MILAN — Tom Wilson’s Canadian teammates loved every second of his scrap with France’s Pierre Crinon in Sunday’s group-stage game. Crinon has been suspended by the French Olympic federation for the rest of the Olympic tournament — likely just Tuesday’s qualification-round game against Germany — for his actions during and following the fight. AdvertisementThe fight was precipitated by a high hit that Crinon laid on Canada star Nathan MacKinnon. Wilson, whose fiery persona and willingness to get physical helped him get on the team in the first place, engaged Crinon shortly after, and Crinon slammed Wilson face-first into the ice. Wilson got up and angrily went back at Crinon, and the two shoved each other a few times.

Source: International New York Times February 17, 2026 04:02 UTC