Long time Team Canada star and captain, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, who has been working in broadcasting for almost two decades, has joined the PWHL as a Special Advisor.

Canadian hockey legend and long-time broadcaster Cassie Campbell-Pascall has been hired by the PWHL as a Special Advisor. Campbell-Pascall announced the new role in her final network appearance for Sportsnet on Monday night. 

“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 a former captain of Canada's national team winning two Olympic Gold medals and six World Championship gold playing for Canada.

“Cassie is an excellent addition to the PWHL and one that we’re all thrilled about,” said Jayna Hefford, PWHL senior vice president 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.”

A member of the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame, Campbell-Pascall served as a member of Hockey Canada's transitional Board of Directors last year, and has worked in broadcasting with CBC, TSN, ESPN, and Sportsnet.