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Heated Rivalry tells the story of a secret love that grows over ten years between two top hockey players, Canadian star Shane Hollander and Russian prodigy Ilya Rozanov. Drafted into the professional league at the same time, the media paints them as fierce rivals and enemies on the ice. In reality, their rivalry hides a powerful attraction that begins as a casual hookup during their rookie season. What starts as physical slowly turns into something deeper, even as they play for rival teams and face constant pressure to stay apart.
As Shane and Ilya rise to become captains of opposing teams—the Montreal Metros and the Boston Raiders—their relationship becomes harder to hide. They struggle with fear, public expectations, and the harsh reality of homophobia in professional sports. Season 1, which ended on December 26, 2025, focuses on their fight to balance fame, loyalty, and love. The series is directed and written by Jacob Tierney, with Rachel Reid, the author of the original novel, serving as a consulting producer. The show stars Hudson Williams as Shane and Connor Storrie as Ilya, with music by Peter Peter and cinematography by Jackson Parrell. Due to strong response, the series has been renewed for a second season based on the sequel novel, The Long Game.
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