Olympics: Canada Hockey Star Sounds Off on Fight That Led to Player's Ban
Summary
A fight occurred during a Canada vs. France hockey game at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics. The French player, Pierre Crinon, was banned for elbowing a Canadian player, while Canada's Tom Wilson was not banned for responding with a fight. Team Canada advanced to the semifinals and will play Czechia next.Key Facts
- A fight happened between Team Canada's Tom Wilson and France's Pierre Crinon at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- The fight started after Crinon elbowed Nathan MacKinnon, a Canadian player.
- The French Ice Hockey Federation banned Crinon from the rest of the Winter Games.
- Tom Wilson did not receive a ban for his role in the fight.
- Wilson defended his actions, saying he wanted to protect his teammate.
- The incident occurred during Canada's 10-2 victory over France in the preliminary round.
- Team Canada secured a No. 1 seed and a bye to the semifinals.
- Canada is scheduled to play against Czechia in the quarterfinals.
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