Olympics Makes Final Punishment Decision on 2 Players Ejected for Fighting
Summary
Two hockey players, Tom Wilson of Canada and Pierre Crinon of France, were thrown out of a game for fighting during a match in the Olympics. The International Ice Hockey Federation decided that no further punishment was necessary for either player.Key Facts
- Tom Wilson and Pierre Crinon were ejected for fighting during a hockey game at the Olympics.
- The altercation began after Wilson attempted to check Crinon.
- Wilson tried to check Crinon because Crinon hit Wilson's teammate, Nathan MacKinnon, earlier.
- Fighting in ice hockey results in a game misconduct according to International Ice Hockey Federation rules.
- Both players were ejected with seven minutes left in the game.
- The IIHF decided a game misconduct was enough punishment for both players.
- Tom Wilson will play in the quarterfinals, and Crinon will play in the qualification round for France.
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