Canada’s Tom Wilson Walks the Line to Keep Olympic Run Intact
TL;DR
Tom Wilson said he kept his Olympic fight with Pierre Crinon within bounds after a hit on Nathan MacKinnon to protect Canada’s tournament run, sticking up for teammates but not crossing the line, as Canada moved toward a quarterfinal vs Czechia; the IIHF/IOC found no further discipline, though Crinon was later suspended by France's federation.
- Tom Wilson knew there was a line he couldn’t cross in Olympic fight if he wanted to avoid suspension: ‘I just wanted to make sure not to take it too far’ RMNB
- French hockey player who fought Tom Wilson suspended ESPN
- Olympic hockey is meant to be kinder, gentler. Tell that to Tom Wilson. The Washington Post
- Olympic hockey star explains why he risked ejection to fight player that was suspended for rest of Games Fox News
- Wilson has been 'outstanding' on, off ice at Olympics for Team Canada NHL.com
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