The biggest TV hit of the moment almost didn’t happen.

Former defensemen Jesse Kortuem released a statement detailing the show’s impact: “Many closeted and gay men in the hockey ...

Sports romance, however, is also a healthy niche, and hockey romance is the undisputed king of the subgenre. In the ...

Canadian series Heated Rivalry has become a global sensation, sparking conversations around sexuality, stereotypes and acceptance. In Russia, where it technically can’t even legally be watched, there ...

When Heated Rivalry first hit screens on HBO Max earlier this year, few may have predicted the cultural tidal wave that soon ...

The world of men’s professional football has long been playing catch-up when it comes to LGBTQ+ representation and visibility ...

"Heated Rivalry," a series about two professional hockey players falling in love, has become one of HBO Max’s most-watched ...

Interview conducted June 16, 2023 Despite only appearing in nine games, and a total of 15 game minutes, Aaron Agnew drew his ...

Commentator Brett Cooper is lecturing its fans for loving smut, while the right-leaning sports site OutKick thinks the show ...

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 ...

Rachel Reid thought her books, about an illicit relationship between two star hockey players, were "unadaptable".