The French hockey player Pierre Crinon, currently competing in Ligue Magnus, is facing serious legal consequences following a violent incident on the ice. This situation escalated after his performance at the Olympics, where Crinon became infamous for his aggressive behavior during a preliminary round match.
Pierre Crinon’s Controversial Olympic Moment
Competing for Grenoble, Crinon drew attention for checking Canadian player Nathan MacKinnon and engaging in a fight with Tom Wilson during France’s heavy loss of 10-2. His actions led to a suspension from the Olympic tournament, enforced by the French National Olympic and Sports Committee.
Legal Proceedings Against Crinon
Now, Crinon is dealing with legal issues in France. The public prosecutor in Grenoble has decided to pursue charges against him after a complaint by goaltender Matt O’Connor, who plays for Angers in the same league. The incident occurred during a match on November 30th, when Crinon aggressively removed O’Connor’s helmet and struck him several times in the head.
Incident Details
- Date: November 30th
- Teams: Grenoble vs. Angers
- Incident: Crinon violently assaulted O’Connor during a scrum.
- Legal Action: Prosecutor initiated proceedings after reviewing the Olympic footage.
Initially, O’Connor’s complaint was dismissed, but the prosecutor’s decision was influenced by Crinon’s conduct at the Olympics. This legal action is categorized as intentional violence.
Consequences for Crinon
As part of the fallout from the incident with O’Connor, Crinon received a seven-game suspension from Ligue Magnus. His hearing is scheduled for May 27th in Grenoble, further complicating his already tumultuous Olympic experience.
While other athletes like Connor McDavid and Macklin Celebrini are making headlines for their exceptional performances, Crinon’s Olympic journey has taken a drastically different turn due to his aggressive behavior on the ice.
