By Canadian Press

Vegas defenceman Pietrangelo says he hasn’t decided if he’ll play at Beijing Games

Dec 13, 2021 | 7:15 AM

Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Alex Pietrangelo says he hasn’t decided if he will compete at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

He has been named to Canada’s provisional Olympic team, along with forwards Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid.

Speaking before the Golden Knights’ game Sunday night against Minnesota, Pietrangelo said he is waiting until he gets more information before making his choice.

The NHL has committed to sending players to Beijing but can pull out of the Games at any point. Jan. 10 is the deadline to nix the plan without financial penalty.

The defenceman said being “potentially locked up there for five weeks plus the Olympics” would mean a long time away from family.

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The International Olympic Committee has said that an athlete at the Games that tests positive for COVID-19 will need to produce two negative tests 24 hours apart.

If they’re unable to do so, the quarantine period could last from 21 days up to five weeks.

Golden Knights goalie Robin Lehner has said he will not represent Sweden in Beijing due to concerns over COVID-19 protocols.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 13, 2021.

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