWHL hires Cassie Campbell-Pascall as special advisor

The PWHL added hockey royalty to its organization on Monday.

The league announced that Cassie Campbell-Pascall, a three-time Olympian with Canada’s National Hockey Team, would be brought in as a special advisor.

Campbell, who has spent two decades as a broadcaster and analyst between Hockey Night in Canada, Sportsnet and ESPN, announced her new position with the PWHL during her final network appearance on Sportsnet’s broadcast of a game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Winnipeg Jets.

“The opportunity to join the PWHL, and continue to have an impact on the women’s game, was one that I absolutely had to accept,” said Campbell-Pascall. “I’m extremely pleased to take an active advisory role in the advancement of a top pro league that is so full of promise.”

Campbell-Pascall is one of the most accomplished players in the sport’s history. The native of Brampton, Ont. was a mainstay on Canada’s National Women’s Team beginning in 1994, where she served as captain from 2001 until her retirement in 2006.

“Cassie is an excellent addition to the PWHL and one that we’re all thrilled about,” said Jayna Hefford, PWHL SVP of Hockey Operations. “In the years I’ve known Cassie—including many as teammates on the ice—her leadership, passion and knowledge of the game have always stood out. Her impact on women’s hockey cannot be overstated and we know her expertise will help propel the PWHL to success.”

Campbell-Pascall won a total of 21 international medals, including three Olympic medals (two gold, one silver) and seven IIHF Women’s World Championship medals (six gold, one silver).

She retired after leading Canada to Olympic gold in Torino 2006, becoming the first captain in hockey history to captain two Olympic gold medal-winning teams.

In broadcasting, Campbell-Pascall became the first woman to provide color commentary on Hockey Night in Canada on Oct. 14, 2006. Since then, she has provided analysis for Sportsnet, ESPN, TSN and multiple Olympic games.