The Lightning will host the Beard-a-thon kick-off event on Monday, April 9 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Joe Chillura Courthouse Square in Downtown Tampa.

Beard-A-Thon Launch Shave Event – Beard shaves to start the playoffs for $20 with proceeds benefiting the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation through the Lightning’s Beard-A-Thon campaign.

The Tampa Bay Lightning are encouraging fans to “grow one for the team” and participate in one of hockey’s most visible traditions – the playoff beard.