SwedeLundin77 460 Report post Posted March 24, 2008 Every year, I participate in that superstition of not shaving once the playoffs begin. I was curious as to how many others of you do the same thing? It has been something I've done since, well, since i've been able to grow a beard (haha). I firmly believe in the superstition that it's good luck, but maybe we need to get a rally going here. I propose that those on here reading this that do not participate in this, should try it this year. We need to get as many people on board as possible. Hey, the St Louis Cardinal fans did it a few years back when they won the world series, so why not get it going here, give it a try! Let me know what you think, i'm sure it's probably lame to some, but for the die-hard hockey fan - it has to be something of interest! April 10th, No more shaving! GO RED WINGS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted March 24, 2008 I've been able to grow a beard since the year after the Wings won the cup in '02. Yeah, that has been working well for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted March 24, 2008 I will probably do it this season. I haven't done it since I've been able to grow one and the Wings haven't won a Cup. So, in my superstitious head, if I were to do it that is the clincher and the Wings win the Cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted March 24, 2008 WOW, while I am old enough to have been able to grow a beard before the first of the recent cups, I still can't. Damn patchy beard with hair not growing in, in places. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted March 24, 2008 (edited) There are a lot of members here that do grow a beard, and last year there was even a thread to post your playoff beard pics. It was pretty entertaining to see as the month and a half wore on. WOW, while I am old enough to have been able to grow a beard before the first of the recent cups, I still can't. Damn patchy beard with hair not growing in, in places. Welcome to my world. Edited March 24, 2008 by Never Forget Mac #25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austrianwing 71 Report post Posted March 24, 2008 WOW, while I am old enough to have been able to grow a beard before the first of the recent cups, I still can't. Damn patchy beard with hair not growing in, in places. Tell me about it. I'm getting closer to forty than thirty, but when I try to grow a beard I start getting carded for beer because I look like I'm trying too hard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickey Redmond 15 Report post Posted March 24, 2008 Damn patchy beard with hair not growing in, in places. the best kind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted March 24, 2008 WOW, while I am old enough to have been able to grow a beard before the first of the recent cups, I still can't. Damn patchy beard with hair not growing in, in places. There are a lot of members here that do grow a beard, and last year there was even a thread to post your playoff beard pics. It was pretty entertaining to see as the month and a half wore on. Welcome to my world. I'll see you and raise you. I can grow a beard about as well as Chris Osgood. Mine's probably even worse, actually. And the other day I found a grey whisker. I'm getting grey hairs in my beard and I still can't even grow a decent one?!?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legendary D In 03 50 Report post Posted March 24, 2008 I usually shave the day before the playoffs start because I always have a beard. I like to grow a *fresh* playoff beard. Word, LDi03 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LidstromIsASuperhero 29 Report post Posted March 24, 2008 I grew one last year and this year I will too. Had a pretty sweet powerstache/fu manchu/redneckstache/whatever you want to call it going on... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hallelujahlogic 1 Report post Posted March 24, 2008 since i'm a girl, and can't grow a beard, i leave a small beard-shaped patch of hair on my leg for the playoffs. my boyfriend HATES this. i think it's hilarious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted March 24, 2008 (edited) Welcome to my world. Me too, sort of. Mine ends up looking more like super-stubble, I suppose. But I do it every year anyway. Much to my wife's chagrin. I don't think I joined in with the photos last year, but I shall this time around. Edited March 24, 2008 by edicius Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1fan19 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2008 The playoffs just wouldnt be the same if i didnt sport the playoff beard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted March 24, 2008 The other part is I have red hair (hence Opie) and it takes me the better part of a month to grow what looks like dirt on my face!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted March 24, 2008 This playoffs I think all the Wings players should grow Hulk Hogan moustaches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest crazy8legs Report post Posted March 24, 2008 WOW, while I am old enough to have been able to grow a beard before the first of the recent cups, I still can't. Damn patchy beard with hair not growing in, in places. hey op, is that a kegerator in your av?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted March 24, 2008 My beard grows very fast, so after a week I'd have a lot of facial hair, and after 2 weeks I'd have a full beard. After 2 months, God knows what. Thus, I decided many years ago that I wouldn't grow any playoff beard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted March 24, 2008 (edited) This playoffs I think all the Wings players should grow Hulk Hogan moustaches. I'd just be happy if Lilja did it. EDIT: Okay, after some Photoshopping, now I'm CERTAIN that Lilja should do it... Edited March 24, 2008 by edicius Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted March 24, 2008 (edited) hey op, is that a kegerator in your av?? Yes sir, with 2 kegs of homebrew. Right now I have a Red Ale with Oak chips (brewed with oak not oak still in the beer) and and IPA that is my own little taste of heaven, !! EDIT: EDICUS< Lilja looks like a bad ass cowboy gun slinger in that, almost like Kevin Costner's Wyatt Earp, not Kurt Russell's Wyatt! Edited March 24, 2008 by Opie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hank=FutureCaptain Report post Posted March 24, 2008 I usually do a playoff beard as well. But this year I already have a beard at this point. So I guess the only way I could do it is if I shave the night before the playoffs start, and re-grow this bad boy out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikRules40 14 Report post Posted March 24, 2008 So what do us girls get to do? (Don't be sick.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted March 24, 2008 ill be doing it for sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted March 24, 2008 So what do us girls get to do? (Don't be sick.) Well if you are going to take away all of the fun you get no answers. Bearded Clam!! Sorry had to do it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hardcoretom21 71 Report post Posted March 24, 2008 One question for you all though.. What does your employer think of the beard? Does it still look professionally presentable? Because that's my problem. As a physiotherapist or a pharmacist there's no way you can get away with a playoff beard.. I'm not a geologist anymore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted March 24, 2008 I'd just be happy if Lilja did it. EDIT: Okay, after some Photoshopping, now I'm CERTAIN that Lilja should do it... Who knew George Parros had a twin on the Red Wings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
