A Look At The NHL Playoff Mustache

Over the course of time, the playoff beard has become one of hockey’s most endearing superstitions. Many a player (and fan) have participated in the practice of not shaving their face for their team’s playoff run – all in the name of ‘good luck’.  The playoff beard has spawned several fan contests, such as our own annual Playoff Beard Contest, and has even been used to raise money for charity through the Beardathon. Through the past few seasons, the mustache has made a comeback in hockey. The most notable NHLer to bring back the cookie duster in recent years is, of course, Geroge Parros.  The Edmonton Oilers recently participated Movember, raising over $25,000 for Prostate Cancer through the growing of mustaches in November. Of course, the Oilers couldn’t participate in the growing of Playoff Mustaches this season, finishing last in the league.  However, the Philadelphia Flyers seem to be holding their own with that strategy! Not to be outdone by...