Pierre Crinon Excluded from 2026 Olympics Following Fight in Canada Hockey Match

Pierre Crinon was excluded from the remainder of the 2026 Winter Olympics after the French Ice Hockey Federation cited a violation of the Olympic spirit during a game against Canada.The 30-year-old defenseman punched Nathan MacKinnon during the match at the Arena Santagiulia, sparking a physical altercation with Tom Wilson that led to match penalties for both athletes.Federation president Pierre-Yves Gerbeau announced the decision following an internal meeting where officials reviewed the conduct and history of the player from the Grenoble club.