France suspends Crinon after fight vs Canada

MILAN – France has suspended defenceman Pierre Crinon for the remainder of the Olympic men’s hockey tournament following his fight with Canada’s Tom Wilson.

Crinon was assessed a fighting major in Sunday’s 10-2 preliminary-round loss to Canada and later made animated gestures, taunting Wilson and the Canadian bench as he left the ice.

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The French Ice Hockey Federation (FFHG) said his conduct “constitutes a clear violation of the Olympic spirit” and does not reflect the values expected of players representing the national team.

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While the International Ice Hockey Federation opted against further discipline beyond the in-game penalty, French officials conducted their own review.

He will not take part in France’s remaining games at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

France plays Germany on Tuesday in a qualification playoff game.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 16, 2026.