{"id":194,"date":"2026-03-31T07:26:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T07:26:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=194"},"modified":"2026-03-31T07:26:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T07:26:54","slug":"nhl-star-breaks-winter-olympics-tradition-by-fighting-on-ice-thats-hockey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=194","title":{"rendered":"NHL star breaks Winter Olympics tradition by fighting on ice &#8211; &#8216;That&#8217;s hockey&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_548649\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">There was an unusual sight in the match between Canada and France in the Winter Olympic ice hockey on Sunday when a fight broke out on the ice following a nasty hit<\/h2>\n<p><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36727496\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Canada's Tom Wilson (43) and France's Pierre Crinon, center, fight\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36727496.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Milan-Cortina-Olympics-Ice-Hockey-26046651351318.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36727496.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_Milan-Cortina-Olympics-Ice-Hockey-26046651351318.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36727496.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_Milan-Cortina-Olympics-Ice-Hockey-26046651351318.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36727496.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Milan-Cortina-Olympics-Ice-Hockey-26046651351318.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Canada's Tom Wilson took on France's Pierre Crinon in a fight\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Canada&#8217;s Tom Wilson took on France&#8217;s Pierre Crinon in a fight<cite aria-label=\"Image: Nathan Denette\/The Canadian Press via AP\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Nathan Denette\/The Canadian Press via AP)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Canada backed winger Tom Wilson after he started a fight to protect a teammate in their comfortable win over France at the Winter Olympics. Canada&#8217;s 10-2 victory had already produced plenty of entertainment for the crowd when Wilson took issue with an opponent.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">While fighting is a regular fixture and an accepted part of ice hockey, it is generally frowned upon in the Winter Olympics. But with Canada&#8217;s win already assured, Washington Capitals veteran Wilson decided to challenge France&#8217;s Pierre Crinon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Canada had been riled up by Crinon smashing into Nathan MacKinnon in the third period, hitting him in the face with his forearm. The Frenchman was given a two-minute penalty and Canada scored in the following powerplay, but that wasn&#8217;t retribution enough for Wilson.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The 31-year-old chucked his gloves onto the ice to take on Crinon, despite knowing it would mean his ejection from the match. The International Ice Hockey Federation counts fighting as misconduct, meaning both Wilson and Crinon were ejected for the final seven minutes of the match.<\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_09d958\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Team GB caught up in curling scandal at Winter Olympics as rule broken and officials step in<\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_09d958\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">BBC fans fume over &#8216;worst blunder yet&#8217; during Winter Olympics coverage<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">That was clearly a punishment worth taking for Canada, who already had the match in the bag and are set for the elimination stage of the men&#8217;s ice hockey competition in Italy. His intervention went down well in the Canada dressing room, too.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cWe didn\u2019t like the hit: felt like it was late and high,\u201d Canada star Connor McDavid said. \u201cWilly just finishes a check and the guy jumps him, and Willy\u2019s just protecting himself. That\u2019s all he can do. That\u2019s the type of guy he is, type of teammate he is. Nothing but respect for him.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cThat guy obviously didn\u2019t want to fight Tom,\u201d MacKinnon said of his teammate, who is 6ft 4in. \u201cHe just wanted to wrestle. I wouldn\u2019t want to fight Tom either.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><em>MAKE THE MIRROR YOUR FIRST CHOICE! <\/em><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=mirror.co.uk\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\"><em>Click here to activate <\/em><\/a><em>or add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settings<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-grouped\">\n<div class=\"ImageGroupEmbed_container__i0sRj\" data-testid=\"portrait-image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageGroupEmbed_image-group-item__XHC82\"><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36727497\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36727497\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:2\/3\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Tom Wilson fighting Pierre Crinon \" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36727497.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Ice-Hockey-Milano-Cortina-2026-Winter-Olympics-Day-9.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36727497.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Ice-Hockey-Milano-Cortina-2026-Winter-Olympics-Day-9.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36727497.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Ice-Hockey-Milano-Cortina-2026-Winter-Olympics-Day-9.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36727497.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Ice-Hockey-Milano-Cortina-2026-Winter-Olympics-Day-9.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The players took off their gloves for a scrap\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The players took off their gloves for a scrap<cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"ImageGroupEmbed_image-group-item__XHC82\"><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36727491\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36727491\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:2\/3\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Pierre Crinon \" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36727491.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Milan-Cortina-Olympics-Ice-Hockey-26046655835733.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36727491.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Milan-Cortina-Olympics-Ice-Hockey-26046655835733.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36727491.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Milan-Cortina-Olympics-Ice-Hockey-26046655835733.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36727491.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Milan-Cortina-Olympics-Ice-Hockey-26046655835733.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Tom Wilson was hailed by his teammates for stepping in\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Tom Wilson was hailed by his teammates for stepping in<cite aria-label=\"Image: AP\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: AP)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cObviously fighting isn\u2019t a big thing in this tournament, but when a guy takes a run at one of our big guys, that\u2019s what Willy does,\u201d Drew Doughty said. \u201cI mean, he does a lot more than that, but it was great to see him step up.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cWe know Willy\u2019s got our backs,\u201d Sam Bennett said. \u201cHe\u2019s going to protect all our guys and bring the energy. We love that from Willy. He\u2019s going to do anything for our team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Meanwhile, Canada&#8217;s head coach Jon Cooper didn&#8217;t have any problem with the ruckus. \u201cWe\u2019re used to a lot more than that happening, so it was pretty harmless in the grand scheme of things,&#8221; he added. \u201cSticking up for his teammates, that\u2019s an easy one for him.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">And the words of Canada goaltender Jordan Binnington summed up the feeling amongst the team. \u201cI definitely wasn\u2019t surprised,\u201d he said. \u201cThat\u2019s hockey, right? 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