Vancouver Goldeneyes goaltender Kristen Campbell has always looked up to her mother. Janet Campbell, like many hockey parents, devoted endless hours to supporting her children’s hockey endeavors despite battling multiple sclerosis since 1999. Kristen admires her mother’s resilience and dedication to family, describing her as a role model and best friend.
Kristen Campbell is actively involved in A&W’s annual Burgers to Beat MS campaign to raise funds for MS Canada. She emphasizes the importance of supporting individuals fighting against MS and raising awareness for the cause. Campbell’s mother is among the 90,000 Canadians living with MS, motivating her to contribute to finding treatments and ultimately a cure.
Janet Campbell’s experience with MS has been mostly invisible, with symptoms like head pain, leg stiffness, and sensitivity to temperature changes. Kristen acknowledges her mother’s strength in living a fulfilling life despite the challenges. Campbell attributes her work ethic and success in hockey to her mother’s influence.
Having achieved success in her hockey career, including winning gold at the 2022 Olympics and being named the top goaltender in the PWHL, Campbell is focused on improving and making the playoffs with the Goldeneyes. She appreciates the fans’ support and is eager to continue growing the franchise.
Following a break after Vancouver missed the playoffs, Campbell has been coaching and running goalie camps while preparing for the upcoming season. With the PWHL expanding to include new teams, Campbell is excited about the league’s growth and looks forward to the upcoming season with optimism.
