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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.
10. Oksana Kondakova
WIFEY OF: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins
COMPLEX SAYS: There’s the usual on-again, off-again relationship, and then there’s whatever Oksana and Evgeni got going on. Initially separating after rumors of Kondakova still being married to a Russian millionaire, the two have broken up and gotten back together more times than we care to count. Shhh, if you listen good enough, you can hear…okay, they broke up again.
9. Tammy Plante
WIFEY OF: Nathan Horton, Boston Bruins
COMPLEX SAYS: After serving as a cover model for the Coed issue of Playboy, and the first-ever virtual bartender for the now-defunct Beer.com, Tammy married Horton in 2007 and has settled into the family life. But hey, it doesn’t hurt to reminisce (in an NSFW way) about the good old days.
8. Marie-Pier Morin
WIFEY OF: Brandon Prust, New York Rangers
COMPLEX SAYS: Since joining the Rangers in 2010,
Prust has probably learned a thing or two from teammate, Sean Avery a.k.a. “Falling
in Love with My Sloppy Seconds.” After dating Marie-Pier for more than a
year, he was recently spotted with Complex favorite, Michelle Trachtenberg. Hey Brandon, we don't mean to pry into your personal business, but you'd be a fool to mess up a good thing.
7. Emma Andersson
WIFEY OF: Henrik Zetterberg, Detroit Red Wings
COMPLEX SAYS: After losing in the
Swedish version of Survivor, Emma
came back and won an All-Star version of the show in 2003. In 2007, she began
dating Henrik and the two got married in 2010 in what is said to be one of the
most expensive weddings in Swedish history. Looks, body, athletic, and competitive. Girl's a keeper.
6. Willa Ford
WIFEY OF: Mike Modano, Detroit Red Wings
COMPLEX SAYS: Even though Modano is ten years
Willa’s senior, we don’t blame him for putting a ring on it. After seeing this
infamous music video,
we all “wanna be like Mike.”
5. Carrie Underwood
WIFEY OF: Mike Fisher, Nashville Predators
COMPLEX SAYS: Known as “Mr. Underwood” by players
around the NHL, Mike Fisher must have been surprised to hear that the famous
country singer referred to herself as Carrie Fisher in a letter to fans. All we gotta say is, good luck telling people you're not the one that played Princess Leia for the rest of your life.
4. Katie Cassidy
WIFEY OF: Jarret Stoll, Los Angeles Kings
COMPLEX SAYS: After breaking up with Rachel Hunter, Jarret moved on and started dating the former Gossip Girl star, Katie Cassidy. While we're not trying to determine who's the better catch, we'll still applaud him for putting up good numbers on the ice, and snatching good numbers off of it.
3. Noureen DeWulf
WIFEY OF: Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres
COMPLEX SAYS: Have you seen The Back-Up Plan? Or The Goods:
Live Hard, Sell Hard? Yeah, we haven’t either, but knowing that Noureen is in these
flicks is starting to give us a change of heart. After winning the silver medal for the U.S. in the 2010 Olympics, you gotta respect Ryan Miller for repping the States, while also maintaining his international swag at home. #clapforhim
2. Hilary Duff
WIFEY OF: Mike Comrie, Pittsburgh Penguins
COMPLEX SAYS: After ending her run on the Disney show that shall not be named, Hilary moved from one relationship to another and then, right into marriage. It's as if we never had the chance to realistically daydream about our chances. Mike Comrie, you're a lucky bastard!
1. Hilary Rhoda
WIFEY OF: Sean Avery, New York Rangers
COMPLEX SAYS: The man known more for his game with the ladies than his game on the ice is back at it again. But don't sleep on Hilary, she's got some game of her own. Before getting with Avery, she was dating Mark Sanchez after meeting him at their photoshoot for GQ's 2009 issue. A hot girl who plays the field as much as her male counterparts. Can't knock the hustle.
