United States men's hockey team won't shake hands with opponents over norovirus fears
One of ice hockey's most time-honoured traditions is in danger of not happening at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics.
Games officials have told players to fist-bump one another rather than shaking hands to prevent transmission of norovirus, which is highly contagious.
United States player James Wisniewski's father tested positive for norovirus last week and is one of 49 of 283 confirmed Olympic cases still in quarantine.
The US men's team definitely isn't shaking hands as a result.
USA goalkeeper Ryan Zapolski in action for the men's ice hockey team. (AAP)
Women's teams have decided to continue shaking hands, including the USA and Finland after their semifinal Monday.
Players know about the warning and decided the meaning behind the post-game ritual outweighed the risks.
Norovirus infections, or a common vomiting bug, are highly contagious and are a leading cause of gastroenteritis worldwide.
International Ice Hockey Federation president Rene Fasel is not sure it's necessary for players to stop shaking hands.
But she says if people feel so inclined, then it's better to be safe than sorry.
