The 20 Hottest NHL Players in 2014 (PHOTOS)

There’s no question ice hockey is a rough sport and when it comes to the players of National Hockey League, most have major dental problems and scars from injuries.

So it might surprise you that beneath all that protective gear the players wear, some of the men are quite hot.

With the preseason well underway, here’s our compilation of the 20 hottest NHL players in 2014:

Kris Letang

Age: 27
Born: Montreal, Quebec
Position: Defence
Current Team: Pittsburgh Penguins

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Alex Wennberg

Age: 20
Born: Stockholm, Sweden
Position: Centre
Current Team: Columbus Blue Jackets

Image: ‏@AlexieOuellette via Twitter

David Rundblad

Age: 23
Born: Lycksele, Sweden
Position: Defence
Current Team: Chicago Blackhawks

Image: whatsupyasieve

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