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‘Heated Rivalry’ stars joining Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan

The Independent UK

US hockey star hailed as ‘future of the sport’ ready to make history at Winter Olympics

Laila Edwards will make history when she represents Team USA at the Winter Olympics next month

The Independent UK

USA Hockey Announces Olympic Roster Move After Seth Jones Injury

With Seth Jones unavailable, Team USA has locked down a replacement defenseman for the Olympics.

Sports Illustrated

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NHL 26 Update 1.4 Arrives Tomorrow, January 21 - Patch Notes

EA Sports is set to release update 1.4 for NHL 26 tomorrow, January 21 at 1:00 PM ET. Players need to wrap up any online games ahead of time as server instability is expected for up to an hour after the update goes live.

Operation Sports

Dan Sturges Dies Unexpectedly at 40: What We Know and What Remains Unclear About the Cause of Death

Michigan State hockey director of operations Dan Sturges has died unexpectedly at 40. What is known so far and what remains unclear about the cause of death.

International Business Times UK

Heated rivalry: US to face Denmark in Olympic ice hockey showdown

Countries due to play on Valentine’s Day in Italy amid Trump threats to seize Danish territory of Greenland

The Guardian - UK

'Heated Rivalry' Star Francois Arnaud Responds to Trolls Amid Dating Rumours With Co-Star Connor Storrie

Heated Rivalry lead François Arnaud speaks out against online trolls and 'shipper' harassment following dating rumours involving his co-star, Connor Storrie, during a New York tour.

International Business Times UK

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6 Spicy Scenes From The Game Changers Books That Absolutely Need To Be In Heated Rivalry Season 2

It's about to get hot in here.

Cinemablend

‘Thank you for tweeting about our butts!’: seven things you need to know about Heated Rivalry’s sudden superstars

Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie have gone from waiting tables to ‘One Direction-level’ fame in a matter of months, upstaging A-listers at the Golden Globes last week. What’s next?

The Guardian - UK

Tape to Tape Beta Patch #2 Focuses on AI and Goaltender Improvements

Developer Excellent Rectangle has released a new Campaign 2.0 update for Tape to Tape, their roguelite hockey game where every decision shapes the path to building a championship team. While some new content is included, most of the update is focused on improving AI behavior and goaltending.

Operation Sports

5 shows like 'Heated Rivalry' to watch next

Can't get enough of steamy hockey romance "Heated Rivalry"? These series have the same indelible mix of sweetness, sport and smut

Tom’s Guide

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Shares His Thoughts on ‘Heated Rivalry’

Here’s what hockey’s most powerful man had to say about the acclaimed show.

Sports Illustrated

United States Premier Hockey League unveils performance-based NIL system

The United States Premier Hockey League unveiled a performance-based name, image and likeness compensation that is the first of its kind at the junior level in North America

The Independent UK

‘Heated Rivalry’ scores for queer visibility — but also exposes the limits of representation

Heated Rivalry, the Bell Media-produced Canadian gay hockey romance based on the novel by Rachel Reid, has taken the world by storm. The series stars Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander, a Japanese Canadian hockey player for the Montréal Metros, and Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov, a Russian hockey player for…

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Sports Illustrated

Olympic Hockey Rink Has Surprisingly Small Jumbotron

Fans were unimpressed with the size of the unit.

Evening Standard

Heated Rivalry: Gay sex in men's sport isn't the only taboo this hit show is breaking

We love watching hot men get it on — why are TV execs so shocked by this winning formula?

International Business Times UK

Who Is Jesse Kortuem? Hockey Player Comes Out as Gay, Citing 'Heated Rivalry' as Inspiration

Hockey player Jesse Kortuem, inspired by the series 'Heated Rivalry', overcame the challenges of coming out in a hyper-masculine sport and publicly shared his truth on Facebook on 13 January 2026.

The Independent UK

Heated Rivalry inspires pro hockey player to come out as gay

Jesse Korteum, from Minnesota, said the show had ‘sparked’ something within him after years of hiding his sexuality from his teammates

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Evening Standard

Heated Rivalry: Inside the lives of Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie

No one expected Heated Rivalry to be a hit. Now the “gay hockey show” is all anyone can talk about. Here’s the lowdown on its leading men

Pedestrian.tv

Heated Rivalry Inspired An IRL Hockey Player To Come Out As Gay: ‘It Is Going To Be Okay’

Beloved gay romance series Heated Rivalry has inspired one hockey player to come out as gay on social media.

The Guardian - AU

What Australian sport can learn from queer ice hockey hit Heated Rivalry

The series challenges the hyper-masculine culture that often dominates men’s sport – and proves the power and potential of LGBTQI+ stories

The Conversation

Heated Rivalry matters in a sporting culture that still sidelines queer men

Heated Rivalry, the HBO TV adaptation of the second book in Rachel Reid’s Game Changers series, rounded out 2025 as a surprise, word-of-mouth success. It captures the relationship between Shane (Hudson Williams) and Ilya (Connor Storrie), two professional male hockey players, over the course of almost a decade. Along the…

Cinemablend

I Needed A New Hockey Romance After Finishing Heated Rivalry (And I Already Found The Perfect One)

Let's keep skating!

The Conversation

What our love of ‘Heated Rivalry’ tells us about the state of queer sports in Canada

The Canadian TV show Heated Rivalry recently went viral and garnered a worldwide audience far beyond its domestic market. Based on the popular novel by Rachel Reid, the series follows the secret romance between two professional hockey players, Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, in a fictitious league.

Marie Claire

Duchess Sophie Wears an "Iconic" Princess Kate Scarf From 2011 For a Sporty Hockey Outing

OG Kate fans will instantly recognize Sophie's cozy accessory.

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