Did Mario lemuix have a hat trick?

Well after Mario (Jumpman) defeated Donkey Kong, Peach was so grateful she stitched him a hat. Then Jumpman changed his name to Mario. Then the Valley Of Bowser heard of the hero and the princess, so...

Im pretty sure he has 40.

fans throw hats on the ice

Three (3) goals scored in one (1) game by the same player.

Mario wears a hat because Mario's defense rapidly declines when he looses his hat. Which makes him vulnerable. He can't live without his hat. He needs it, it is his "security blanket.". . Also...