Western Conference Hotties "Month of Stars" - Week 1: Brad Richards (Dallas Stars)

Here we have one of those guys who is universally considered hot by most of the population (male & female because I've seen lots of guys with “man crushes” on him). However, I can take him or leave him as far as his looks are concerned [that's not surprising, Kena - he's not blonde!]. Yes I know, many consider that last statement sacrilege, but to me he's just slightly above average in the looks department. [VIDEO] I do have to admit that I've never seen him in person, so maybe that's it [and ladies, I've never claimed to be "normal." (laughs)].

IMPORTANT HOCKEY STUFF: If you're a “real” hockey fan (def: you at least “try” to control your “puckbunny” tendencies which, believe it or not, I do - Really, I do [Stop laughing.]!), [who are you trying to convince, Kena?!] you'll know who he is before I tell you. Most notably, he was the Stanley Cup MVP with the Tampa Bay Lightning (2004). He was acquired by the (my) Dallas Stars at the 07/08 trade deadline. Immediately thereafter, he posted 5 assists in his first game as a Star which made him the FIRST player in NHL history to post 5 assist in his first game with a new team. It also made him only the 3rd player in the history of the franchise to post 5 assists in a game. Since then he's not really looked like a SCF MVP, but I'm willing to give him a little adjustment time. He still hasn't played that many games as a Star. He's been rolling out assists, but unfortunately not scoring goals. BUT those are still some REALLY IMPRESSIVE accomplishments.

THE REALLY IMPORTANT STUFF: The ONE AND ONLY thing You need to know about Brad Richards to count him as HOT is THIS! -> (http://bradrichardsfoundation.com/home); otherwise, we'll go with some of the other really awesome “perks” of being a female hockey fan. Hockey players are TALL, and he's no exception. 6'0” [and change], 192lbs. And a goodly portion of them are PRETTY [VIDEO], including Brad Richards, [This interview VIDEO] with light brown hair, and hazel/brown/green eyes (really, the eyes are awesome). His looks improve dramatically when he's wearing street clothes. Even more so in a suit (and I normally do not go for dress-ups, but he's an exception). Uh, there are the teeth (rabbit) which bother some, but good grief, how can you fault a guy for teeth who's done this [Link Here]. A star scorer who isn't afraid of defending themselves. What more could you want??

As far as his personality you simply couldn't ask for better [Cute Blurb] [and a neat commercial VIDEO]. He's not wild, or slutty at all. He is in fact polite, pleasant and your parents would TOTALLY approve of him if you brought him home for dinner.

I do have to thank my friend, Myra, for really convincing me that he was a total piece, not just eye candy (he is a GENUINELY nice guy), not just pretty. She has done some really detailed research which can be found HERE. It's really worth the read (if she didn't live 2 states away, I would be fearful of my job. [laughs]). And special thanks to her for answering my delirious questions. [It's a really awesome post, Myra - I enjoyed it even though I'm not a Stars fan!]