"They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for." - Tom Bodett
If this quote is true than the NY Ranger's "something to do" boils down to their love for growing mustaches. As reported by The New York Times, it began with Brian Boyle, but soon Brandon Dubinsky revealed a respectable lip coat, and finally, Bryan McCabe is on the facial hair train revealing - not only a mustache - but a Fu Manchu.
McCabe stated to The New York Daily News "I told Dubi that if he (scored), then I’d do it too. I’m a man of my word. Could be someone else’s turn next, let’s hope the trend continues.”
Let's hope this movement continues, McCabe. Growing facial hair should never be a fad - it's a lifestyle decision that can go under numerous changes - but mostly we hope our readers aspire for a metamorphosis from 'staches to beards or vice versa. "Trend" implies it will soon die-out. Of course, we understand the magical powers of beards, which is why the "playoff" beard is so valuable to teams. Yet, imagine how much stronger The Rangers would be if they kept their mustaches and beards all year round....
As beard growers Henrik Lundqvist and Brandon Prust both refuse to shave during the playoffs, it got us thinking if there is a female equivelant to a hockey playoff beard? Well, there is. We'll leave it at that.
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