Mandrycky will work with assistants Ricky Olczyk and Jason Botterill under general manager Ron Francis. She was named director of hockey strategy and research for the Kraken in June 2019 after four seasons as a data analyst for the Minnesota Wild.
"I am extremely honored to step into this role with the Kraken," Mandrycky said. "I'd like to thank my team, who have been an essential part of the day-to-day success of our department and organization. I appreciate the trust Ron and (Kraken CEO) Tod Leiweke have shown in not only me, but our whole department, and I'm excited to continue to grow with this team."
Mandrycky will continue to lead the Kraken's research and development group while overseeing the amateur scouting group in her increased role.
"Alex has earned this promotion through her hard work and dedication to making the Kraken a better organization," Francis said. "Her knowledge and effort are assets that will continue to serve her well in this role."
The Kraken begin their second NHL season Oct. 12 at the Anaheim Ducks after an eighth-place finish (27-49-6) in the Pacific Division.
The Vancouver Canucks named Emilie Castonguay and Cammi Granato assistant GMs on Jan. 24 and Feb. 10, respectively. Meghan Hunter was promoted to assistant GM of the Chicago Blackhawks on June 22. Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser, a four-time Olympic women's hockey gold medalist (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014) with Canada, was promoted to assistant GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs on July 5, and Kate Madigan was elevated to assistant GM of the New Jersey Devils the next day.
More than 100 women this season are working in hockey operations, player scouting and development, player health and safety, and analyst roles.
Jessica Campbell, a former captain at Cornell University, was named the first full-time female assistant coach in the American Hockey League on July 5 when she was hired by Coachella Valley, a Kraken affiliate scheduled to begin play this season.
Danielle Marmer (Boston Bruins) and Marie-Philip Poulin (Montreal Canadiens) were hired for player development roles. Manon Rheaume, a goalie who tried out for the Tampa Bay Lightning in 1992 and became the first woman to play in any of the major North American sports leagues by appearing in two NHL preseason games, joined the Los Angeles Kings in a hockey operations and prospect adviser role.
Kendall Coyne Schofield was hired as a player development coach by the Blackhawks in 2020, and Meghan Duggan is Devils director of player development. Danielle Goyette was hired by the Maple Leafs as director of player development in 2021 and also was the first female assistant coach in the ECHL.
