Why Girls Like to Date Hockey Players

Elisha Cuthbert loves to date hockey players

Carrie and Mike, Hilary and Mike, Willa and Mike... What is it with girls and hockey players named Mike? Regardless of their names, girls love hockey players. It could be an attraction to the great game of hockey, or some other explanation Cosmopolitan could give in an article titled "You'll Love the Way He Uses His Stick."

Here are some reasons why we think girls like to date hockey players:

• There's a good chance he'll be in some sort of shape (depends how often he plays)
• He plays a rough game - won't be afraid to get a little rough in bed
• Hockey players have great hands. Enough said.
• What sounds better - "Sorry, we can't make it, my boyfriend has a hockey game tonight" or "He's playing the new Warcraft game"
• They know how to jersey someone and can protect you when needed
• "Hockey players make incredible lovers. Their strong hip flexors and tight abdominal muscles make for a strong and flexible core to help maintain a rhythm that women enjoy" - Playboy Magazine
• Hockey players are used to the cold - they will go out in any weather to get you something
• The eyebrow scar all hockey players have from getting high sticked when they were younger, we hear girls think its hot
• They always wear protection
• Your Dad will like him and they'll have something to talk about
• You need to have pretty good stamina to play hockey. Again, enough said.
• All around the world hockey players have a reputation of being tough, that could come in handy when travelling
• They have great shooting accuracy (no more sticky hair)
• He knows what battles are worth fighting you for (no fighting with a lead)
• Hockey players are just cool guys