Coyotes say Torres’ costume not racist

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GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Phoenix Coyotes forward Raffi Torres is being criticized for wearing blackface while dressed as rapper Jay-Z at a Halloween party.

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GLENDALE, Ariz. — Phoenix Coyotes forward Raffi Torres is being criticized for wearing blackface while dressed as rapper Jay-Z at a Halloween party.

Torres and his wife starting drawing the ire of fans and some media after teammate Paul Bissonnette posted a photo on Twitter of the couple dressed up as Jay-Z and singer Beyonce Knowles, with both wearing blackface to a party Sunday night.

The Coyotes released a statement on Monday saying the costumes were not racist and that Torres and his wife wore them because they’re big fans of the entertainers.

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Coyotes player Raffi Torres dresses up as Jay-Z and his wife Gianna as Beyonce Knowles at a Halloween party.
CP Coyotes player Raffi Torres dresses up as Jay-Z and his wife Gianna as Beyonce Knowles at a Halloween party.

Torres is in his first season with Phoenix after signing as a free agent.

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