If Claire Thompson was at all rusty entering her rookie PWHL season in 2024-25 as a defenseman for the Minnesota Frost, she didn’t show many signs of it. Veteran Minnesota defenseman Lee Stecklein didn’t notice anything either. “I think it probably takes a really special player to take a year off and jump in at… Continue reading Claire Thompson Returned To the Ice As One Of the PWHL’s Top Rookies – Minnesota Wild
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Claire Thompson Has Pursued Her Dreams From Med School To the Hockey Arena – Minnesota Wild
Playing hockey was all in the family. It’s a tale not uncommon in athletic circles. Claire Thompson grew up lacing up skates and picking up a hockey stick in Toronto. She followed the lead of her dad, Ian, and older sister, Jennifer, who each played hockey growing up. The girls started skating at a young… Continue reading Claire Thompson Has Pursued Her Dreams From Med School To the Hockey Arena – Minnesota Wild