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NHL star Adam Fantilli surprises fans by dressing as Donald Trump for Halloween

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Moreover, Adam Fantilli in the NHL Halloween this year, nevertheless, the Columbus Blue Jackets rookie is the one who is stealing the limelight, and he is even starting the debate. Rookie Adam Fantilli surprised everyone when he was photographed at the Blue Jackets’ annual Halloween bash, and those pictures made their way onto the internet.

Adam Fantilli, who is known for his daring personality and self-assurance while playing, took that same approach off the ice—appearing in a costume that made the whole dressing-up issue a bit harder. While a good number of NHL players took the fun and creative routes, the 19-year-old forward opted to impersonate none other than the U.S. President Donald Trump, which, apart from eliciting laughter and surprise, caused some controversy.
What happened at the Columbus Blue Jackets' Halloween party?The Halloween party of the team was a great opportunity for players, partners, and creativity to come together. Dante Fabbro and his partner Scottie Spiegelman showed up as The Lorax, shining in orange suits with yellow mustaches. Damon Severson and Sean Monahan were a little old-fashioned, using the classic cartoon theme, as they were Fred and Shaggy from Scooby-Doo, while Cole Sillinger and Denton Mateychuk were sporting stylish red-and-black outfits that were magnificent.

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On the other hand, Erik Gudbranson and his wife, Sarah, took the theme of the night to outer space and went as astronauts, while Zach Werenski and Odette turned up the heat with their chef costumes—adding a lot of humor to the event. The whole thing was about to blow up with laughter and team unity when one costume, however, stirred the crowd.
How did the fans react when Adam Fantilli's look appeared on X (Twitter)?A party group picture that was shared on X (previously Twitter) caught the attention of the fans as Fantilli appeared in a costume at the back. Some fans regarded it as a bold move, while others thought it was a funny one; still, there were others who felt that it was a risky move for a rookie. The Blue Jackets’ official Instagram account showed Halloween highlights but missed posting any picture of Fantilli.

The noise surrounding the incident did not seem to bother the 19-year-old player at all. He has scored two goals and assisted three times in ten games played this season, thus making it obvious that he is allowing his performance to speak more than his costume.

Whether fans were in support of it or not, Adam Fantilli’s Halloween costume made sure that he was the center of attention in Columbus. One thing is for sure: his drawing power and boldness are not just confined to the ice.

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