Former Edmonton Oilers forward Jordan Eberle is taking on a big role with the Seattle Kraken this season.
Former Edmonton Oilers forward Jordan Eberle is taking on a big role with the Seattle Kraken this season.
EDMONTON -- Tonight is the night.
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The Edmonton Oilers play once again tonight. They will make their regular season debut at home against the Winnipeg Jets.
But last night featured six other teams getting a crack at their first game. The Utah Hockey Club won over the Chicago Blackhawks by a 5-2 score. The Florida Panthers defeated the Boston Bruins 6-4, and the St. Louis Blues scored three unanswered goals to surprise the Seattle Kraken 3-2.
However, the Blues and Kraken game was historic for a few reasons.
Jessica Campbell became the first woman ever to be a coach in the NHL. She is currently one of Dan Bylsma's assistants.
Secondly, they named former Oilers forward Jordan Eberle as the second-ever captain of the franchise.
The NHL veteran isn't new to being part of the leadership group. Even in Edmonton, he wore an "A" on his sweater for a few years. But it's different being a captain.
Eberle has the right temperament for the job. He is a very calm and collected individual. He knows his limits, but he is an outstanding citizen off of the ice.
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In last night's game, Eberle assisted on the game's first goal. He would finish the game with a single assist in 15:58 of ice time.
The Kraken's next game is on Saturday against the Minnesota Wild.
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