An Olympic hockey coach with Alaska ties has tested positive for COVID-19 in China.
Through a COVID haze, Alaska’s Olympic contingent pursues medals in BeijingSteve Thompson works with goalies during his Alaska Goaltending Academy, a five-day camp at UAA in 2019.
“I kind of feel like a dog. I know exactly when I’m getting my meals. I’m only going to get one cup of kibble, and then I’m going to wait for the knock on my door for the next kibble treat,” he said. “It’s a good weight-loss program.” The view from his window provides another reminder that Thompson isn’t hanging out at a normal hotel.He’s the only member of the hockey team and its staff who has tested positive for the virus. He traces back the possible contagion to his decision to work out at a hotel gym while the team was undergoing pre-flight COVID-19 testing in Los Angeles.
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