Canadian women's hockey defender Claire Thompson is likely to play in Thursday's gold-medal game against the U.S. despite missing practice on Wednesday with an upper-body injury. Team head coach Troy Ryan confirmed that all signs point to Thompson being fit to play in the crucial match.
Thompson, who has contributed four points (one goal, three assists) in six Olympic games, was not available for practice as she received medical treatment for her injury. Canada will be defending its gold medal against the U.S., which has won seven consecutive games against its rival.