Are Hockey Fights Allowed at the Olympics? The Rules Are Much Stricter Than the NHL

On the Olympic stage, it triggered ejections, a tournament suspension, and a crash course in IIHF rules for every hockey fan ...

French Hockey Player Suspended from Olympics After Slamming Opponent During Fight, Then Egging on Jeering Fans

The French Ice Hockey Federation blasted Pierre Crinon's "provocative behavior" and said it was "a clear violation of the ...

Olympics: Canada Hockey Star Sounds Off on Fight That Led to Player’s Ban

Team Canada's Tom Wilson explained why he chose to fight France's Pierre Crinon knowing he could face punishment.
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UPDATED: Nova Scotia Senior Hockey League investigating altercations between players, fans in Cape Breton, Antigonish

The Nova Scotia Senior Hockey League is investigating after videos of altercations between players and fans in Cape Breton and Antigonish circulated on social media last weekend.

One of Hockey’s Biggest Traditions Comes With Serious Consequences at the Olympics

Olympic hockey follows International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) rules, which treat fighting far more severely than the NHL does. Canada was already dominating when France’s Crinon delivered a hit on ...

Shocking moment violence erupts at KIDS’ hockey match as mass brawl sees punches thrown in wild scenes

A STUNNING brawl took place during a hockey game played by kids as fans watched on in one of the wildest moments ever ...
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French hockey star banned from Olympics after fight at Milano-Cortina Games

[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Feb 15, 2026; Milan, Italy; Tom Wilson of Canada clashes with Pierre Crinon of France in men's ice hockey group A play during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic ...