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Players in 'hairsute' of the coveted Cup

Among playoff hockey's manly charms is its barbarism. As opposed to barber-ism. There you have it: The traditional "playoff beard" explained.

In playoff hockey, rugged souls are far too busy with the task at hand, working mightily at controlling win-or-go-home developments, to concern themselves with insignificant matters such as facial grooming. They are operating apart from normal routine,...

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