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“When the Minnesota boys’ high school state hockey tournament wraps up each year, John King retreats to his basement in White Bear Lake, Minn., so he can pore through footage of mullets, bleached mops and caterpillarlike mustaches. The resulting video montage — his ‘All Hockey Hair Team’ — was released on Sunday, taking its annual place as a cultural touchstone in Minnesota and beyond. Without a whiff of irony, it pays tribute to the ‘lettuce,’ ‘ramen’ and all-around ‘flow’ that players show off during their introductions, helping the tournament become a phenomenon on social media and beyond.” NYT (Gift Article): No One Loves Hockey Hair More Than This Guy.

+ Here’s a look at his 2025 Minnesota State High School All Hockey Hair Team.