The wives of professional hockey players are as much a part of the NHL as their husbands. They’re glamorous, sexy, jet-setting women that help their partners navigate through the highs and lows of an NHL season. But being a hockey wife isn’t easy, especially for the wives themselves. They have their own careers to maintain, children to care for, and long periods of separation while their husbands travel the country to play their game.
The women featured in the W Network’s hit reality show Hockey Wives are a diverse group of strong, driven women who have their own unique perspectives on what it means to be married to an NHL player. From an actress to a singer to a model, these ladies exemplify what it takes to balance your own career and still be supportive of your spouse’s professional goals.
These sexy, smart hockey wives don’t take no for an answer when it comes to pursuing their dreams. Many of them are famous in their own right, including actresses Elisha Cuthbert and Candace Cameron-Bure (Fuller House, Happy Endings) as well as athlete Noureen DeWulf (Anger Management). Others, like country music star Carrie Underwood, who married former Nashville Predator Mike Fisher in 2008, carved out a niche for themselves in the entertainment industry before making their way into the world of pro sports.
For these women, hockey is not just a game, it’s a way of life. But this lifestyle isn’t without its pitfalls, including frequent trades, a reliance on travel and an inability to plan ahead for family time. Those who choose to live this lifestyle also endure long periods of uncertainty, injury and loneliness.
But for these women, it’s worth the struggle. These women are known as the “captains off the ice,” coddling and caring for men whose focus is usually somewhere else. Their goal is to give their husbands the best possible chance of success on the ice and in life, which means often putting their own dreams on hold in the process.
The wives of NHL players may be known for their fierce competitiveness and sexy style, but these women aren’t afraid to let their soft side shine through, too. From a mom of two to a fashion blogger and political activist, these ladies are more than just beautiful, they’re inspirational. Check out our gallery below to see some of the sexiest, most glamorous hockey wives around.