John King, a resident of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, is known for his annual “All Hockey Hair Team” video montage, which highlights the unique hairstyles of participants in the Minnesota boys’ high school state hockey tournament. The videos, which have been created since 2011, have gained significant popularity and now have a presenting sponsor in Duke Cannon, a Minnesota-based grooming products company.
King, a self-described “archaeologist of hockey hair,” founded Pulltab Sports, a sports and entertainment site that celebrates elements of Midwestern culture that often go unnoticed. The videos not only serve as entertainment but also raise funds for the Hendrickson Foundation, which works to make hockey more accessible to individuals with disabilities.
King emphasizes that hockey in Minnesota is distinct, with players often growing up playing with the same friends from a young age. This close-knit community contributes to the popularity of the videos, which have become a beloved tradition for hockey fans in the state.
Despite the fun and lighthearted nature of the videos, King takes his role seriously and strives to showcase the best hockey hair each year. He spends hours carefully selecting footage and editing the montage in his basement, creating a time capsule of each year’s tournament.
While King does not consider himself responsible for keeping hockey hair alive, he takes pride in celebrating the uniqueness and camaraderie of the sport. As a 50-year-old with his own impressive mane, King embodies the spirit of hockey hair and continues to be a cherished figure in the Minnesota hockey community.
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