Colton Saucerman has a created-for-hockey name and a gnarly red beard that, quite frankly, would hold its own just fine alongside that of Brent Burns. It was only a matter of time before the 26-year-old defenseman became a viral sensation.
But the Colorado native played four years for Northeastern University, and since he left in 2016, has suited up for eight different teams across the AHL and ECHL. It wasn't until he was called up to the Utica Comets last week when the internet fully took notice.
And boy did it blow up.
ESPN on Ice caught up with Saucerman this week to discuss that infamous facial hair -- which, by the way, he had to shave off in October 2017 while trying out for the Lou Lamoriello-managed Toronto Marlies -- life as a journeyman minor leaguer, and of course, his decision to dress as Gritty for Halloween.