In the spirit of celebrating a new season for the NHL last week, it was only appropriate to tip our hats to the gentlemen who could melt ice with their killer looks. We’re keeping it light and fun, and throwing favorite teams, stats and whether you’re a rookie or a vet out the window. Grab some popcorn y’all, and let these guys welcome you to the 2016-2017 season of The Beer League.
- Alexander Wennberg
Team: Columbus Blue Jackets, #10
He just screams to be put in a perfume ad or something. Warrior on the ice, model on the side?
2. Marco Scandella
Team: Minnesota Wild, #6
Uhmm, yes. I volunteer as tribute.
3. Charlie Coyle
Team: Minnesota Wild, #3
When he’s not kicking butt and taking names, he’s stealthily being a great person.
4. Gabriel Landeskog
Team: Colorado Avalanche, #92, Captain
He hails from Sweden and leads the Avalanche on the ice. To me, he just looks like a real life version of the guy in Frozen. Not a bad thing.
5. Adam McQuaid
Team: Boston Bruins, #54
This tough guy is tall, dark and handsome and someone I would never want to mess with on the ice.
6. Auston Matthews
Team: Toronto Maple Leafs, #34
This newcomer from Arizona has had a non-traditional path towards hockey, and of course was on everyone’s radar after he scored 4 goals in his first NHL game. He seems pretty stoic and has a laser focus that could sharpen skates.
7. Ivan Provorov
Team: Philadelphia Flyers, #9
That jawline could crack ice.
8. Kris Letang
Team: Pittsburgh Penguins, #58
Letang? More like Lesigh.
9. Beau Bennett
Team: New Jersey Devils, #8
Kind of jealous of that seal, not gonna lie.
10. Henrik Lundqvist
Team: New York Rangers, #30, Goalie
Not only does he stop pucks, he stops hearts too.
11. Alec Martinez
Team: LA Kings, #27
Slaying it while you casually have the Stanley Cup next to you while brushing your teeth. You know, normal stuff.
12. Colton Parayko
Team: St. Louis Blues, #55
While he may be 6’ 6” and looks like he could be related to Rob Gronkowski, this Canadian player will steal your heart.
13. Stephen Johns
Team: Dallas Stars, #28
Well, my stars…
14. Andre Burakovsky
Team: Washington Capitals, #65
Seriously, though. What do they put in the water in Sweden/Austria?
15. Michal Kempny
Team: Chicago Blackhawks, #6
Hear that? That’s the sound of all the skivvies in the room being thrown at him.
16. Trevor van Riemsdyk and James van Riemsdyk
Teams: Chicago Blackhawks, #57 and Toronto Maple Leaf, now #25
Both UNH Hockey alums. Both finer than a frog’s hair.
17. Ben Betker
Team: Edmonton Oilers, now #76
Absolute beautician.
18. Erik Karlsson
Team: Ottawa Senators, #65, Captain
That smile and flow could end wars.
19. Corey Crawford
Team: Chicago Blackhawks, #50, Goalie
I wouldn’t be surprised if “marry me” gets chanted at him.
20. Evander Kane
Team: Buffalo Sabres, #9
He has the smolder to end all smolders.
21. The Bromance of Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews
Team: Chicago Blackhawks, #19 (C) and #88
Need I say more?
22. Martin Frk
Team: Carolina Hurricanes, #91
Sugar Honey Iced Tea, he’s adorable.
23. Nick Bjugstad
Team: Florida Panthers, #27
This 6’ 6” gent can slice through the ice towards my direction anytime.
24. Niklas Hjalmarsson
Team: Chicago Blackhawks, #4
He’s not afraid to show his soft side while being a hard as nails hockey player.
25. Sidney Crosby
Team: Pittsburgh Penguins, #87, Captain
I feel like if I didn’t include Sid the Kid, there would be retribution. Even recovered from a broken jaw, he still looks good.
Let’s just slow clap it out for these beauties. Even though your talent far outweighs your looks, you still make it look oh-so-good.
Some high profile players were left out, and I’m aware. So if your favorite player wasn’t mentioned…