Olympic and Walter Cup champion Claire Thompson retires from hockey to focus on a medical career, according to multiple reports. Thompson is 28 and is stepping away from the sport as she redirects her training and professional plans.
Both outlets say she previously put her medical career on hold to pursue an Olympic goal. She also had sought to represent Canada at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics, a key context for her recent decision to step back from hockey. The reporting aligns on her motivation: prioritizing medical study and work rather than continuing competitive play.
