Goldeneyes And Team Canada Defender Claire Thompson Officially Announces Her Retirement From Hockey

Oct 1, 2026 4:38 PMPublished Oct 1, 2026 4:38 PM

Claire Thompson, 28, has officially announced her retirement from hockey to begin her career in medicine. Thompson is a long time member of Canada's national team winning Olympic gold in 2022 and silver in 2026.

The former Olympic All-Star, who spent last season as a member of the PWHL's Vancouver Goldeneyes, shared her retirement on social media and in an exclusive with the New York Times.

Claire Thompson, 28, a long time member of Canada's national women's hockey team, who played last season for the PWHL's Vancouver Goldeneyes, has retired to pursue her career as a orthopedic surgeon.

thehockeynews.comGoldeneyes And Team Canada Defender Claire Thompson Officially Announces Her Retirement From HockeyClaire Thompson, 28, a long time member of Canada's national women's hockey team, who played last season for the PWHL's Vancouver Goldeneyes, has retired to pursue her career as a orthopedic surgeon.

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