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‘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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Olympic Hockey Rink Has Surprisingly Small Jumbotron

Fans were unimpressed with the size of the unit.

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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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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.

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Sergei Fedorov Made the Coolest Entrance As Red Wings Retired His No. 91 Jersey

The Detroit Red Wings retired Sergei Fedorov’s No. 91 Monday night.

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Could Heated Rivalry bring a whole new fanbase to ice hockey – and can the sport embrace them?

Heated Rivalry has taken the world by a storm. The series tells the story of rivals-to-lovers hockey players Japanese-Canadian Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Russian Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), and their yearslong relationship navigating falling in love while playing professional sport.

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‘Heated Rivalry’ shows how queer joy can disrupt hockey’s culture of masculinity

The reason people are so captivated by Heated Rivalry, the new Crave romance adapted from Rachel Reid’s popular novel, isn’t just because the storyline is unprecedented, but because the two main characters find queer joy in impossible circumstances. In doing so, the series creates new possibilities for imagining relationships, masculinity…

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Can't Wait for More 'Heated Rivalry?' Here's Your Guide to Rachel Reid's 'Game Changers' Books

The hit HBO Max series only covers two books in Rachel Reid's bestselling hockey romance series.

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How an NHL Team Leaked Nashville SC’s Newest Star Signing

The 2025 U.S. Open Cup champions elevated their attack this offseason.

Sports Illustrated

Heated Rivalry star says closeted pro athletes have reached out to him as series skyrockets

Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie play two closeted hockey players in the hit romance series

The Independent UK

Heated Rivalry Star Hudson Williams Says Closeted Athletes Are Sliding Into His DMs

Hudson Williams has revealed closeted professional athletes have been sliding into his DMs after watching Heated Rivalry, and honestly, that tells you everything about how deeply this show is landing — on and off the ice. While his fictional world is serving Stanley Cup kisses and queer joy, real players are…

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Mammoth to Host Winter Classic at Utah’s Rice-Eccles Stadium in 2027

The annual showcase is headed to the Rocky Mountains.

Sports Illustrated

Milano Cortina Olympics: Full Team USA Hockey Roster

The Americans begin Olympic group play on Feb. 12.

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‘No one can know’: Heated Rivalry’s gay love story exposes ice hockey’s culture of silence

As Heated Rivalry finds a wide audience, ice hockey’s uneasy relationship with Pride and openness looks increasingly out of step

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Will Ferrell Hilariously Played Referee in Front Row of Kings-Lightning Game

Comedian and actor Will Ferrell dressed as an NHL referee for the game between the Los Angeles Kings and Tampa Bay Lightning.

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The Best Sports Moments of the Year, According to SI’s Breaking News Team

What a year it was.

Reason

6 Ways Sports and Politics Will Collide in 2026

From college sports to league expansion, politicians are going to have plenty of sway over sports next year.

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J.J. Moser Secures £42M Eight-Year Deal With Tampa Bay Lightning After Stunning Breakout Season

Tampa Bay Lightning sign Swiss defenseman J.J. Moser to eight-year, £42M ($54M) extension after 25-year-old leads team with career-high ice time.

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From stadium to the wild: Sports clubs as new champions of biodiversity

When you walk around the Groupama Stadium in Lyon (France), you can’t miss them. Four majestic lions in the colours of Olympique Lyonnais stand proudly in front of the stadium, symbols of the influence of a club that dominated French football in the early 2000s. The lion is everywhere in…

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What Was the Hottest Sports Video Game of Every Holiday in the 1990s?

Madden dominates, and extreme sports are born.

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Olympics Chief Warns Italy 'Not Ready' as Snow Gun Failures Threaten 2026 Games

International Ski Federation president Johan Eliasch warns Italy is unprepared for 2026 Winter Olympics as artificial snow production stalls at Livigno venue

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Can NHL Players Play in the Olympics? Understanding the Rules of NHL Participation

NHL players are set to appear in the Winter Olympics for the first time since 2014.

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Fenway Sports Group to Sell Penguins to New Chicago-Based Owners

The conglomerate has owned the team for most of the 2020s.

The Independent UK

Winter Olympics 2026: How to watch and key things to know about the Milan Cortina Games

The countdown is on for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy

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