Once upon a time a mustache was a badge of honor. A mustache stated louder than any words ever could: "I am a real man". High school boys waited with breathless anticipation until that peach fuzz on their upper lips thickened and turned to real hair. For those rare few that achieved that lofty goal getting a girlfriend was not a problem.
Yet somewhere along the way the mustache lost its machismo. No longer was it the ultimate symbol of masculinity. Instead, those who rocked the 'stache became objects of ridicule. As public sentiment for the mustache shifted Hollywood actors and sports icons quickly responded to the latest fashion trend, either shaving the 'stache altogether, or growing some chin hair to achieve the more socially acceptable goatee.
Sadly, even hockey players, ever the black sheep of the sports world, capitulated to this social pressure, and the glorious mustaches that personified the sport over the 1970s and 80s slowly faded into memory. Until now...
Recently the Ottawa Senators, mired in their worst slump in years, decided to bond together and grow mustaches. This male-bonding activity has led to a complete turnaround, and the Sens are once again in the hunt, challenging for a playoff spot.
But the credit for this new NHL mustache revolution can't be laid at the feet of the Senators. If anyone should be credited with reviving the mustache then Anaheim Ducks' tough guy George Parros is that man. Parros has been rocking the 'stache for a few seasons now, and his refusal to shave that enormous caterpillar has helped sow the seeds of mustache acceptance. Hockey players can once again sport mustaches with pride without fear of being ridiculed. For those of us who have missed the hockey 'stache it is truly a glorious era.
Yes, we can thank George Parros for bringing back the mustache, but we can't forget to honor the pioneers, those men whose mustaches are legends of the game. This list is meant to honor those hockey heroes. Here is my list of the top 10 best hockey mustaches of all time:
Yet somewhere along the way the mustache lost its machismo. No longer was it the ultimate symbol of masculinity. Instead, those who rocked the 'stache became objects of ridicule. As public sentiment for the mustache shifted Hollywood actors and sports icons quickly responded to the latest fashion trend, either shaving the 'stache altogether, or growing some chin hair to achieve the more socially acceptable goatee.
Sadly, even hockey players, ever the black sheep of the sports world, capitulated to this social pressure, and the glorious mustaches that personified the sport over the 1970s and 80s slowly faded into memory. Until now...
Recently the Ottawa Senators, mired in their worst slump in years, decided to bond together and grow mustaches. This male-bonding activity has led to a complete turnaround, and the Sens are once again in the hunt, challenging for a playoff spot.
But the credit for this new NHL mustache revolution can't be laid at the feet of the Senators. If anyone should be credited with reviving the mustache then Anaheim Ducks' tough guy George Parros is that man. Parros has been rocking the 'stache for a few seasons now, and his refusal to shave that enormous caterpillar has helped sow the seeds of mustache acceptance. Hockey players can once again sport mustaches with pride without fear of being ridiculed. For those of us who have missed the hockey 'stache it is truly a glorious era.
Yes, we can thank George Parros for bringing back the mustache, but we can't forget to honor the pioneers, those men whose mustaches are legends of the game. This list is meant to honor those hockey heroes. Here is my list of the top 10 best hockey mustaches of all time:
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Brennan
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02/06/2010
What about Joel Quenneville?!?!?
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