French Hockey Star Banned From Olympics 1 Day After Ejection
Summary
French hockey player Pierre Crinon has been banned from the Olympics by France’s Ice Hockey Federation for his role in a fight during a game against Canada. The ban is due to his behavior after a fight with Canadian player Tom Wilson, which the French organization says went against the Olympic spirit.Key Facts
- The French men’s hockey team lost to Canada 10-2 in their game.
- A fight happened in the third period between France's Pierre Crinon and Canada’s Tom Wilson.
- The IIHF did not punish either player for the fight.
- France’s Ice Hockey Federation banned Crinon for his post-fight behavior.
- Crinon will miss the team’s qualification playoff match and any following games.
- The French Federation cited his actions as a violation of the Olympic spirit.
- Crinon's actions included provoking the crowd as he left the ice.
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