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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…

The Conversation

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

Let's keep skating!

Cinemablend

Why the Heated Rivalry TV series understands gay men better than the book

Heated Rivalry, written and directed by Jacob Tierney, has become a massive hit, going viral among gay romance fans and gathering millions of likes on the show’s official TikTok page.

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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.

The Conversation

Women are feral for Heated Rivalry. What does that say about men?

The explosive popularity of the gay hockey TV drama reveals women’s desire for sex and romance without violence or hierarchy

The Guardian - US

Heated Rivalry books sell out amid Australian fans’ infatuation with gay ice hockey TV show

Wild success of television series drives huge demand for Game Changers books, with Australian booksellers reporting significant customer orders

The Guardian - AU

Heated Rivalry Author Unveils New Shane & Ilya Book Ahead Of S2 & I’m Off To The Cottage

While creator Jacob Tierney has confirmed season two won’t arrive until 2027, author Rachel Reid has announced a new Heated Rivalry novel.

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'Heated Rivalry' season 2: Everything we know so far

Steamy hockey romance 'Heated Rivalry' is the talk of the town — here's what we know about season 2 and when we can expect more Shane and Ilya

Tom’s Guide

‘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.

Marie Claire

Sorry 'Bridgerton,' but 'Heated Rivalry' is actually the most romantic (and horniest) show on TV

After its acclaimed first season, "Heated Rivalry" has officially dethroned the Netflix romance as the most swoon-worthy series available on streaming

Tom’s Guide

Heated Rivalry on Sky review: This sweaty, steamy gay ice hockey romance scores every goal

5/5 This low budget queer sports show has made overnight stars of its leads, and for good reason

Evening Standard

How To Watch Heated Rivalry Online In The UK From Anywhere

The adaptation of Rachel Reid's novel Heated Rivalry is arriving on UK screens. Here's how you can stream it.

Cinemablend

Heated Rivalry: The steamy Canadian romance drama taking the internet by storm

The hockey/romance drama will be available to stream on Sky and Now this January.

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Heated Rivalry’s François Arnaud Reveals Why Everyone Froths The Gay Romance Series

"It's a rarity and I think we're ready for it."

The Mary Sue

‘Heated Rivalry’ Has Won the Holiday Season

Everyone is talking about the gay hockey show.

Cinemablend

Heated Rivalry's Cast, Author And Creator Had A+ Reactions To Andy Cohen And Anderson Cooper Calling It Out Multiple Times

It might have been cold on New Year's Eve, but the conversation was heated.

Cinemablend

I Have A Big Question About Heated Rivalry Season 2 After Reading The Books, And The Author Adressed It

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Author Rachel Reid Shares How the Success of 'Heated Rivalry' Helps in Her Fight Against Parkinson's

Best-selling author Rachel Reid shared how the success of the series adaptation of her novel 'Heated Rivalry' helps her deal with Parkinson's disease

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28 Ways Heated Rivalry Changes The Book, From The Face-Off Ad To That Cottage Ending

Dive into 28 book-to-screen changes in Heated Rivalry — from Scott and Kip’s episode to that cottage ending.

Marie Claire

'Heated Rivalry' Season 2: Everything We Know

Plus, everything to know about the book in the 'Game Changers' series that the new episodes will adapt.

The Independent UK

‘Heated Rivalry’ series mixes hockey and queer romance and is scoring big audiences

The television adaptation of Rachel Reid’s novel “Heated Rivalry” is making waves with hockey romance fans

Evening Standard

Heated Rivalry: why the Internet is going mad for a steamy gay hockey drama

Good news, puck fans: it’s also finally coming to the UK

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Congrats You Horndogs, Heated Rivalry Has Been Renewed For Season 2

Heated Rivalry is back for a second season. Expect more love, rivalry and emotional slapshots when Shane and Ilya return to the ice.

Cinemablend

Heated Rivalry Was Renewed For A 'Hotter, Wetter, Longer' Season 2, And The Stars Reacted In A Very Fitting Way

We're in The Long Game now.

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