After COVID ‘Nightmare,’ Sanderson Joins US At Olympics
Feb 11, 2022, 10:57 AM
Jake Sanderson #8 of the United States skates against Canada during the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship gold medal game at Rogers Place on January 5, 2021 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)
(Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)
BEIJING (AP) — U.S. hockey player Jake Sanderson is finally practicing with his teammates at the Olympics after being a late arrival to Beijing because of coronavirus protocol.
The University of North Dakota defenseman tested positive for COVID-19 while at USA Hockey’s pre-Olympic camp in Los Angeles.
He's made it! Good luck to Jake Sanderson and @usahockey as they begin the quest for 🥇 tomorrow morning! #UNDproud | #LGH | #OlympiansMadeHere pic.twitter.com/wFFPqEU0OH
— North Dakota MHockey (@UNDmhockey) February 10, 2022
Sanderson woke up each day to check his test results and was relieved when they finally turned negative.
The 19-year-old from Whitefish, Montana, could play this weekend when the U.S. faces Canada and Germany.
Jake Sanderson is on the ice! pic.twitter.com/ICVqXvT7nN
— Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) February 11, 2022
Sanderson should be able to have an impact when the knockout round begins next week.
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