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France Suspends Pierre Crinon for Rest of Olympics After Fight With Canada

The French federation barred Pierre Crinon for the rest of the Olympics for breaching Olympic values.

Overview

  • French officials imposed the ban after reviewing his ejection against Canada and his provocative gestures toward spectators as he left the ice.
  • The IIHF opted against any further sanctions, leaving Canada’s Tom Wilson eligible to continue in the tournament.
  • Both players received five-minute fighting majors and game misconducts late in a 10–2 game, reflecting the stricter international rules that prohibit fighting.
  • Crinon will miss France’s qualification game against Germany on Tuesday, and he will not return for any subsequent matches in Milan-Cortina.
  • The FFHG cited a duty to set an example and noted Crinon’s prior seven-game Ligue Magnus suspension this season when explaining the decision.