Believe it or not, the origin of the NHL playoff beard can be traced to Nassau Veterans' Memorial Coliseum; even before the Isles won their first Stanley Cup.
Have you ever wondered where the idea of playoff beards originated? Believe it or not, its roots can be traced to Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum; even before the Isles won their first Stanley Cup.
Left-wing Clark Gillies is credited with the idea; designed to enhance camaraderie as the players embarked on their trail to The Stanley Cup.
Stan Fischler tells the story: