Jon_G 6 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 I am in, I've been growing playoff beards since 2002. I normally wear a beard thats trimmed short with no moustache, but I will shave it off the morning of Game 1 (Thursday). I always shave my neck during the playoffs but I let the rest of my face go until the Wings are out. I made the mistake last year of trimming it for a job interview. This was during the Ducks series and the Wings lost, so I wont make the same mistake ever again!!! Track my playoff beard on my webcam: I'll probably shave my neck regularly during the playoffs, as I start to look like Abe Lincoln otherwise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 Personaly I have been at mine since we clinched over the Stars. I always thought if you are going to do it you have to start when your team is in for sure. Then again, if that were the case we would need to be growing one all season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swayze 81 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 (edited) I've done one for the last 2 years, and i'm definitely doing it again. I think this year i'm gonna start out with a pre-beard though, just trim it really short tomorrow morning and then not touch it till we hoist lord stanleys cup. Edited April 9, 2008 by Swayze Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKWING 8 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 i am definitely growing one this year - will have my last shave until june tomorrow evening Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 I am shaving tomorrow before i leave for the game... then I will lose the razor on accident.... i will post pics of my progress Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tipetz22 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 (edited) I use to grow one for the playoffs, but have had to stop the passed two years. I work at in ultra-conservative envirnoment and beards are not allow, however mustaches are allowed! So I am going to try to grow a stash! (my wife will probabaly kill me!) Edited April 9, 2008 by tipetz22 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceMunkee 15 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 Unfortunatly due to regulations I cannot grow a beard but I will be rocking a sweet mustache. I have never had one before now but I will be willing to give free mustache rides!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 Unfortunatly due to regulations I cannot grow a beard but I will be rocking a sweet mustache. I have never had one before now but I will be willing to give free mustache rides!!! You have to promise to curl it up at the ends when it gets long enough hehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McCartyFanForLife 17 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 You have to promise to curl it up at the ends when it gets long enough hehe Captain Hook style!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 Captain Hook style!!! Aye! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 794 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 I am in, I've been growing playoff beards since 2002. I normally wear a beard thats trimmed short with no moustache, but I will shave it off the morning of Game 1 (Thursday). I always shave my neck during the playoffs but I let the rest of my face go until the Wings are out. I made the mistake last year of trimming it for a job interview. This was during the Ducks series and the Wings lost, so I wont make the same mistake ever again!!! Track my playoff beard on my webcam: I'll probably shave my neck regularly during the playoffs, as I start to look like Abe Lincoln otherwise. dude...you like you could be one mean mofo. hahahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 I assume everyone's seen this website devoted to the playoff beard. I knew there was a reason the Red Wings brought Darren McCarty back! Facial Hair. He and Holstrom should start looking like man-sized Ewoks towards the end of round 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Millertime 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 I need to shave, for the freash beard but im to lazy to do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zetterberg_fan_40 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 I use to grow one for the playoffs, but have had to stop the passed two years. I work at in ultra-conservative envirnoment and beards are not allow, however mustaches are allowed! So I am going to try to grow a stash! (my wife will probabaly kill me!) OR you could join us in the "alternative" beard... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 Im shaving tonight, than that's it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 (edited) Well, I'm in a dilemma here. I've not shaved for a week, so I've got some pretty serious beardy foundations in place - I'm at that horrible itches-like-hell-till-it-gets-a-bit-longer phase. I should shave tomorrow before game1 cos I'm kinda cheating right now, but I don't want to have to suffer the itch again. To further complicate things, Mrs Nev has just rung me at work and I'm on a promise for Friday night, provided I shave before then!!! Now for you young guys that might not seem like a big deal, but when you've married for 8 years and have 2 kids aged 3 months and 3 years, believe you me, you need to take advantage of every opportunity!! edit: ooh look, I made the 4th line Edited April 9, 2008 by Nev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 794 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 Well, I'm in a dilemma here. I've not shaved for a week, so I've got some pretty serious beardy foundations in place - I'm at that horrible itches-like-hell-till-it-gets-a-bit-longer phase. I should shave tomorrow before game1 cos I'm kinda cheating right now, but I don't want to have to suffer the itch again. To further complicate things, Mrs Nev has just rung me at work and I'm on a promise for Friday night, provided I shave before then!!! Now for you young guys that might not seem like a big deal, but when you've married for 8 years and have 2 kids aged 3 months and 3 years, believe you me, you need to take advantage of every opportunity!! hjahahahahahahahaha you sound just like me and my wife. i have 3 kids and i totally understand. you have to do what you have to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedLightGoesOn 81 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 The only problem is that I am from middle eastern descent, so me + beard @ aiport = trouble.... but let me say I can get a nice beard going... I would have to ask the approriate parties if I could grow a beard (you know who I am talking about). And yes, I think I would dye it Red to support the Wings... Im that crazy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedLightGoesOn 81 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 (edited) I am in, I've been growing playoff beards since 2002. I normally wear a beard thats trimmed short with no moustache, but I will shave it off the morning of Game 1 (Thursday). I always shave my neck during the playoffs but I let the rest of my face go until the Wings are out. I made the mistake last year of trimming it for a job interview. This was during the Ducks series and the Wings lost, so I wont make the same mistake ever again!!! Track my playoff beard on my webcam: I'll probably shave my neck regularly during the playoffs, as I start to look like Abe Lincoln otherwise. By the way.... Old Spice is right for you. EDIT: Sorry for the DP, I saw it and had to say it. Edited April 9, 2008 by RedLightGoesOn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swayze 81 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 I just shaved my beard, it's completely gone till we win. I kinda miss it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Winged 8 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 Beard has a week old foundation. They day we clinched the number 1 seed I said I', not shaving it anymore. I may shave my neck though. Too itchy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinRedWing 172 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 Unfortunatly due to regulations I cannot grow a beard but I will be rocking a sweet mustache. I have never had one before now but I will be willing to give free mustache rides!!! Go on,make Tom Selleck jealous! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted April 10, 2008 Shaving the neck is always a must, or you just look unkempt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted April 10, 2008 I had to shave Tuesday for interviews, so my beard shall become full by Game 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hank=FutureCaptain Report post Posted April 10, 2008 I always have a beard. But it's not long or anything. Only like 2-3 days past the "shadow" stage. So maybe I just let my current beard grow crazy long?(of course assuming there will be a long playoff run) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
