The Canadian women’s hockey team has received encouraging news regarding defender Claire Thompson, who is set to participate in the highly anticipated gold-medal match against the United States on Thursday. Despite missing practice on Wednesday due to an upper-body injury, team officials remain optimistic about her availability for the crucial game.
Head coach Troy Ryan indicated that Thompson’s absence from practice was a precautionary measure. “We just thought it would be better for her to take the day off and play around with a little bit of medical treatment that she’ll potentially have to use in the game, but all signs point to that she’ll be fine for the game,” he stated, as reported by Claire Hanna of CBC Olympics.
The exact timeline of Thompson’s injury remains uncertain, but her contributions to the team have been significant. She is currently tied for fourth among defenders in the tournament, with an impressive tally of four points, consisting of one goal and three assists over six games.
As the Canadian team prepares for this pivotal matchup, the return of Thompson could provide a crucial boost. Fans and teammates alike will be watching closely as they aim for gold in what promises to be a thrilling contest against their fierce rivals.