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New York Rangers forward Vincent Trocheck is facing backlash over his controversial Halloween costume which he posted online before quickly taking it down.

With Halloween festivities taking place around the NHL Trocheck & his wife Hilary attended a team party dressed as the Menendez Brothers also known as Erik & Lyle who are figures infamously associated with high profile crimes recently covered in a Netflix documentary series.

Social media erupted after Hilary shared their costumes which many saw as a poor choice given the violent history behind the Menendez story. NHL reporter Andrew Berkshire & others criticized Trocheck noting that while the Menendez case has attracted renewed interest dressing as them crosses a line especially for public figures.

The Instagram post was deleted but the damage was already done with fans & followers expressing disappointment. Many argued that while costumes aim to be creative this particular choice was insensitive. Being a well known player Trocheck’s reach on social media added to the backlash as fans expected more responsibility from someone in his position.

It remains unclear if the Rangers or the NHL will address the incident formally, but with public reaction in full swing, an apology may be forthcoming. Ultimately, Trocheck’s costume was seen by many as a misstep, and it highlights how easily public figures can come under fire for poor decisions on social media. This incident serves as a reminder that controversial costumes often carry consequences, especially when shared with a wide audience.