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IIHF Declines Extra Sanctions After Rare CanadaFrance Olympic Hockey Fight

France's federation has summoned Pierre Crinon to explain the incident.

Overview

  • Tom Wilson and Pierre Crinon traded punches after Wilson was driven into the boards, and officials ejected both players.
  • Canada won 10–2 over France, with the fight breaking out late in a one-sided game.
  • The IIHF confirmed no further penalties beyond the game expulsions, while France opened disciplinary proceedings and issued a formal summons to Crinon.
  • The scene was described as the first fight of its kind seen at the Olympics since 1998, highlighting stricter Olympic rules compared with NHL norms.
  • Crinon’s record includes 19 games of suspension over four years and a seven-game ban this season for injuring goalie Matt O’Connor, after which he admitted on social media that he crossed a line.