A puck bunny is a term used to describe a female ice hockey fan whose interest in the sport is purported to be primarily motivated by attraction to the players rather than enjoyment of the game itself.
Sociological studies of the phenomenon in minor league hockey indicate that self-proclaimed "puck bunnies" are "'proud as punch' to have sex with the [players]", as it confers social status on them.
[3] In similar terminology, a female fan who hangs around rodeo cowboys is called a "buckle bunny", in reference to large belt-buckles given as awards.
[4] In an article for the National Post, Joe O'Connor described the puck bunny as a woman that "in all her form-fitted-crop-top glory, can be found in arenas around the NHL, just waiting to stand up and bounce during breaks in action".
[14] In sex scandals involving college athletes, "groupie"-related terms (such as puck bunny) have been used against sexual assault victims to imply blame or consensual intercourse.