New York Rangers Star Vincent Trocheck Facing Backlash For Controversial Halloween Costume
The New York Rangers are enjoying their Halloween party like every team in the NHL, but unfortunately for Vincent Trocheck, his has brought plenty of criticism.
Halloween costume parties can be some of the most enjoyable times in a person's life, whether that person be an every day employee or a professional athlete, but regardless of the circumstances, there's always going to be that one person that takes it too far. In 2024, that person is New York Rangers star Vincent Trocheck, whose wife posted a photo of their costume to social media.
Quickly realizing the error of their ways, the post was swiftly deleted from Instagram, but given that it was up for long enough, the backlash has been all over social media on Thursday.
While controversy can often be overblown for things like this, the reaction on social media has been just, as the costumes lack any type of empathy or awareness. Trocheck and his wife Hilary came dressed as Erik and Lyle Menendez, who have been in the news as of late after a Netflix documentary series about their heinous crimes aired, becoming one of the biggest stories in the world. As reporter Andrew Berkshire points out, to have interest in the story is one thing, but to take the time to plan these costumes and ultimately post them to social media is a total lack of awareness from the veteran star, who should know better after years of PR training in the NHL.
It's unknown if Trocheck will face any sanctions from his team after donning the controversial costume, and while backlash on social media doesn't often translate into real life, it's safe to say that he may be the face of plenty of hatred from opposing fans moving forward after this move.
