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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…

The Conversation

Heated Rivalry review – these physically perfect people have so much sex it’s tedious

This steamy queer romance between ice hockey rivals is packed with constant shots of muscular bottoms in fancy hotel rooms. But a bit more character development or emotional investment wouldn’t go amiss

The Guardian - UK

‘It doesn’t really hit your socials’: is this Australia’s best kept sporting secret?

Ice hockey is an ‘underground sport’ in Australia but Heated Rivalry and word of mouth are helping pique interest among children and young adults

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All my friends are hooked on Heated Rivalry - here's why midlife women can't get enough of the steamy ice hockey drama

It's been a smash hit Stateside, and UK viewers can finally tune into Heated Rivalry - but why are midlife women some of the biggest fans?

Woman & Home

Heated Rivalry: this queer Canadian hockey romp is so hot it threatens to scorch the ice it skates on

Ravishing actors, charged glances, buttocks like pneumatic hams … this is one steamy love story. But it’s far more than just a porny sport-based bodice-ripper

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: the horny hockey drama that’s leaving fans breathless

An enemy-to-lovers romance in hit Canadian show Heated Rivalry. Plus: a fresh new look for Casualty on its 40th anniversary. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

How to watch 'Heated Rivalry' in the U.K. — the hockey romance drama is finally here

The steamy sports romance drama is coming to U.K. screens, here's how you can watch 'Heated Rivalry" from anywhere in the world.

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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

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

Heated Rivalry’s obsessive fans have sucked the fun out of the show

COMMENT: The soapy new drama series about gay hockey players is a lot of silly, sexy fun – but you wouldn’t know it based on the pricklier, angrier and more territorial aspects of its fandom. Why is very unserious TV being treated quite so seriously, asks Adam White

The Independent UK

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…

Pedestrian.tv

Moment 80,000 teddy bears are thrown onto ice rink during hockey game

This is the moment more than 80,000 teddy bears were thrown onto an ice rink during a hockey game.

The Independent UK

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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Guitar World

“Having grown up playing road hockey, I felt I had to hit the bass as hard as I could. Mr Carter taught me to refine my sound”: What Brandi Disterheft learned from her studies with bass legend Ron Carter

The New York jazzer lifts the lid on her early lessons with the world’s most recorded bassist

Sports Illustrated

Milano Cortina Olympics: Full Team USA Hockey Roster

The Americans begin Olympic group play on Feb. 12.

The Independent UK

Hollywood star shows up in full referee gear at ice hockey game

A Hollywood star made an appearance at an ice hockey game in Los Angeles dressed in full referee gear.

The Guardian - UK

The 50 must-see TV shows for 2026

The return of hit bonkbuster Rivals, the horny hockey show taking the world by storm, Richard Gadd’s follow-up to Baby Reindeer … and Buffy is back! Here’s your complete guide to 2026’s unmissable television

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The Guardian - US

‘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

The Mary Sue

‘Heated Rivalry’ Has Won the Holiday Season

Everyone is talking about the gay hockey show.

Sports Illustrated

Chyna Taylor Is the 2025 SportsKid of the Year

A former figure skater, the trailblazing Louisville native is poised to become the new face of hockey—and she’s only 16.

International Business Times UK

Heated Rivalry Co-Stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie Debut Audio On Quinn

Quinn taps Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie for Ember and Ice, extending the series' momentum beyond television.

Pedestrian.tv

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.

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Is Heated Rivalry Based On A True Story? The IRL Feud That Inspired Author Rachel Reid

The thirst I have is very real, but what about the story?

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.

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