# Hockey Mullet T-Shirts The Patrick Kane 'Mullet Mania' Tee Gets Fans Excited By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-05-29 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patrick-kane-mullet-mania References: [shop.nhl](http://shop.nhl.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4249603&cp=&clickid=body_bestsell_txt) & [sports.yahoo](http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Patrick-Kane-rejects-playoff-beard-in-favor-of-trashy-mullet) Get ready, because on Saturday, May 29th, the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin! To celebrate, the [NHL](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-clips1) has released the Patrick Kane Mullet Mania t-shirt. The [Chicago Blackhawks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lululemon-4) star forward famously cut his blond locks into a "trashy" "business in the front, party in the back" style due to his much-mocked inability to grow facial hair. Though Kane still sports near-translucent facial scruff, it is his hair style that has created waves. You can celebrate #88's decision to look like Billy Ray Cyrus with the Patrick Kane Mullet Mania t-shirt, which retails for $19.99. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sports Fan Apparel:** Creating unique apparel related to sports figures can drive sales and excitement among fans - **Celebrity-inspired Styles:** Incorporating designs that emulate popular celebrity looks can attract a wider consumer base - **Social Media-driven Merchandise:** Engaging with fans on social media to create merchandise can foster brand loyalty among consumers ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sporting Goods:** Sporting goods stores can capitalize on the hype of fan apparel by offering unique and exclusive designs - **Fashion:** Fashion retailers can draw inspiration from celebrity trends to create fast-selling merchandise - **Marketing and Advertising:** Social media marketing firms can use popular figures to generate interest in brands and create social media-driven merchandise ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hair Salon-Powered Sports Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-clips1.md) - [Beer-Branded Mullet Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-beer-2.md) - [Premium Hockey Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lululemon-4.md) - [Hockey Rivalry Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/showdown-menu.md) - [Hockey-Focused Influencer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/show-your-flow.md) - [Hockey Hair-Inspired Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pnc-bank.md) - [Hockey Player Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molson-drai.md) - [Fan-Focused Hockey Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-espn-chirpline.md) - [Active Wearable Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-wearable-tech.md)