Fansided · Jun 3, 2017
New York Islanders: Bryan Trottier Explains Playoff Beard History
New York Islanders legend Bryan Trottier (in cartoon form) explains the history of the playoff beard and why guys still grow them today.
During the 1974-1975 season the New York Islanders clinched their first playoff spot in team history. They beat the other New York team in their first round matchup before falling down 3-0 against the Pittsburgh Penguins in round two.
The Isles called up an 18-year old by the name of Bryan Trottier for Game 4 and the rest is history. Check out the video for yourself:
Playoff beards… a thing of beauty. But they haven’t always been the norm.
Bryan Trottier explains their origin. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/yTGswMrNro