Raphael Torres (born October 8, 1981) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the New York Islanders fifth overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. He has also played in the NHL for the Edmonton Oilers, Columbus Blue Jackets, Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks, and Phoenix Coyotes. Torres is known as a physical, forechecking forward with offensive capabilities. He received the third-longest suspension in the history of the NHL for his hit to the head of Marian Hossa in Game 3 of the 2012 Western Conference Quarterfinals. Prior to his hit on Hossa, Torres had previously been suspended or fined several times for similar hits to opponents' heads.
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8 October 1981 (age 43) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Zodiac | Libra |
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