You know who doesn't get nearly enough respect? Hockey players. They spend the winter getting brutalized (half of these head shots didn't even warrant penalties, so take that NFL whiners), and then their playoffs come around and they get overshadowed by the NBA. But you know who doesn't care that hockey players don't get enough respect? Hockey players, because chances are, your favorite stickman is a swordsman as well.
Put it this way: The wifeys for some of the top players currently competing for Lord Stanley's Cup are worth taking a concussion or three for. From actresses to singers to models, you'll be surprised to see who these hockey stars have on their arm. But enough with the slow, agonizing build-up—let the two-month race to the Stanley Cup Finals do that—here are The Hottest WAGs of the 2011 NHL Playoffs.