The stars of Heated Rivalry aren't the only ones melting the ice!As the beloved hockey romance show continues to air on Crave Canada and HBO Max, more people are discovering a newfound love for the sport itself.Heated Rivalry follows pro hockey players Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), who are rivals on the ice, but secret lovers off it. While there aren't any out gay players in the NHL, there are plenty of hot players, and we've gathered some of the hottest here for your enjoyment.From rookies to veterans and rising stars: A list of hockey players who anyone would enjoy watching. (Heated Rivalry fans, make sure you follow these NHL stars!)Juraj SlafkovskySee on InstagramSlafkovsky plays for the Montreal Canadiens and was drafted first overall by the team in 2022.Juraj SlafkovskySee on InstagramTage ThompsonSee on InstagramTage Thompson is a 28-year-old American hockey player who was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in 2016. He currently plays center for the Buffalo Sabres.Tage ThompsonSee on InstagramConnor BedardSee on InstagramConnor Bedard is a 20-year-old Canadian center who plays for the Chicago Blackhawks.Will SmithSee on InstagramSmith is a 20-year-old center who was drafted fourth overall by the San Jose Sharks in 2023.Will SmithSee on InstagramMathew BarzalSee on InstagramBarzal is a Canadian center who been paying for the New York Islanders since he was drafted by them in 2015.Mathew BarzalSee on InstagramJack HughesSee on Instagram24-year-old American player Jack Hughes has played for the New Jersey Devils since being drafted number one overall in 2019.Vince DunnSee on InstagramCanadian defenseman Vince Dunn has been in the NHL since 2015 and currently plays for the Seattle Kraken.Vince DunnSee on InstagramRoman JosiSee on InstagramSwedish defenseman Roman Josi has played for the Nashville Predators since 2008.Roman JosiSee on InstagramQuinn HughesSee on InstagramQuinn Hughes is the broher of Jack Hughes, and was recently traded from the Vancouver Canucks to the Minnesota Wild.Quinn HughesSee on InstagramIgor ShesterkinSee on InstagramThis Russian goalie has played for the New York Rangers since they drafted him in 2014.Igor ShesterkinSee on InstagramTyler SeguinSee on InstagramDallas Stars star center Tyler Seguin has been playing professional hockey since 2010.Tyler SeguinSee on InstagramLeon DraisaitlSee on InstagramGerman center Leon Draisaitl has played for the Edmonton Oilers since they drafted him in 2014.Leon DraisaitlSee on InstagramMitch MarnerSee on InstagramMarner is a right winger for the Las Vegas Knights. He is 28 years old.Mitch MarnerSee on InstagramJeremy SwaymanSee on InstagramSwayman is a 27-year-old goalie from Anchorage Alaska who plays for the Boston Bruins.Jeremy SwaymanSee on InstagramSeth JonesSee on InstagramSeth Jones was drafted by Nashville in 2013 and currently plays defense for the Florida PanthersSeth JonesSee on InstagramJason RobertsonSee on InstagramRobertson is a left winger for the Dallas Stars who was bornin Arcadia, California.Jason RobertsonSee on InstagramKirill KaprizovSee on Instagram28-year-old left wing Kirill Kaprizov plays for the Minnesota Wild.Kirill KaprizovSee on InstagramQuinton ByfieldSee on InstagramByfield is a 23-year-old right wing for the Los Angeles Kings.Quinton ByfieldSee on Instagram