New legal trouble emerges for France’s Pierre Crinon after Olympic fight with Tom Wilson

France’s Pierre Crinon is once again at the center of controversy, and this time, it extends beyond the ice.

Earlier in the Olympic tournament, Crinon was banned by the French Hockey Federation for what was described as “provocative behavior upon leaving the ice” following his fight with Team Canada’s Tom Wilson. Both players received five-minute majors and game misconducts for fighting, but neither the IOC nor the IIHF issued additional discipline.

However, new developments reported by L’Équipe have intensified the situation.

A complaint that had previously been dismissed following a fight during a Ligue Magnus game between Grenoble and Angers on November 30 has now been reopened. Crinon had attacked Angers goaltender Matt O’Connor during that game, an incident that resulted in a seven-game suspension earlier this season. O’Connor has not played since and remains sidelined due to his injuries.

Initially, prosecutors in Grenoble had closed the case, citing the disciplinary measures already imposed by the French federation and referencing O’Connor’s conduct during the game prior to the altercation. But following Crinon’s involvement in Sunday’s fight with Wilson at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, authorities have decided to move forward.

According to reports, Crinon will now stand trial for the violence committed during the Ligue Magnus matchup.

Currently in Milan for the 2026 Olympics, Crinon was ejected from Sunday’s game and subsequently dismissed from the French national team.

What began as an Olympic altercation has now escalated into a serious legal matter and the spotlight on Crinon is only growing brighter.