Though everyone knows that many NHL players historically let the facial hair run wild during playoff time, this year, unlike any other, November has become the new, more refined month for mustachioed hockey men.
Almost a million people have joined the fight to raise awareness for prostate cancer research and men's health during Movember.
Nearly $100 million has been raised so far as donations continue to pour in, including $34 million coming from Canada (the most of any country).
Though everyone knows that many NHL players historically let the facial hair run wild during playoff time, this year, unlike any other, November has become the new, more refined month for mustachioed hockey men.
According to Movember.com, the NHL has raised over $220,000. The leading fundraising NHLer is Stars' Eric Nystrom at $5,636. The leading fundraising team is MLSE and Wendel Clark at $104,000, followed by the Dallas Stars.
Here are the best and worst of NHL 'Mo Bros', as well as some honourable mentions and great quotes via Twitter.
Before & After
Habs' goalie Carey Price
Flames' Chris Butler
Stars' Eric Nystrom
Habs' Erik Cole
Flames' enforcer Tim Jackman
Sharks' captain Joe Thornton
Caps' defenceman Karl Alzner
Habs' defenceman Hal Gill
Flames' rookie Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond
Sharks' goalie Thomas Greiss
Flames' TJ Brodie
Honourable Mentions
The mustache of Coyotes' Paul Bissonnette, left, and Canadiens' captain Brian Gionta
Canucks' Manny Malhotra, left, and Cal Clutterbuck of the Minnesota Wild
San Jose Sharks' Brent Burns, left, and teammate Ben Ferreiro
Daniel Carcillo
A wise man once told me, with a great mustache comes great responsibility. #movember #chicagoismustachefriendly
Paul Bissonnette
So my dad shaved his 30 year old stache to start fresh for #movember because he's a beauty. Can barely recognize him. pic.twitter.com/Ri25sV6h
Eric Nystrom
I just want to thank bob nystrom for blessin me w this fine upper lip full of hair #movember pic.twitter.com/mpY4quFv
Dishonourable Mentions
Flames' Paul Byron, left, Sens' Erik Karlsson, centre, and Preds' Colin Wilson
Carl Klingberg
My grandmother has a better movember than me
P.K. Subban
How can I participate in #Movember, if it takes me 5 years just to get facial hair? #stillsupportitgreatcause
Ben Scrivens
The worst part of #Movember is having to avoid little kids for the fear of having the police called on me. #creeperstache
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The Anaheim Ducks pose for a Movember team photo. Courtesy George Parros on Twitter.
Jordan Shifman
Jordan Shifman joined CBC Sports in 2007 and is an associate producer. The Carleton University journalism graduate hosts CBCSports.ca's Fan's Corner as well as live chats during Hockey Night in Canada games. Jordan is a fantasy sports writer who works on social media and contests like Hockeyville.
