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Out – Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid: ‘Shane is our hero’ in the trilogy – March 3, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Chronicle Herald – ‘Please don’t do this’: Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid speaks out against Nova Scotia arts funding cuts – March 3, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Daily Beacon – ‘It’s OK to be comfortable with your sexuality in athletics’: How ‘Heated Rivalry’ has influenced hockey culture – March 3, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CBC – Canadians are still buying up copies of Heated Rivalry. Check out the other bestsellers this week – March 3, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Toronto Star – ‘Heated Rivalry’ fans are not going to the cottage as Airbnb rental books up in ‘seconds’ – March 3, 2026 | LINK
Show Snob – Heated Rivalry almost had a different actress playing Yuna Hollander – March 3, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Detroit Public Radio – The Metro: Literature scholar examines queer romance stories amid the success of ‘Heated Rivalry’ – March 3, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Knight News – Opinion: The Impact of “Heated Rivalry” on Queer Representation – March 2, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Alliance – Why Heated Rivalry matters for philanthropy – March 2, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Gay Times – The women of Heated Rivalry are indispensable – March 2, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Asian Cut – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Changes the TV Romance Game – March 2, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Globe and Mail – Chatting up Heated Rivalry star Robbie Graham-Kuntz at the Boss fashion show in Milan – March 2, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Harper’s Bazaar – This Is Why Heated Rivalry Was Not Nominated for an Actor Award – March 1, 2026 | LINK | PDF
North by Northwestern – Enemies in the rink, lovers in the bedroom: A ‘Heated Rivalry’ reflection – March 1, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Atlantic – Connor Storrie Knew What ‘SNL’ Viewers Wanted to See – March 1, 2026 | LINK | PDF
GQ – Connor Storrie Hosted a Heated Rivalry Reunion on Saturday Night Live – March 1, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Vulture – Saturday Night Live Recap: Connor Storrie is a True Gift – March 1, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Cosmopolitan – Connor Storrie Reflects on ‘Heated Rivalry‘ Success and Gets a Hudson Williams Cameo on ‘SNL’ – March 1, 2026 | LINK | PDF
FEBRUARY 2026
Parade – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Kip Grady Actor, Robbie G.K. Gives a Nod to Audiobook – February 27, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Montréal Gazette – McGill drops Heated Rivalry merch — and fans snap it up – February 27, 2026 | LINK | PDF
New York Times – I’m So Used to Gay Tragedies That I Almost Missed Romance – February 27, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Globe and Mail – Heated Rivalry’s Bianca Nugara dishes on her smoothie order and getting recognized in Zara – February 27, 2026 | LINK | PDF
MacGuffin or Meaning: Entertainment Newsletter – US Men’s Hockey Proves Why Women Love Heated Rivalry – February 27, 2026 | LINK
Elle India – From Gen Z To Gen X: Heated Rivalry Is Changing How India Watches Queer Stories – February 27, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Express Tribune – Bell Media boss says ‘Heated Rivalry’ could be one of Canada’s biggest hits ever – February 27, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Winnipeg Free Press – Rom-coms are having a moment, from ‘Heated Rivalry’ to ‘Nobody Wants This’ and even Broadway – February 27, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Review – Turning up the heat with “Heated Rivalry” – February 27, 2026 | LINK | PDF
TorontoMet Today – Meet the TMU grads behind Heated Rivalry – February 26, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Miami Herald – Heated Rivalry’ is quietly changing how autism looks on screen, and fans are taking notice – February 26, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Vancouver Sun – These are Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams’ favourite Vancouver destinations – February 26, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CBS News – “Heated Rivalry” Season 2 is coming “as soon as humanly possible,” says creator Jacob Tierney – February 26, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CTV News -‘After all these years?’: Song made in ’70s by Albertan duo featured in ‘Heated Rivalry’ – February 26, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Los Angeles Magazine – Heated Rivalry Season 2: The Long Game Takes Center Ice – February 26, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Contrarian – The Success of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Is a Lesson for the Men’s Hockey Team – February 26, 2026 | LINK | PDF
VMAN – GAME CHANGERS WITH CONNOR STORRIE – February 24, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Toronto Star – ‘Heated Rivalry’ author Rachel Reid postpones new book – February 24, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Icon Vs. Icon – FOCUSED: Dylan Walsh On His Career Evolution and “Heated Rivalry” – February 23, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Vulture – Girls Who Love Boys Who Love Boys – When did everyone start fujoing out? – February 23, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Out – ‘Heated Rivalry’ cast leads a star-studded lineup for the 37th GLAAD Media Awards – February 23, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Business Insider – 15 details you might’ve missed in ‘Heated Rivalry’ – February 23, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Newsweek – Gen Zer Spent Years Making TV Edits for Fun—Then HBO Called – February 23, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Country & Town House – The Stylish Canadian Hotels That Brought Heated Rivalry To Life – February 23, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Reactor – Take the Fire Out From the Wire: Imagining a Future in Heated Rivalry – February 23, 2026 | LINK | PDF
IndieWire – How Crave, the Canadian Streamer Behind ‘Heated Rivalry,’ Is Making a Name for Itself in America and Beyond – February 23, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Social Ketchup – Heated Rivalry review: The unabashed and authentic rom-com we’ve all been yearning for – February 23, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Her Campus – IT’S FEBRUARY, AND I STILL HAVEN’T LEFT THE COTTAGE: A HEATED RIVALRY LOVE LETTER – February 23, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The University News – ‘Heated Rivalry’ proves sports media can still change the game – February 22, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Pitchfork – Spencer Krug Debuts Solo Piano Version of “I’ll Believe in Anything” – February 22, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Surf Coast News – Arguing for the Importance of Heated Rivalry – February 22, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Journal – George Kittle’s “Heated Rivalry” Moment – February 22, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Columbian – ‘Heated Rivalry’ a hit with fans – February 21, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Gold Derby – Christina Chang on ‘Heated Rivalry’ coming-out scene, Hudson Williams, and Connor Storrie: ‘They have a lovely friendship that should remain private – February 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Attitude – Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney on gay storytelling, DMs from closeted athletes and critics calling the series unrealistic (EXCLUSIVE) – February 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Toronto Star – ‘More popular than Taylor Swift’: Inside the ‘Heated Rivalry’ frenzy taking over Toronto – February 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Strike Magazine – Heated Relevance – February 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Hauterrfly – Heated Rivalry Review: Come For the Heat, Stay For The Heart In This Show Ft. Hudson Williams, Connor Storrie – February 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Ubyssey – Heated Rivalry look-alike contest heats up campus – February 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Hamilton Spectator – Hit show ‘Heated Rivalry’ spawns business and trivia night for Dundas tavern – February 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Link – Heated Rivalry’s success challenges hockey’s unresolved homophobia – February 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Financial Review – Is ‘Heated Rivalry’ too hot to watch on a flight? – February 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
NBC News – They watched ‘Heated Rivalry.’ Then they were overcome with desire to hit the ice. – February 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Oberlin Review – Heated Rivalry Is About More Than Just Sex – February 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Washington Post – A ‘smut renaissance’ has arrived – February 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Miscellany News – A lesbian takes on the world of ‘Heated Rivalry’- February 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Little Black Book – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Creator Jacob Tierney Joins ANIMALS for Commercial Representation – February 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF
People – Woman Whose Home Was Used in Heated Rivalry Shares ‘Best-Kept Secrets’ of the Filming Process (Exclusive) – February 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Brown and White – Where rivalry meets representation – February 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Elle – This Heated Rivalry Scene Inspired Me to Change My Entire Workout Routine – February 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF
New University – Breakout hit ‘Heated Rivalry’ becomes the internet’s hottest obsession – February 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CBC – ‘We’re in the Golden Age of Canadian Television’ – February 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Albany Times Union – ‘Heated Rivalry’ rave brings the cottage to Albany – February 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Filmfare – Exclusive: Connor Storrie Opens Up on Heated Rivalry’s Intense Club Scene With Hudson Williams – February 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Berkeley Beacon – Heated Rivalry is changing sports culture on and off the ice – February 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Entertainment Weekly – What’s next for the Heated Rivalry breakout stars? Hudson Williams, Connor Storrie land new roles – February 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Globe and Mail – Heated Rivalry breakout Hudson Williams to star in Crave’s new Baba Yaga drama – February 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Hollywood Reporter – Connor Storrie in Talks for A24 High School Reunion Comedy ‘Peaked’ – February 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Elle – ELLE Exclusive: Hudson Williams And Connor Storrie On Bringing ‘Heated Rivalry’ To Life – February 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Hollywood Reporter – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Sophie Nélisse on Bringing Rose to Life and Returning to the Wilderness One Last Time for ‘Yellowjackets’ – February 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Parade – This ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star’s First-Ever NYC Appearance Drew Huge Crowds in Times Square: ‘I Wanted to Meet All the Fans’ – February 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CBC – Canada Reads and Rachel Reid dominate this week’s bestseller lists — see what books Canadians are buying – February 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution – ‘Heated Rivalry’ sparks Atlantans to connect over queer romance novels – February 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Vulture – He Had One Night to Write the Music for Shane and Ilya’s First Time – February 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Silhouette – Is Heated Rivalry changing the game for queer athletes? – February 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Attitude – Irish radio listener goes viral after sharing real-life Heated Rivalry love story with Gaelic football rival – February 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
People – NHL Star Jake Sanderson Believes Players Would Be Accepting of Openly Gay Teammates: ‘We Love Them No Matter What’ – February 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Vermont Cynic – The misguided backlash behind “Heated Rivalry” and its representational politics – February 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Collegian – Opinion: Everyone’s hot and bothered for ‘Heated Rivalry.’ And that’s a good thing. – February 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Oracle – A “Heated Rivalry” review: from Top (Ilya) to bottom (Shane) – February 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Panther – Melting the ice: Why is ‘Heated Rivalry’ still so hot? – February 17, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Toronto Star – The hottest show in hockey, ‘Heated Rivalry,’ is embraced by fans and players at Winter Olympics – February 17, 2026 | LINK | PDF
GQ – Hudson Williams Wants You to ‘Stay Sexy’ – February 17, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Independent – How Heated Rivalry sparked boom in ice hockey ticket sales – February 17, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Daily Kos – BL: A deep look at (and rewrite of) ‘Heated Rivalry’ – February 17, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Good Good Good – ‘Heated Rivalry’ fans raise $63K for children’s hospital for Hudson Williams’ birthday – February 17, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Edits & Revisions – Sex Sells, but Intimacy Creates a Moment – February 16, 2026 | LINK
The New York Times – ‘Shoresy’ Is Back, a Hockey Sitcom With ‘Heated Rivalry’ Ties – February 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
BBC – Heated Rivalry TV drama sparks new wave of ice hockey fans – February 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Gayety – ‘Heated Rivalry,’ Queer Joy, and the Door I Refuse to Believe Isn’t Opening (Personal Essay) – February 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
GQ – Hudson Williams threw the best New York Fashion Week party (possibly ever) – February 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Rolling Stone – HUDSON WILLIAMS’ FILIPINO HAIRSTYLIST ON WHY BRAD PITT REMAINS HOLLYWOOD’S HAIR GOD – February 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Vanity Fair – How Heated Rivalry Is Driving Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Ticket Sales – February 15, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Express – ‘Masterpiece’ TV show is ‘best book-to-series adaptation ever’ – 96% Rotten Tomatoes score – February 15, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Salon – “Heated Rivalry” doesn’t need food to be sexual – February 15, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Vanguard – Hockey’s Real Heated Rivalry Isn’t Fiction – February 15, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Queerty – Priyanka dishes on getting messy, Heated Rivalry & the secret to a happy relationship – February 15, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Express Tribune – Sophie Nélisse reflects on filming Shane’s emotional coming-out scene with Hudson Williams – February 15, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Radio Times – How Heated Rivalry just ended years of gay TV trauma – February 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Huntington News – ‘Heated Rivalry’ carries queer representation into the mainstream at levels never seen before – February 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Swooon – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Ottawa Centaurs Dream Cast: Our Picks for Wyatt Hayes & More – February 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Bloomberg – The Sexy, Steamy Canadian Public Funding System Behind Heated Rivalry – February 13, 2026 | LINK | PDF
OHL – From the OHL to the TV Screen: The Alumni Behind Heated Rivalry’s Hockey Authenticity – February 13, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Canada Media Fund – HEATED RIVALRY’S SECRET SAUCE – February 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Daily – Queer sex is resistance. The politics of joy and “Heated Rivalry” – February 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Variety – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Robbie G.K.’s Nineteen92 Magazine Cover and Photos Revealed (EXCLUSIVE) – February 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
GayCities – Yep, the new San Fran must-have is a tuna melt, thanks to “Heated Rivalry” – February 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Sports Illustrated – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Is Bringing Fans to Hockey. But Do NHL Barns Live Up to the Cottage? – February 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Express Tribune – LA Kings owners ‘elated’ as Heated Rivalry gives NHL ticket sales a big boost – February 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
She Knows – Gen Z Girls Are Taking Their Heated Rivalry Obsession To The Winter Olympics – February 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
University Times – What makes ‘Heated Rivalry’ so hot and cold? – February 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Marist Circle – “Heated Rivalry:” How a Fictional Romance Exposed the NHL’s Unresolved Tensions – February 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
WMagazin – ‘Heated Rivalry’ or the success of the cultural phenomenon of clandestine love in ice hockey in a series based on books – February 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Syracuse University – Newhouse Professor Breaks Down Success of ‘Heated Rivalry’ – February 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Asbury Park Press – ‘Heated Rivalry’ events taking over Asbury Park Valentine’s weekend – February 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Cosmopolitan – Why queer love on screen feels powerful for a generation raised in silence – – February 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Rolling Out – Why everyone can’t stop watching ‘Heated Rivalry’ now – February 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
BookNet Canada – Heated Rivalry: A game changer for Romance books – February 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF – Thanks for the link Daphne!
Film Music Reporter – Anthony William Wallace’s ‘MLH Anthem’ from ‘Heated Rivalry’ Released – February 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Dickinsonian – Three Reasons I Love “Heated Rivalry” – February 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Variety – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Among Top Shows as Warner Bros. Discovery Posts Record Winter Olympics Streaming Numbers – February 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Yahoo News – ‘Heated Rivalry’ star Nadine Bhabha is ‘so proud’ of its success, but ‘cautiously optimistic’ it won’t be a ‘one-off fluke’ – February 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Scientific American – Heated Rivalry: The linguistics behind Ilya’s Russian – February 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Wired – Heated Rivalry Is Bringing New Fans to Hockey. Does the Sport Deserve Them? – February 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Parade – Google Unveils Interactive Easter Egg for Hit TV Series ‘Heated Rivalry’ – February 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Attitude – Heated Rivalry star François Arnaud’s next role revealed in trailer for Someone’s Daughter – February 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF
India Times – Heated Rivalry finally locks India release date: Everything you need to know about Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie’s sizzling queer hockey romance – February 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Belfast Telegraph – ‘It was the relief of being seen’: Gay former CrossFit athlete tells how TV show made him reflect on lost years – February 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Hello – From Pride & Prejudice to Heated Rivalry: your must-watch TV guide to yearning – February 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Presbyterian Outlook – Why we need “Heated Rivalry” now – February 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Reveille – Splash Nightclub brought the heat with ‘Heated Rivalry’ rave after the show’s viral success – February 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Instinct – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 Spoilers Inside! What Scene Must Take Place – February 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF
KUOW – Can’t get enough ‘Heated Rivalry’? This Seattle bookseller can help keep the romance alive – February 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The OnLion – Five Queer Love Stories for Your Valentine’s Day Binge – February 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Outsports – Team USA has its own Hollander and he’s heard all your ‘Heated Rivalry’ jokes – February 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CBC – Heated Rivalry continues to dominate the bestsellers list — see what books are popular in Canada right now – February 10, 2026 | LINK | PDF
LateNighter – Is Connor Storrie the Freshest Face to Ever Host SNL? A Wee Drew Barrymore May Have Him Beat. – February 10, 2026 | LINK | PDF
MSN – Obsessed with ‘Heated Rivalry’? Here’s where you’ve seen Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie before – February 10, 2026 | LINK
The Bull & Bear – STICKING THE LANDING: HOW HEATED RIVALRY WON ME OVER – February 10, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CTV News – Transit activists plan ‘Heated Rivalry’-themed rally in Vancouver on star’s birthday – February 10, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Scoop Upworthy – ‘Heated Rivalry’ is breaking the internet — relationship expert Esther Perel explains the appeal – February 10, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Variety – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Reaches 10.6 Million Viewers in The U.S. With Audience Increasing by Over 100% Since Finale – February 9, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Michigan Daily – We’ll believe in anything – February 10, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Deadline – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Audience Doubles Post-Finale To Average 10.6M U.S. Viewers, Warner Bros. Discovery Says – February 9, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Her Campus – HEATED RIVALRY AND THE POWER OF QUEER VISIBILITY IN SPORTS MEDIA – February 9, 2026 | LINK | PDF
KQED – A ‘Heated Rivalry’ Rave Brings Out San Francisco’s Yearners and Romantics – February 9, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Travel and Tour World – Muskoka as the Cinematic Heart of Canada: How the Phenomenon of Heated Rivalry is Redefining Ontario’s Lakefront – February 9, 2026 | LINK | PDF
LAist – How the LA Kings are tapping into the ‘Heated Rivalry’ frenzy – February 9, 2026 | LINK | PDF
WTOP News – How ‘Heated Rivalry’ is sparking new conversations about queer visibility on the ice in DC – February 9, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Massachusetts Daily Collegian – The success of ‘Heated Rivalry’ – February 9, 2026 | LINK | PDF
ABC4 – ‘Heated Rivalry’ screenings are coming to the Utah Pride Center – February 9, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CTV News – Heated Rivalry helps Muskoka launch tourism campaign – February 9, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Vogue – Goodbye, Toxic Masculinity! Hollywood Bromances Are Thriving – February 9, 2026 | LINK
Vulture – Wolf Parade Is Available to Play Your Heated Rivalry Rave – February 9, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Her Campus – HEATED RIVALRY: THE APPEAL TO WOMEN EVERYWHERE – February 8, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CTV News – City of Regina urged to promote connections it has to TV hit ‘Heated Rivalry’ – February 8, 2026 | LINK | PDF
BBC – No big names. No big budget. But Heated Rivalry is a big hit – February 7, 2026 | LINK | PDF – The scrapbook is mentioned in this one!
Winnipeg Free Press – ‘Heated Rivalry’ spotlighting Montreal and its renowned bagels – February 7, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CBC – Montreal bagels see surge in popularity following Heated Rivalry scene – February 7, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Athletic – Behind the viral Canada fleece from ‘Heated Rivalry’ — even Olympians want it – February 7, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Runner – Heated Rivalry is queering hockey one episode at a time – February 7, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Montreal Gazette – Heated Rivalry’s ‘crazy’ success surprises star Sophie Nélisse – February 7, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Le Monde – ‘Heated Rivalry’: Star-crossed love between two ice hockey players – February 7, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CP24 – This hockey player helped bring Shane Hollander’s hockey skills to life. Here’s what he said about the show lead’s on-ice scenes – February 7, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CBC – Heated Rivalry’s composer on the show’s most impactful pieces of music – February 6, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Time – Heated Rivalry Fans Descend Upon Hockey Games at Winter Olympics: ‘I Want to See It in Action’ – February 6, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Fast Company – Will ‘Heated Rivalry’ do for Olympic ice hockey what Taylor Swift did for the Super Bowl? – February 6, 2026 | LINK | PDF
University Observer – Sex is Storytelling in Heated Rivalry: A Queer Hockey Romance Reviewed – February 6, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Fashion – The Heated Rivalry Costumes, Explained – February 6, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Free Press – Sophie Nélisse on queer love, haunted hotels and the book she’s turning into a film – February 6, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Vulture – Heated Rivalry’s Cinematographer Shot the Show for the Meme-Makers – February 6, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Hollywood Reporter – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Composer Peter Peter on His Debut Scoring Effort: “Pretty Insane, Especially for a First Gig” – February 6, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Free Press – When Hudson met Connor: Inside the Zoom call where ‘Heated Rivalry’ found its stars – February 6, 2026 | LINK | PDF
National Today – Heated Rivalry: A Low-Budget Triumph in Sports Storytelling – February 6, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Georgetown Independent – A “Heated” Success – Reflections on the Phenomenon that is Heated Rivalry – February 6, 2026 | LINK | PDF
fangirlish. – Heated Rivalry Episode 1 ‘Rookies’ — Things You Might Have Missed – February 6, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Attitude – Jake Eldridge says Heated Rivalry might have helped him come out in American football: ‘I was faking my life every day’ – February 6, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Entertainment Weekly – Everything we know about Heated Rivalry season 2 so far (including which book it’s adapting) – February 5, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Hollywood Reporter – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Book Sales Boost HarperCollins to Quarterly Revenue Record – February 5, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CBC – Haven’t read Heated Rivalry yet? The library just expanded access to the audio books – February 5, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Economist – The hit TV show that no one saw coming – February 5, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Digital Journal – Dylan Walsh talks about starring in ‘Heated Rivalry’ series, working with Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie – February 4, 2026 | LINK | PDF
USA Today – Hudson Williams’ life before ‘Heated Rivalry,’ according to his friends – February 4, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Swooon – ‘Heated Rivalry’: Who Are Troy Barrett & Harris Drover? Get to Know the Characters – February 4, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Iowa State Daily – “Heated Rivalry” takes the ice (and world) by storm – February 4, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Crite – Puck Buddies to Puck Lovers – February 4, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Toronto Star – Toronto Star bestsellers: ‘Heated Rivalry’ author still dominates the list with six books – February 4, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CBC – The Heated Rivalry costume designer tells us how it feels to have everyone after her fleece – February 4, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Galerie – How to Design a Heated Rivalry Cottage of Your Own – February 4, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Attitude – How Heated Rivalry turned ‘the cottage’ into Canada’s hottest travel trend – February 4, 2026 | LINK | PDF
People – Heated Rivalry Made Me Feel Seen as an Autistic Person. I Want A Girl Like Her to Do the Same (Exclusive) – February 4, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Seattle Times – ‘Things Have Not Changed’: What ‘Heated Rivalry’ Gets Right About Men’s Sports – February 4, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Quill & Quire – Heated Rivalry gives indie booksellers an unexpected midwinter sales boost – February 4, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Sass & Slapshots – Heated Rivalry, Hockey Media, and Hypocrisy – February 4, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Standard – ‘Heated Rivalry’ the sunlight Canada needs in today’s darkness – February 4, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Denver Post – Avalanche’s record-selling Pride Night became a ‘Heated Rivalry’ celebration – February 4, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Vancouver Film School – Q&A: VFS Acting alum Kaden Connors on playing Sasha in Crave’s breakout hit ‘Heated Rivalry’ – February 3, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The University of British Columbia – How Heated Rivalry imagines Canada – February 3, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Entertainment Weekly – Meet Kyle Swift on Heated Rivalry: Matthew Finlan talks his Easter egg-style Common Goal role and season 2 hopes (exclusive) – February 3, 2026 | LINK | PDF
City News Everywhere – Sophie Nélisse dishes on ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2, allyship and bonding on set – February 3, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Los Angeles Times – How ‘Heated Rivalry’ changed the game for Canadian TV – February 3, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CBC – Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams is writing a novel and loves Joan Didion – February 3, 2026 | LINK | PDF – Thanks Daphne for sending this one in!
CBC – Heated Rivalry’s intimacy coordinator reacts to fan comments – February 3, 2026 | LINK
Newsweek – Pivotal ‘Heated Rivalry’ Scene Was Changed at the Last Minute, Actress Says – February 3, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CNN – Your obsession with ‘Heated Rivalry’ is about much more than sex, therapists say – February 3, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Pink News – Bisexual hockey player Nicolás Keenan says his life mirrored Heated Rivalry – February 3, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Hollywood Reporter – People Can’t Stop Googling the 2014 Olympics and “Boy Aquarium” in the Wake of ‘Heated Rivalry’ – February 3, 2026 | LINK | PDF
AV Club – The mirrored desires that make Heated Rivalry so addictive – February 2, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Standard – ‘We’re selling out games’: How Heated Rivalry changed London’s ice hockey scene – February 2, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Broadway World – HEATED RIVALRY Parody Musical to Star Jay Armstrong Johnson & Zachary Piser – February 2, 2026 | LINK | PDF
AMNY – Greenwich Village ‘Heated Rivalry’ look-alike contest draws major crowd, minor resemblance – February 2, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Stanford Daily – Shut up, my show is on: Heated Rivalry, fandom and romance – February 2, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Tartan – Students compete in ‘Heated Rivalry’ look-alike Contest – February 2, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Her Campus – WHY IS EVERYONE OBSESSED WITH HEATED RIVALRY? – February 2, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Ankler – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Effect: Bidding Wars and 7-Figure IP as Romance Sizzles – February 2, 2026 | LINK
Knox News – ‘Heated Rivalry’ and collective joy at Nashville’s queer hockey rave – February 2, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Des Moines Register – Iowa’s ‘Heated Rivalry’ fans take over Val Air Ballroom – February 2, 2026 | LINK
Vidette – Heated Rivalry: The Show that Took the World by Storm – February 2, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Screen Rant – This Is Heated Rivalry’s Greatest Romance (Not Shane & Ilya) – February 2, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Her Campus – WHY IS “HEATED RIVALRY” SUCH A CULTURAL PHENOMENON? – February 2, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Geeks – HEATED RIVALRY: EVIDENCE THAT ARTISTIC INTEGRITY IS NEEDED IN THE CURRENT STATE OF THE WORLD – February 1, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Hollywood Reporter – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Connor Storrie Sets ‘Saturday Night Live’ Debut – February 1, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Express Tribune – Sophie Nélisse is Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie’s ‘biggest cheerleader’ – February 1, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Deadline – Connor Storrie Set As ‘SNL’ Host In February – February 1, 2026 | LINK | PDF
NOTL Local – BEYOND LOCAL: Library has over 350 holds on Heated Rivalry book series – February 1, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Independent – SNL fans overjoyed as Heated Rivalry’s Connor Storrie announced as next host: ‘I’m going to implode’ – February 1, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Lifestyle.Inc – Is ‘Heated Rivalry’ the thing to change attitudes about gay pro athletes? – February 1, 2026 | LINK | PDF
People – NHL Ticket Sales Are Up, and It Could Be Because of Heated Rivalry Fever – February 1, 2026 | LINK | PDF
iPolitics – Modern-day political gold: Mark Carney & Heated Rivalry – February 1, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Her Campus – WHAT MADE HEATED RIVALRY SO SUCCESSFUL? – February 1, 2026 | LINK | PDF
NBC News – Gay hockey drama ‘Heated Rivalry’ becomes word-of-mouth hit in Russia, but fandom could lead to prison – February 1, 2026 | LINK | PDF
SSB Crack News – Heated Rivalry: How a Low-Budget Canadian Gay Hockey Romance Became a Pop Culture Phenomenon – February 1, 2026 | LINK | PDF
JANUARY 2026
FAJO – Heated Rivalry takes centre ice in Ottawa – January 31, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Dispatch – Heated Rivalry’ Goes Back to the Basics – January 31, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Chicago Tribune – Biblioracle on what’s up with “Heated Rivalry” – January 31, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Canadian Press – Libraries are offering unlimited ‘Heated Rivalry’ audiobook downloads. Here’s how it works – January 31, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Swooon – ‘Unrivaled’: 8 Moments We Need to See in Shane & Ilya’s Next ‘Heated Rivalry’ Book – January 31, 2026 | LINK | PDF
leQuotidien – Heated Rivalry: faire fondre les tabous au hockey – January 31, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Star Observer – Sydney’s ‘Heated Rivalry’ Lookalike Competition Crowns Their Winners – January 31, 2026 | LINK | PDF
La Presse – Réconfort passionné – January 31, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Japan Times – How ‘Heated Rivalry’ fits into the history of Japanese ‘boys’ love’ – January 31, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Daily Campus – ‘Heated Rivalry’ can single-handedly save the entertainment industry – January 30, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Unpublished – What Does It Mean When The Hottest Piece Of Olympic Merch Isn’t From The Official Outfitter But Heated Rivalry? – January 30, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Variety – From Jacob Elordi to Hudson Williams, All of Hollywood’s Leading Men Are Accessorizing With Dainty Hoops – January 30, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Teen Vogue – This Pre-Fame Heated Rivalry Interview With Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie Feels Like a Time Capsule – January 30, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Coast Reporter – TV hit Heated Rivalry reflects Canadian values as LGBTQ rights threatened: Carney – January 29, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Jenny – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Turned Me Into a Woman I Barely Recognize – January 29, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Washington Post – As ‘Heated Rivalry’ takes off, the NHL faces questions about inclusion – January 29, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CBC – Prime minister meets Heated Rivalry stars, pays tribute to hit show ‘that could only be made in Canada’ – January 29, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CTV News – Mayor proclaims Jan. 29 ‘Shane Hollander Day’ in Ottawa – January 29, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CP24 – Canadian ‘Heated Rivalry’ stars in Ottawa, attending event with PM Carney – January 29, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Deadline – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Exec Teases Possible Bonus Episode For Holidays: “Can’t Rush The Process” – January 29, 2026 | LINK | PDF
No Film School – HBO Says ‘Heated Rivalry’ Is a Hit. So Why Can’t Nielsen Find It? – January 29, 2026 | LINK | PDF
GQ – Shane Hollander’s Viral Canada Fleece Can Now Be Yours, Thanks to a Made-in-Canada Brand – January 29, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Xavierite – The Hottest Show of the Year: Heated Rivalry – January 29, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Out of Your League – ‘heated rivalry’ gives us the autistic athlete representation we need – January 29, 2026 | LINK | Thanks to Daphne for sending this one in!
The Globe and Mail – The heat is on – January 28, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Vulture – Agents Are Looking for the Next Heated Rivalry on Fanfic Sites – January 28, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Inc. – As ‘Heated Rivalry’ Merch Flies Off the Shelves, Stars Strike ‘Rare’ Business Deal – January 28, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Hollywood Reporter – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Fleece Jacket Hits the Internet – January 28, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Billboard – HERE’S WHAT CONNOR STORRIE SAID ABOUT HIS VIRAL MADONNA ‘LIKE A PRAYER’ DANCE VIDEO – January 28, 2026 | LINK | PDF
She Does The City – Artist of the Month: Nadine Bhabha on Heated Rivalry & Her Iconic “He Deserves Sunshine” Line – January 29, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Deadline – ‘Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams Wants To “Break The Idea Of Shane” In Other Projects: “There’s A Lot I Want To Do” – January 29, 2026 | LINK | PDF
BBC – Heated Rivalry: What does its success mean for ice hockey? – January 28, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Girl Studies – Everyone Hates Fangirls (Until They’re Right) – January 28, 2026 | LINK
ABC News – Gay hockey drama ‘Heated Rivalry’ a surprise hit in Russia despite anti-LGBTQ+ laws – Janaury 28, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Reactor – Heated Rivalry Is a Step Forward for Gay Asian Representation — But Also Highlights the Burgeoning Masculinity Crisis – January 27, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Billboard Canada – Harrison’s ‘All the Things She Said’ Gets a ‘Heated Rivalry’ Boost on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 – January 27, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Harper’s Bazaar – The Heated RivalryBoys Are So Suave in Saint Laurent – January 27, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Queerty – Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid shares the text message that changed her life – January 27, 2026 | LINK | PDF
WGBH – ‘Heated Rivalry’ brings real-world impact to LGBTQ+ hockey community – January 27, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Vanity Fair – How Stylist James Yardley Fashioned Heated Rivalry’s Connor Storrie Into a Next Generation Leading Man – January 27, 2026 | LINK | PDF
New York Times – After Mamdani Nods to ‘Heated Rivalry,’ Library E-Book Downloads Surge – January 26, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CBC – What Habs captain Nick Suzuki thinks of the hit series, Heated Rivalry – January 26, 2026 | LINK
Playback – Hot Sheet: Crave’s Heated Rivalry grows in demand – January 26, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Fansplaining – The Success of Heated Rivalry Should Not Be a Surprise – January 26, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Ankler – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Casting Directors On Finding Connor Storrie & Hudson Williams: ‘Lightning in a Bottle’ – January 26, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Maclean’s – Heated Rivalry Is Anti-Dystopia Art – January 26, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CTV News – Pride Tape celebrating 10 years, new interest ignited by ‘Heated Rivalry’ show – January 26, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The News Record – Opinion | Time has passed, and I am still thinking about Heated Rivalry – January 26, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Elite Daily – HEATED RIVALRY MIGHT DROP A BONUS EPISODE BEFORE SEASON 2 – January 26, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Teen Vogue – Heated Rivalry Star Connor Storrie Has Coolest Retro Sneakers – January 26, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Dezeen – How Heated Rivalry’s cottage rejects the “sameness” of contemporary architecture – January 26, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Adweek – 8 Lessons Brand Marketers Should Take From Heated Rivalry – January 26, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Baron – Op-Ed: Against My Better Judgement: How Heated Rivalry Won Me Over – January 26, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The New Republic – The Narrative Genius of Heated Rivalry – January 26, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Rolling Stone Philippines – THIS CEBU FAN CLUB IS KEEPING THE ‘HEATED RIVALRY’ MOMENTUM GOING – January 26, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Pitt News – Pitt community praises ‘Heated Rivalry’s’ realistic representation of LGBTQIA+ romance – January 26, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Broadway World – HEATED RIVALRY Musical Parody Coming to the Laurie Beechman Theatre – January 26, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Ticker – ‘Heated Rivalry’ sparks conversations on hockey and queer visibility – January 26, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Daily Targum – ‘Heated Rivalry’s’ effect: From low-budget streaming show to social media sensation – January 26, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Alligator – How to cope after watching ‘Heated Rivalry’: A Gainesvillager’s guide – January 26, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Toronto Star – ‘Heated Rivalry’ was a massive gamble before it was a global obsession. The inside story of the smash Canadian show – January 25, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Hollywood Reporter – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie Partake in Olympic Torch Relay in Italy – January 25, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Tulane Hullabaloo – ‘Heated Rivalry’ is a bare, juicy watch – January 25, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Elle Canada -How Hudson Williams Got Ready to Carry the Olympic Torch – January 25, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Out – Zohran Mamdani suggests Heated Rivalry to New Yorkers staying at home amid snowstorm – January 25, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The American Bazaar – Why ‘Heated Rivalry’ resonates with Indian American families – January 25, 2026 | LINK | PDF
New York Times – January 25, 2026
Pink News – ‘We write in the world we want to live’: What Heated Rivalry tells us about queer people’s relationship with sport – January 25, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Canadian Press – B.C. cities face off for a piece of ‘Heated Rivalry’ star Hudson Williams – January 25, 2026 | LINK | PDF
AZ Central – 4 ‘Heated Rivalry’ events you have to go to in metro Phoenix – January 24, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CBC – Heated Rivalry actor Robbie G.K. has a long-standing connection to P.E.I. – January 24, 2026 | LINK | PDF
le journel de québec – Compositeur de la trame sonore: le succès de «Heated Rivalry» force Peter Peter à réfléchir à son avenir – January 24, 2026 | LINK | PDF
New York Times – ‘Heated Rivalry’ effect? Interest surges in Boston-Montreal NHL game – January 24, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Journal – ‘There’s a lot more to it than the sex’: How Heated Rivalry became a cultural phenomenon – January 24, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Vanity Fair – Heated Rivalry: How to Mint Two Stars in 60 Days or Less – January 23, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Pride – ‘Heated Rivalry’s Harrison Browne says new anti-trans hockey policy is ‘crazy’ – January 23, 2026 | LINK | PDF
WFIN – Bruins star Charlie McAvoy discusses impact of ‘Heated Rivalry’ on hockey inclusivity – January 23, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CBC – How the cinematography of Heated Rivalry turns up the temperature – January 23, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Toronto Star – This University of Guelph hockey player is Shane Hollander’s body double on ‘Heated Rivalry’ – January 23, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CTV News – How a Vancouver team and ‘Heated Rivalry’ inspired a hockey player to come out as gay – January 23, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Variety – How ‘Heated Rivalry’s’ Composer Peter Peter Created the Show’s Sexy Score: ‘I Was Improvising Live’ – January 23, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Hamilton Spectator – Cameras for new season of hit show ‘Heated Rivalry’ could roll in summer – January 23, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Toronto Life – Are you addicted to Heated Rivalry? – January 23, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Men’s Health – Heated Rivalry Star François Arnaud Shares the Workout That Got Him in Scott Hunter Shape – January 23, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CBC News – “Heated Rivalry” boosting demand for NHL tickets, SeatGeek says – January 23, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Toronto Life – “This was a fictional world, but it still felt healing”: Heated Rivalry star Harrison Browne on blazing a trail for trans athletes – January 22, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Time Out – Where to horn out over ‘Heated Rivalry’ in NYC – January 22, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Literary Hub – Why Heated Rivalry is the Perfect Adaptation of the Romance Novel’s Strict Conventions – January 22, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Hollywood Reporter – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Christina Chang on Loving Yuna and Who She’s Most Excited to Share Scenes With in Season 2 – January 22, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Phoenix New Times – ‘Heated Rivalry’ parties take over Phoenix venues – January 22, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Vulture – Let’s Read Into Heated Rivalry’s Next Moves – January 22, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Gonzaga Bulletin – A monumental piece of queer media: reflections on “Heated Rivalry” – January 22, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Cornell Daily Sun – ‘Heated Rivalry’: A Pucking Good Show – January 22, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Cosmopolitan – We’re In The Age Of Instant Love—So Why Does ‘Heated Rivalry’ Make Waiting Feel So Good? – January 22, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Automotive News – False Jeep conspiracy theory takes hold among fans of TV show ‘Heated Rivalry’ – January 22, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Variety – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie Set as Olympic Torchbearers – January 22, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Gazette – Cowan: Canadiens say they would be ‘welcoming’ and ‘supportive’ of gay teammate – January 22, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Wall Street Journal – How Canada Pulled Off the Sexiest Show of the Year – January 21, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Vanity Fair – Storrie Time: How the Quinn App Got the Heated Rivalry Boys to Read You Smut – January 21, 2026 | LINK | PDF
University of Guelph – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Recruits Guelph Gryphons for Game-Changing Hockey Tale – January 21, 2026 | LINK | PDF
City News – Jacob Tierney, Maggie Kang to appear at Departure Festival – January 21, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Ankler – Inside Hollywood’s Book Wars: How a Top Universal Exec Decides What to Buy – January 21, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Tulane Hullabaloo – From the Basement: ‘Heated Rivalry’ exposes the NHL’s selective pride – January 21, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Daily Campus – ‘Heated Rivalry’ scores a goal with audiences – January 21, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Lantern – Beyond the Ice: How “Heated Rivalry” is redefining masculinity in hockey – January 21, 2026 | LINK | PDF
OutSports – NHL’s Ottawa Senators sell out jerseys for ‘Heated Rivalry’ players Hollander and Rozanov – January 21, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Rolling Stone – THE NHL WANTS GAY FANS TO FEEL WELCOME. CAN ‘HEATED RIVALRY’ MAKE IT HAPPEN? – January 21, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Swooon – ‘Heated Rivalry’: Will Scott & Kip Get a Spinoff? What We Know So Far – January 21, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Vancouver Sun – These B.C. cities lay claim to Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams – January 21, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Canadian Museum of History – Hot looks and Heated Rivalry: Team Canada fashion statements – January 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Eye Opener – TMU grad behind ‘Heated Rivalry’ discusses her work on the show – January 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CBC – Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid has 5 books on the Canadian bestseller list this week – January 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Eye Opener – From Page to screen: Queer representation hits the ice – January 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Daily Orange – ‘Heated Rivalry’ hits with fans, sheds light on underrepresented community – January 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Suffolk Journal – ‘Heated Rivalry’ scores big with romance in the rink – January 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
BBC – ‘There’s going to be a bandwagon’: After Heated Rivalry, women are driving a gay erotic boom on screen – January 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Today – Inspired By ‘Heated Rivalry,’ Guy Takes Smoothies to a Hockey Rink and Makes a New Friend – January 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Guardian – Ice hockey and then some: Heated Rivalry is a worldwide hit – and no one is happier about it than us Canadians – January 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Harper’s Bazaar – Hudson Williams in Armani Is Only Fueling My Heated Rivalry Obsession – January 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Globe and Mail – Heated Rivalry proves that consent is sexy – January 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Forbes – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Raves Become Nationwide Phenomenon – January 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The A&T Register – Pucks, Passion and Popularity – January 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Dame – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Renewed My Faith in Sex With Men – January 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Conversation – Heated Rivalry: How investment in Canadian content can pay off at home and abroad – January 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Variety – ‘Heated Rivalry,’ Jonathan Bailey, Cynthia Erivo and Bella Ramsey Among Queerties 2026 Nominations (EXCLUSIVE) – January 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Butler Collegian – OT: ‘Heated Rivalry’ highlights why representation matters – February 1, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Billboard – ‘HEATED RIVALRY’ TRACKS SHOOT & SCORE ON BILLBOARD CHARTS – January 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
New York Times – On ‘Late Night,’ in the Club and at the Gym: ‘Heated Rivalry’ Is Everywhere – January 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Vogue – A Moment for the Women of Heated Rivalry – January 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Guardian – Why can’t women enjoy Heated Rivalry without being treated with contempt? – January 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CTV News – Ottawa Senators selling ‘Heated Rivalry’ inspired jerseys – January 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CTV News – B.C. city launches contest to eat where ‘Heated Rivalry’ star worked – January 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Aquinian – Commentary: Heated Rivalry, a game-changer series – January 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CBC – A yearning serenade from the Heated Rivalry soundtrack, and 6 more songs you need to hear this week – January 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Vulture – Watching Straight Men Watch Heated Rivalry – The romance phenomenon has captivated the dudes and bros.- January 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF
National Post – Allan Stratton: ‘Heated Rivalry’ is a charming love story that isn’t preachy – January 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Extra – ‘Heated Rivalry’s’ Hudson Williams Hits the Runway at Milan Fashion Week – January 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – Following ‘Heated Rivalry’ craze, Admirals Hockey Romance Night returns – January 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Vox – The real reason people are so passionate about Heated Rivalry – January 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF
AZ Central – How accurate is ‘Heated Rivalry’ from a hockey perspective? – January 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Lanthorn – ‘Heated Rivalry’ has rightfully earned its popularity – January 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Lainey Gossip – Hudson takes Milan -January 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Los Angeles Times – How ‘Heated Rivalry’ became a joyful community: ‘It gave us a reason to dance’ – January 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Geek Sided – Heated Rivalry fans need to watch Hudson Williams’ cameo in CBS’s most-watched show – January 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
WTA Tennis – No. 1 ‘Heated Rivalry’ fan Gauff invites stars to Australian Open – January 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Bloomberg – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Has Given the NHL a Test – January 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Montreal Gazette – Heated Rivalry soundtrack was laid down in Quebec — and is now streaming – January 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
ABS-CBN – HERE IN HOLLYWOOD: A ‘Heated’ exchange with Hollywood’s newest stars – January 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Mid-Day – As ‘Heated Rivalry’ goes viral, Mumbaikars dive into what makes it popular, and why India needs to see more – January 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Huff Post – Heated Rivalry Cast: Where Have You Seen The Hit Hockey Drama’s Stars Before? – January 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Swooon – ‘Heated Rivalry’: Your Guide to All the Couples in the Game Changers Book Universe – January 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The News House – ‘Heated Rivalry’ turns the heat up on queer conversations within the sports world – January 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Atlantic – SNL Aces the Heated Rivalry Meme – January 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
rova – Why is everyone obsessed with ‘Heated Rivalry’? It’s not just the sex scenes – January 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Canadian Press ‘Heated Rivalry’ star François Arnaud on navigating fame, fans and online firestorms – January 17, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Deadline – Jimmy Fallon Nominates ‘Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams To Host ‘SNL’ After ‘Tonight Show’ Audience “Went Bonkers” – January 17, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Chicago Tribune – For Chicago Pride Hockey, ‘Heated Rivalry’ is more than just a show – January 17, 2026 | LINK | PDF
BBC – It started as fan-fiction smut. Now everyone is talking about TV drama Heated Rivalry – January 17, 2026 | LINK | PDF
GQ – Connor Storrie Is Everywhere—And So Are His Killer IWC Watches – January 17, 2026 | LINK | PDF
TAG24 – HIT TV SHOW HEATED RIVALRY SPARKS EMOTIONAL RESPONSE FROM GAY HOCKEY COMMUNITY – January 17, 2026 | LINK | PDF
San Francisco Standard – ‘Heated Rivalry’ has San Francisco ravenous for tuna melt sandwiches – January 17, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Montreal Gazette – Justin Trudeau, McGill University join buzz around Heated Rivalry – January 17, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Deadline – ‘Heated Rivalry’s François Arnaud Says NHL Is “Good At Capitalizing” On Show, Hopes They Can “Back It Up” With Support – January 17, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Collider – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Keeps Scoring as It Crosses Major HBO Max Milestone – January 17, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Philippine Star – Yes, ‘Heated Rivalry’ is steamy—that’s not the point – January 17, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Querent – I Would Start A War In Your Arms – January 17, 2026 | LINK
The Athletic – ‘Heated Rivalry’ star François Arnaud calls on NHL to improve LGBTQ+ inclusion – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Deadline – Impression Entertainment Signs ‘Heated Rivalry’s François Arnaud – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Forbes – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Actress Christina Chang Talks Season 2 And Her Career – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Variety – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Fans Are Flocking to the Real-Life Ice Rink: ‘We Want to Support It All We Can’ – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Marie Claire – Why Everyone Is Talking about Heated Rivalry Right Now (and the Books You Need to Read ASAP) – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Observer – “Heated Rivalry”: lamplighters, love and legitimacy – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Advocate – Hockey player’s viral coming-out was ‘overwhelming’ in ‘the best way possible’ – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Sports Business Journal – HBO Max’s ‘Heated Rivalry’ puts NHL inclusion efforts under spotlight – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Men’s Health – What Straight Guys Can Learn About Relationships From ‘Heated Rivalry’ – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Vogue – Zero Pucks Given: Hudson Williams on His Runway Debut at Dsquared2 – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Cut – Hudson Williams Crashed Dsquared2’s Site – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Puck – Adidas’s ‘Heated Rivalry’ Boost & A Bloomingdale’s Revival – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The New Yorker – The “Heated Rivalry” Mania – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Bustle – Boyfriends? No, Boy Friends – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Axios – “Heated Rivalry” craze fills San Diego library waitlists – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Page Six – ‘Heated Rivalry’ makeup artist talks fake sweat, spicy scenes and the $10 stamp behind Shane’s ‘lovely’ freckles – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CTV News – NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says he binged ‘Heated Rivalry’ in one night – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CBR – HBO’s New 98% RT Sleeper Hit Is 1 of the Greatest Streaming Shows of the Decade – January 15, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Business Insider – How ‘Heated Rivalry’ fans took over the internet – January 15, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Grazia – Heated Rivalry Is The TV Show We Need Right Now – January 15, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Glamour – Heated Rivalry Season 2: Christina Chang Teases This Surprising Pairing – January 15, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Resonate – Why Women Love Gay Hockey Romance: How Heated Rivalry Connects Western TV to Japanese Manga – January 15, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Architect’s Newspaper – Inside Shane Hollander’s Heated Rivalry cottage designed by Canadian architects, Trevor McIvor – January 15, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Washington Post – 9 reasons everyone’s still talking about ‘Heated Rivalry’ – January 15, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Mashable – ‘Heated Rivalry’ fans in Russia are breaking antigay laws to stream the show – January 15, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Conversation – Heated Rivalry scores for queer visibility — but also exposes the limits of representation – January 15, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Times Colonist – Heritage minister says hockey romance ‘Heated Rivalry’ is a Cancon triumph – January 15, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The San Francisco Standard – Before ‘Heated Rivalry,’ this SF hockey team brought pride to the ice – January 15, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Collider – Thanks To ‘Heated Rivalry’ This Near-Perfect Rock Song Has Skyrocketed Back into Popularity – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Lainey Gossip – It Is Still Very Heated – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF
NYLON – KSENIA DANIELA KHARLAMOVA IS HEATED RIVALRY’S FIERCEST ALLY – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Hollywood Reporter – Connor Storrie Says He Pitched Himself to a Director at the Golden Globes – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Edmonton Journal – Heated Rivalry fever strikes Edmonton – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CBC – Heated Rivalry’s costume designer on the show’s hottest style moments — yes, including the ‘tuna melt pants’ – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF
i-d – François Arnaud Wants to Get Freaky – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Deadline- Amplified Signs ‘Heated Rivalry’ Actor Robbie G.K. – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Men’s Health – Heated Rivalry Star Hudson Williams Shares His Workout Plan – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Hockey Feed -Star player becomes first NHLer to support hit series Heated Rivalry – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Out – Heated Rivalry inspires real-life hockey player to come out as gay – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CBC – The Heated Rivalry official soundtrack is coming this week – January, 14 2026 | LINK | PDF
Queerty – Straight people still don’t understand how the barista in Heated Rivalry is so hot & the gays are here to explain… – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Bleeding Cool – Doctor Who Showrunner RTD: Heated Rivalry Is “Absolutely Excellent” – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Self – Where Are the Men Who Yearn? – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Autopian – Here’s What the Characters of Heated Rivalry Would Drive in 2026 – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Hoya – The Contained Expansiveness of ‘Heated Rivalry’ – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Envi Media – Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova Talks ‘Heated Rivalry,’ Authenticity, and the Future She’s Chasing – January 13, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Roger Ebert – The Many Reasons Women Are Watching “Heated Rivalry” – January 13, 2026 | LINK | PDF
ABC Australia – Why straight men’s embrace of a queer sports romance TV show matters right now – January 13, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CHCH – Destination Ontario touts restaurants, historic villa where ‘Heated Rivalry’ filmed – January 13, 2026 | LINK | PDF
TV Guide – Heated Rivalry: Christina Chang on Yuna and Shane’s Big Finale Moment – January 13, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CBC – Heated Rivalry fans urged to come to the cottage by Canadian tourism boards – January 13, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Canoe – Canadians can’t get enough ‘Heated Rivalry’: Newly-announced sequel is Indigo’s biggest romance pre-order – January 13, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Billboard – ‘HEATED RIVALRY’ IS GETTING AN OFFICIAL SOUNDTRACK – AND IT’S COMING SOONER THAN YOU THINK – January 13, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Vulture – How Much Longer Can Heated Rivalry Keep This Going? – January 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Toronto.com – ‘Heated Rivalry’ filming locations in Ontario to visit before the new book drops – January 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Houston Chronicle – HBO’s ‘Heated Rivalry’ star Connor Storrie has West Texas roots. Here’s what to know. – January 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Castanet Kamloops – Kamloops actor Hudson Williams continues meteoric rise with Golden Globes appearance – January 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
BCIT News – Heated Rivalry’s hot hockey romance sparks conversations around inclusivity – January 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Guardian – Heated Rivalry books sell out amid Australian fans’ infatuation with gay ice hockey TV show – January 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Fashion – At the Golden Globes, Heated Rivalry Won Best Dressed – January 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Pitt News – Review | More than just sex, ‘Heated Rivalry’ tells an impactful story – January 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
GQ – Connor Storrie’s 2026 Golden Globe Hairstyle Was Inspired by Kurt Cobain’s Mug Shot – January 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Men’s Health – ‘Heated Rivalry’s’ Hudson Williams Used This Expert-Approved Skincare Brand at the Golden Globes – January 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
New York Times – Who Is Watching ‘Heated Rivalry’? – January, 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CTV News: ‘Heated Rivalry’ rewatch event brings fans together at Montreal bookshop | January 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
People – Heated Rivalry Author Rachel Reid Announces New Game Changers Book Unrivaled — See the Cover! (Exclusive) – January 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Katie Couric Media – Why “Heated Rivalry” Is a Girl’s Best Friend – January 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Cosmopolitan – Confirmed: Hudson Williams Smells Really Good – January 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Variety – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams Present at Golden Globes and Joke About the Crowd Seeing Them Naked – January 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Bustle – Connor Storrie & Ayo Edebiri’s Golden Globes Link-Up Is Going Viral – January 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Elle – Heated Rivalry Stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie Prove Opposites Attract at the Golden Globes – January 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Elle – All the Best Moments Between Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie at the 2026 Golden Globes – January 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Cosmopolitan – All the Times Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams Were Caught Being Cute at the Golden Globes – January 11, 2026 | LINK
Salt Lake Film Review – A Deep Dive Into the Quietly Revolutionary World of ‘Heated Rivalry’ – January 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Hello – Viewers binge-watching ‘masterpiece’ 6-part drama after landing new streaming home – January 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Marie Claire – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie Just Made Their Golden Globes Red Carpet Debuts – January 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Backstage – How to Get Cast on HBO Max’s ‘Heated Rivalry’ – January 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Hollywood Reporter – Golden Globes 2026: Seen and Heard at Every Star-Studded Party – January 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Los Angeles Times -The diary of a casual, not-at-all-obsessed ‘Heated Rivalry’ fan – January 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Vanity Fair – Jennifer Lopez, Michael B. Jordan, Connor Storrie, and More Celebrate Awards Season with Vanity Fair and Amazon MGM Studios – January 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF
NBC News – ‘Heated Rivalry’ is steamy. The fan edits are even steamier. – January 10, 2026 | LINK | PDF
New Yorker – The Delicious Anticipation–and, Yes, Release—of “Heated Rivalry” – January 10, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Rolling Stone – 6 BOOKS TO READ AFTER ‘HEATED RIVALRY’ – January 10, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Hello – Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie’s lives away from Heated Rivalry – including normal jobs before superstardom – January 10, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Marie Claire – Can’t Wait for More ‘Heated Rivalry?’ Here’s Your Guide to Rachel Reid’s ‘Game Changers’ Books – January 9, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Time – Heated Rivalry Handles Autism With Love, Care, and a Touch of Awkwardness – January 9. 2026 | LINK | PDF
CBC – How the Ontario home of a bridal makeup artist became Shane Hollander’s love nest in Heated Rivalry – January 9, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Globe and Mail – Heated Rivalry is a (pirated) hit in China, despite a crackdown on LGBTQ content – January 9, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Rolling Stone – THAT HORNY, ERA-APPROPRIATE SOUNDTRACK WAS PIVOTAL TO ‘HEATED RIVALRY,’ SAYS CREATOR – January 9, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Tyee – The Glorious Warmth of ‘Heated Rivalry’ – January 9, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Screen Rant – Connor Storrie Teases Post-Heated Rivalry Projects As Scripts Come Flooding In – January 9, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Queen’s Journal – ‘Heated Rivalry’ update: I’m still at the cottage – January 9, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Katie Couric Media – Heated Rivalry and the Importance of Queer Joy and Activism – January 9, 2026 | LINK | PDF
GQ – The secret to Hudson Williams’ glorious glutes in Heated Rivalry – January 9, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Daily Northwestern – Reel Thoughts: ‘Heated Rivalry’ is proof that taking risks in television still pays off – January 8, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Montreal Gazette – The Heated Rivalry phenomenon: Why Montreal is hot for the steamy Canadian hit – January 8, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CBC – Heated Rivalry’s Shane is autistic. If you didn’t notice, that’s the point – January 8, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Radio Canada – « Heated Rivalry » : une librairie se présente comme son « quartier général » – January 8, 2026 | LINK | This is a really cool interview with Mathieu from Joie de Livre!
Variety – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Creators Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady to Be Honored at NYC LGBT Community Center Gala – January 8, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Complex – Connor Storrie Reveals His Unexpected Favorite ‘Heated Rivalry’ Moments – January 8, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Today – Connor Storrie of ‘Heated Rivalry’ to Appear on TODAY in Morning Show Debut – January 8, 2026 | LINK | PDF
GQ – Connor Storrie’s suit is for the Ilya stans – January 8, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Lainey Gossip – The Globes of Rivalry – January 8, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Rolling Stone – HUDSON WILLIAMS TEASES ‘EXTERNAL BATTLE’ IN ‘HEATED RIVALRY’ SEASON 2 – January 8, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Crimson White – Culture Pick – ‘I’m coming to the cottage’: Heated Rivalry encapsulates Gen-Z yearning – January 7, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Vanity Fair – In Putin’s Homophobic Russia, Watching Heated Rivalry Is an Act of Rebellion and Hope – January 7, 2026 | LINK | PDF
W Magazine – Connor Storrie Already Found His Red Carpet Signature – January 7, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Entertainment Weekly – Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams says closeted professional athletes have been reaching out privately – January 7, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Variety – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Connor Storrie Confesses He Dressed as a Twerking Miley Cyrus for Halloween When He Was 13: ‘It Was a Big Cultural Moment at the Time’ – January 7, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Variety – Connor Storrie and Janelle James Announce Actor Awards Nominations in Los Angeles, Helen Mirren Is Honored at Golden Eve and More Celeb Photos From January 2026 – January 7, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Deadline – GLAAD Media Awards: ‘Heated Rivalry’, ‘Stranger Things’ & ‘Christy’ Among 2026 Nominees – January 7, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Hollywood Reporter – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie to Present at Golden Globes (Exclusive) – January 6, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Athletic – Hit show ‘Heated Rivalry’ became a TV phenomenon. Can it change hockey culture? – January 6, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Sylvan Lake News – Opinion: A Canadian production that has taken the world by storm – January 6, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Hollywood Reporter – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Connor Storrie Signs With CAA (Exclusive) – January 6, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Variety – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Connor Storrie Sets Late-Night Debut With Seth Meyers (EXCLUSIVE) – January 6, 2026 | LINK | PDF
GQ – Heated Rivalry’s Costume Designer Also Loves Ilya’s Leopard Shirt (And Shane’s Sexy Reading Glasses) – January 5, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Deadline – Janelle James And ‘Heated Rivalry’s Connor Storrie To Reveal SAG-AFTRA’s Actor Awards Nominees – January 5, 2026 | LINK | PDF
ELLE India – ELLE Exclusive: ‘Episode Three Was A Full 180’: Robbie G.K. On Playing Kip In ‘Heated Rivalry’ – January 5, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Radio Canada – Rivalité passionnée, le succès mondial qui sert la culture et l’économie d’ici – January 4, 2026 | LINK | PDF FR | PDF EN
Deadline – Chelsea Handler Pays Tribute To Rob Reiner, Goes After David Zaslav & Shouts Out ‘Heated Rivalry’ In Critics Choice Opening Monologue – January 4, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Globe and Mail – The Toronto vintage shop behind some of Heated Rivalry’s best looks – January 4, 2026 | LINK | PDF
New York Times – A Sweet, Sexy, Happy Love Story Between Two Men. Revolutionary. – January 3, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Edge Media Network – Straight Men Embrace ‘Heated Rivalry’: Gay Hockey Romance Captures Unexpected Fans – January 3, 2026 – LINK | PDF
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DECEMBER 2025
TIMID Mag – Hudson Williams – On love, vulnerability, and being believed in – December 31, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Variety – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Author on ‘Listening’ to Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams Film Their First Sex Scene, Wanting 12 Episodes for Season 2 and How the Show’s Success Is Helping Her Fight Parkinson’s – December 30, 2025 | LINK | PDF
People – Heated Rivalry‘s Connor Storrie Just Teased He’s Ready to Make This Bold Change to His Look – December 30, 2025 | LINK | PDF
News 5 – ‘Heated Rivalry’ emphasizes how representation can help queer love go further – December 30, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Forbes – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Is Disqualified From The Emmys, And Season 2 May Be Too – December 30 2025 | LINK | PDF
Seattle Times – ‘Heated Rivalry’ review: Gay hockey adaptation on HBO one of 2025’s best shows – December 30, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Cosmopolitan – Exclusive: Hudson Williams & Connor Storrie Are Rival Fae Princes in Quinn’s New Romantasy Audio, ‘Ember & Ice’ – December 29, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Vulture – The Heated Rivalry Boys Want to Whisper Sweet Nothings in Your Ears – December 29, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Entertainment Weekly – Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams reveals Shane’s favorite movies — and a beloved rom-com takes the top spot – December 29, 2025 | LINK | PDF
SFGate – ‘I want to f—k San Francisco’: The odd role the city plays in ‘Heated Rivalry’ – December 29, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Numéro Netherlands – IN CONVERSATION WITH HUDSON WILLIAMS – December 29, 2025 | LINK | PDF
NPR – What to expect from the finale of the icy-hot romance series, ‘Heated Rivalry’ – December 27, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Times of India – How Heated Rivalry became NHL’s most unexpected cultural breakthrough for a new generation | LINK | PDF
The Globe and Mail – Wolf Parade’s Spencer Krug on his music’s viral moment, courtesy of Heated Rivalry – December 27, 2025 | LINK | PDF
The Globe and Mail – What Heated Rivalry’s success reveals about fan fiction’s cultural staying power – December 27, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Variety – Meet Shane Hollander’s Mom: ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Christina Chang on Parenting Queer Children and Thinking the Scripts Were ‘Soft Core Porn’ at First – December 27, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Vogue – 39 Thoughts I Had While Watching the Season 1 Finale of Heated Rivalry – December 27, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Gay Times – Heated Rivalry creator and stars dissect the intimate moments in the season 1 finale – December 27, 2025 | LINK | PDF
USA Today – How ‘Heated Rivalry’ captured the queer need for travel sanctuaries – December 27, 2025 | LINK | PDF
WEHO Times – Heated Rivalry Finale Watch Parties Take Over West Hollywood Bars – December 27, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Men’s Health – How Connor Storrie Became Hollywood’s Hottest Commodity – December 27, 2025 | LINK | PDF
CTV News- All the places ‘Heated Rivalry’ filmed in Toronto and Ontario – December 27, 2025 | LINK
The Hollywood Reporter – Critic’s Notebook: In Praise of ‘Heated Rivalry’ and Gay Happy Endings – December 26, 2027 | LINK | PDF
Decider – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 1 Ending Explained: Is Shane and Ilya’s Secret Romance Exposed? – December 26, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Today – What Happens in the ‘Heated Rivalry’ Sequel, ‘The Long Game’? – December 26, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Salon – On “Heated Rivalry,” the smut is the point – December 26, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Pride – Heated Rivalry S1 E6 recap: things get spicy and sweet at the cottage – December 26, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Harper’s Bazaar – Hudson Williams Has a Message for Heated Rivalry Fans – December 26, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Variety – Hudson Williams on the ‘Heated Rivalry’ Finale, That Improvised Sex Scene and Shane’s Talk With His Mom: ‘That Ruined Me the Most’ – December 26, 2027 | LINK | PDF
Interview Mag – Connor Storrie Didn’t Think This Was Going to Work Out – December 26, 2025 | LINK | PDF
The Globe and Mail -How Heated Rivalry’s casting directors found the show’s perfect Shane and Ilya – December 26, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Hollywood Reporter – François Arnaud Was Ready to Be the “Game Changer” of the ‘Heated Rivalry’ Universe – December 26, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Cultured – First a Waiter. Then a Clown. Now, Connor Storrie is a Hollywood Heartthrob- December 26, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Type Set Brooklyn – The Fans Raising the Stakes in ‘Heated Rivalry’ on TikTok – December 26, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Queerty – Heated Rivalry Episode 6: All the hottest & most emotional moments from the explosive Season 1 finale – December 26, 2025 | LINK | PDF
TVLine – Heated Rivalry Finale: Shane And Ilya’s Cottage Escape Marks A Satisfying End To A Perfect Season — Grade It! – December 26, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Marie Claire – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2: Everything We Know – December 26, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Buzzfeed – 12 Moments In “Heated Rivalry” That Are So Canadian My Tim Hortons Coffee Froze While Reading Them – December 26, 2025 | LINK | PDF
WEHO Online – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Sweep WeHo Scene – December 26, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Entertainment Weekly – Heated Rivalry creator confirms season 2 premiere timeline, addresses Common Goal character – December 26, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Glamour – Hudson Williams Gets Serious About the Heated Rivalry Season Finale – December 26, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Lifestyle.Inc – ‘Heated Rivalry’ series mixes hockey and queer romance and is scoring big audiences – December 26, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Defector – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Is Bringing Me Back To Hockey | LINK | PDF
Variety – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Creator on That Romantic Finale, Why Women Love the Show and How the Sex Might Evolve in Season 2: ‘They Can’t Always Be F—ing. God Knows, That’s Just Exhausting!’ – December 26, 2025 | LINK | PDF
CBC – Nova Scotia author Rachel Reid shares how to cure your Heated Rivalry hangover – December 26, 2025 | LINK | PDF
USA Today – Q&A: ‘Heated Rivalry’ director hopes NHL welcomes new eyes – December 26, 2025 | LINK | PDF
The Wrap – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Creator Unpacks Finale’s Risky Vibe Shift: ‘It Felt Like Bliss’ – December 25, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Elle – ELLE Exclusive: ‘It’s Not A No It’s A Maybe,’ Says Heated Rivalry Author Rachel Reid On More Shane And Ilya Books And The Finale Episode – December 25, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Forbes – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Actor Robbie G.K. On His Career And The Show’s Future – December 25, 2025 | LINK | PDF
CBC – Everyone’s obsessed with Heated Rivalry. Could it change how we see gay sex on screen? – December 25, 2025 | LINK | PDF
The Answer – ‘Heated Rivalry’ series mixes hockey and queer romance and is scoring big audiences – December 25, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Cosmopolitan – How to watch Heated Rivalry in the UK: Everything you need to know as show gets New Year release date – December 24, 2025 | LINK | PDF
OutSmart Magazine – Why Everyone Wants to Go to the Cottage This Winter – December 24, 2025 | LINK | PDF
GQ – The Naked Ambition of the Heated Rivalry Boys – December 23, 2025 | LINK | PDF
NY Times – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Scores Big With Hockey and Sex – December 23, 2025 | LINK | PDF
The Hollywood Reporter – The Intricacies of Intimacy Coordination on TV’s Hottest Show ‘Heated Rivalry’ – December 23, 2025 | LINK | PDF
The Toronto Star – Our top 12 culture moments of 2025, including ‘Heated Rivalry,’ ‘Sinners’ and that Coldplay couple – December 23, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Vulture – Upside Down With Connor Storrie – December 22, 2025 | LINK | PDF
The Hollywood Reporter – Down to Puck: Why Women Are Going Wild for ‘Heated Rivalry’ – December 22, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Variety – How ‘Heated Rivalry’ Became the Year’s Biggest TV Surprise: ‘We’re Now Premium Smut on HBO!’ – December 22, 2025 | LINK | PDF
NY Times – She Put the Heat in Heated Rivalry – December 19, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Variety – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Hudson Williams on Spooning With Connor Storrie Off-Camera, Why Shane Came Out as a Bottom in Episode 5 and Wanting to Gain Muscle for Season 2 – December 19, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Vulture – Heated Rivalry’s Elder Statesman – December 19, 2025 | LINK | PDF
The Wrap – The Rise of ‘Heated Rivalry’: What Hollywood Can Learn From Canada’s Gay Hockey Smut Phenomenon | Analysis – December 19, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Gold Derby – ‘Heated Rivalry’ showrunner shares the secrets behind TV’s most popular romance and making ‘premium smut’ – December 19, 2025 | LINK | PDF
The Mary Sue – Now Why Does ‘Heated Rivalry”s Rose Landry’s Movie Career Feel So Familiar – December 19, 2025 | LINK | PDF
HuffPost – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Is As Heartfelt As It Is Horny – December 19, 2025 | LINK | PDF
OUT – Heated Rivalry: Robbie G.K. wants more Kip and Scott—and to play a superhero – December 19, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Entertainment Weekly – Heated Rivalry star Robbie G.K. on that episode 5 kiss, auditioning for Scott first, and giving ‘Skip’ their happy moment – December 19, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Swooon – ‘Heated Rivalry’: François Arnaud and Robbie G.K. Break Down Scott & Kip’s Game-Changing Moment – December 19, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Pride – Heated Rivalry S1 E5 recap: confessions and the kiss that’s a total game changer – December 19, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Glamour – Heated Rivalry Star François Arnaud Is Also Crying About Scott and Kip – December 18, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Vulture – Heated Rivalry Adapts the Book’s Sex Scenes Beat by Beat – December 18, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Hollywood Reporter – T.A.T.u’s “All The Things She Said” Spotify Streams More Than Double After ‘Heated Rivalry’ Episode – December 18, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Collider – The 10 Best Characters in ‘Heated Rivalry,’ Ranked – December 18, 2025 | LINK | PDF
CBC – Why are women so into the man-on-man romance in Heated Rivalry? – December 18, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Billboard – HOW ‘HEATED RIVALRY’ EPISODE 4’S VIRAL ‘ALL THE THINGS SHE SAID’ NEEDLE DROP CAME TOGETHER: ‘INSTEAD OF TRIPPING OUT AT THE CLUB, YOU’RE LUSTING OUT’ – December 18, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Spot – Heated Rivalry 101: Why This Gay Hockey Romance Has Got The World Hot and Bothered – December 18, 2025 | LINK
Montreal Gazette – Bestselling Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid heats up the Victoire dressing room in Halifax – December 18, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Lainey Gossip – Heated Rivalry is HBO’s crown jewel for the season – December 18, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Pink News – Has Heated Rivalry already introduced the star of season two? – December 18, 2025 | LINK | PDF
GCN – Steamy hockey drama Heated Rivalry gets Irish release date – December 18, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Wall Street Journal – People Can’t Get Enough Hockey Romance and Nobody Knows Why – December 17, 2025 | LINK – Thank you Jeanne for the article and the lovely interview!
Ottawa Business Journal – Business heats up for Ottawa’s City Seltzer with cameo on viral series Heated Rivalry – December 17, 2025 | LINK
Vogue – Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams Talks About His Best Asset – December 17, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Slate – How Heated Rivalry Pulled Off Its Hat Trick – December 17, 2025 | LINK
Hollywood Reporter – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Scores UK and Irish Release on Sky – December 17, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Billboard – T.A.T.U.’S ‘ALL THE THINGS SHE SAID’ LEADS BIGGEST ‘HEATED RIVALRY’ SYNCH BUMPS YET ON STREAMING – December 17, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Deadline – ‘Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams Signs With CAA – December 17, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Serious Business – The Ankler – Why Bell Media Execs Went All in on ‘Heated Rivalry’ — and How the Bet Paid Off | LINK
The Cut – Connor Storrie Manifested This – December 16, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Hollywood Reporter – Hudson Williams Always Believed in ‘Heated Rivalry’ — But Never Expected All This – December 16, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Evan Ross Katz – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Robbie G.K. Has Seen Your Tweets – December 16, 2025 | LINK
The Cut – The Beauty Products Heated Rivalry Star Hudson Williams Uses to the Last Drop – December 16, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Harper’s Bazaar – 12 Authors on What Heated Rivalry’s Success Means for the Romance Community – December 15, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Collider – Now That ‘Heated Rivalry’ Is Returning for Season 2, the Show Has To Spotlight This Overlooked Book Character – December 15, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Swooon – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Author Confirms Popular Fan Theory About Shane – December 15, 2025 | LINK | PDF
We Must Discuss – I only want to talk about Heated Rivalry – December 14, 2025 | LINK
OUT – Heated Rivalry star Harrison Browne unpacks coming out as trans and historic hockey career – December 13, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Hollywood Reporter – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars on Shane and Ilya’s Relationship and Why We Love to Yearn – December 13, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Toronto Star – She wrote ‘Heated Rivalry,’ the red-hot hockey romance that became the steamiest show on TV – December 13, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Variety – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Connor Storrie on His Shirtless Audition, Unscripted Kissing With Hudson Williams and the Season 2 Renewal: ‘The Only Way to Make This Make Sense Is to Stick to the Books’ – December 13, 2025 | LINK | PDF
them – For the Heated Rivalry Stars, Selling Sex Comes With Strings Attached – December 12, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Slash Film – Heated Rivalry Episode 4 Destroyed A Generation With A Single Needle-Drop – December 12, 2025 | LINK | PDF – THANK YOU TO MARK FOR SENDING THIS ONE IN!
The Ankler – TV in 3: HBO’s Horny Hockey Hunks Go Viral; CBS’ Showrunner Scramble – December 12, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Montreal Blog – This Montreal-based hockey romance series has everyone talking — and a new season is coming – December 12, 2025 | LINK | PDF
The Wrap – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Tease What to Expect From Final 2 Episodes: ‘We Kind of Had a Disagreement About This’ – December 11, 2025 | LINK | PDF
CBC – From Heated Rivalry to KPop Demon Hunters, let’s celebrate the Canadian culture makers who defined 2025 – December 11, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Entertainment Weekly – Heated Rivalry breakout leads discuss their overnight success, the fans’ butt tweets, and the stories behind viral moments – December 11, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Log Angeles Blade – ‘Heated Rivalry’ is the gay hockey romance you didn’t know you needed – December 11, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Hollywood Reporter – Connor Storrie Was Convinced He Wasn’t Going to Book ‘Heated Rivalry’ -December 11, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Edits and Revisions – What’s the deal with MM romance? Why women love Heated Rivalry and queer men. – December 11, 2025 | LINK
Paste – Heated Rivalry raises the bar for queer sex on TV – December 11, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Deadline – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars On Why Sex Scenes Are Easier To Film Than Hockey, Fan Speculation On Sexuality: “Just The Nature Of Celebrity” – December 11, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Billboard – ‘HEATED RIVALRY’ SYNCHS LEAD TO BIG GAINS FOR FEIST, WOLF PARADE, WET LEG & MORE INDIE FAVORITES – December 10, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Out – Heated Rivalry stars Connor Storrie & Hudson Williams break the internet with steamy shower pics – December 10, 2025 | LINK | PDF
PRIDE – Meet the sexy Heated Rivalry cast — from complete unknowns to famous actors you recognize – December 10, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Gayety – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Surprise Fans at Hi Tops Trivia Night in West Hollywood and Share Message for LGBTQ+ Youth – December 10, 2025 | LINK | PDF – THANK YOU TO LAURA FOR SENDING THIS ONE IN!
Reading the End – Anatomy of a Sex Scene: Heated Rivalry Edition – December 10, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Hollywood Life – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Cast: Get to Know the Stars Playing Shane, Ilya, Scott, Kip & More – December 9, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Gayety – Robbie G.K. Is the Barista Boyfriend Fantasy Taking Over ‘Heated Rivalry’ – December 9, 2025 | LINK | PDF
OUT – This sexy new Heated Rivalry pic ahead of episode 4 has fans crashing out – December 9, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Roger Ebert – HBO’s “Heated Rivalry” is the Sexiest and Most Significant Queer Show of the Year – December 8, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Advocate – Is Heated Rivalry based on a true story? Yes…sort of – December 8, 2025 | LINK | PDF
TODAY – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Is a Steamy Sensation. Author Rachel Reid Hopes It Changes TV Romance for Good – December 7, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Rolling Stone – ‘HEATED RIVALRY’: HOW A HOCKEY ROMANCE NOVEL BECAME A SMUTTY HBO HIT – December 6, 2025 | LINK | PDF – THANK YOU TO LAURA FOR SENDING THIS ONE IN!
Cosmopolitan – How To Read ‘Heated Rivalry’ & All Of Rachel Reid’s ‘Game Changers’ Books In Order – December 5, 2025 | LINK
Entertainment Weekly – Heated Rivalry star shot about ‘two days of sex scenes’ that aren’t in episode 3: ‘Maybe they’re saving it’ – December 5, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Type. Set Brooklyn – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Centers Gay Romance, but Women Can’t Get Enough of It – December 5, 2025 | LINK | PDF – THANK YOU TO JESSICA FOR SENDING THIS ONE IN!
ELLE – Everyone’s Talking About Heated Rivalry’s Sex Scenes—Meet the Woman Who Choreographed Them – December 5, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Slate – A Detailed Review of the Sex Scenes in Heated Rivalry – December 5, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Variety – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star François Arnaud on Episode 3’s Surprise Romance, Sex Scenes With [SPOILER] and Coming Out as Bisexual: ‘I Didn’t Want to Hide’ – December 5, 2025 | LINK | PDF – THANK YOU TO LAURA FOR SENDING THIS ONE IN
TV Guide – Heated Rivalry: François Arnaud Unpacks Scott’s Big Episode and Why the Intimacy Is Different – December 4, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Teen Vogue – Will Heated Rivalry Have a Season 2? Here’s Everything We Know So Far | LINK | PDF
Deadline – ‘Heated Rivalry’s François Arnaud Unpacks Scott’s “Cautionary” Rom-Com Episode, Jokes It’s “A Different Porn Category” – December 4, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Entertainment Weekly – Steamy Heated Rivalry star is also an iconic DC Comics villain — and you didn’t even realize it – December 4, 2025 | LINK | PDF
No Film School – ‘Heated Rivalry’: What Viral Success Can Teach You About Adapting Beloved Source Material – December 4, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Movieweb – HBO Max’s 92% Rated “Steamy” New Sports Romance Heats Up Streaming After an Intense Two-Episode Premiere – December 4, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Instinct – The Steamy Sex Scenes of ‘Heated Rivalry’: No Boundaries, Just Passion – December 4, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Swooon – ‘Heated Rivalry’: Who Are Kip Grady & Scott Hunter? Get to Know the Characters – December 4, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Queerty – Heated Rivalry: Hudson Williams & Connor Storrie on how they avoided “boring” sex – December 4, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Evan Ross Katz -‘Heated Rivalry’ Creator Jacob Tierney Answers My Litany of Questions – December 3, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Queerty – Who is Jacob Tierney? The Heated Rivalry creator’s surprising child star past & other great gay projects – December 3, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Vulture – Heated Rivalry Is a Horny Gay Dream Come True – December 3, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Philadelphia Gay News – My guilty pleasure – December 3, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Indy100 – Heated Rivalry – the new gay hockey romance TV adaptation the internet can’t get enough of – December 3, 2025 | LINK | PDF
The Sydney Morning Herald – I don’t like ice hockey or romance, but this very steamy gay sports drama is great fun – December 3, 2025 | LINK | PDF
The Inevitable Substack – Heated Conversations – December 2, 2025 | LINK | PDF – THANK YOU TO LAURA FOR SENDING THIS ONE IN!
Omnivorous – TV Review: “Heated Rivalry” (Episodes 1-2) – December 2, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Cosmopolitan – Thank God There’s Barely Any Hockey In ‘Heated Rivalry’ – December 2, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Screen Rant -Heated Rivalry: Here Are The Answers To Your 5 Biggest Questions – December 2, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Yahoo – Where Was ‘Heated Rivalry’ Filmed, You Ask? All the Locations in HBO’s Steamy Hockey Romance – December 2, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Yahoo UK – ‘Heated Rivalry’ show vs the book: every major change explained (so far) – December 2, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Out – Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams’ nasty back arch is breaking the internet – December 2, 2025 | LINK | PDF
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Pride – Connor Storrie & Hudson Williams spill on their sexy chemistry on Heated Rivalry – December 1, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Swooon – ‘Heated Rivalry’: Connor Storrie Teases Shane & Ilya’s Cottage Scenes – December 1, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Queerty – The best LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming to streaming December 2025 – December 1, 2025 | LINK | PDF
SSBCrack – Stars of Heated Rivalry Share Behind-the-Scenes Chemistry During Audition Process – December 1, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Koimoi – Heated Rivalry: HBO Max’s New Queer Hockey Drama Has The Internet Talking – December 1, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Collider – Spicy New Hockey Drama With 95% RT Scores Big on Streaming After 2-Episode Premiere – December 1, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Variety – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Actors Say Sexual Chemistry Started in Auditions: ‘Felt Like He Was Going to Pin Me Down and F— Me’ – December 1, 2025 | LINK | PDF
The Cut – Help, I’m Obsessed With Heated Rivalry – December 1, 2025 | LINK | PDF
NY Times – ‘Heated Rivalry,’ Plus 8 Things to Watch on TV This Week – December 1, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Buzzfeed – Everyone’s Obsessing Over HBO’s Latest Hit “Heated Rivalry” — But 99% Of Americans Definitely Missed *This* Detail That Has Canadians Laughing Uncontrollably – December 1, 2025 | LINK | PDF
NOVEMBER 2025
Deadline – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Recall Audition Chemistry: “Felt Like He Was Going To Pin Me Down & F**k Me” – November 30, 2025 | LINK | PDF
OUT – A guide to the Heated Rivalry characters, actors, and gay storylines – November 29, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Xtra – ‘Heated Rivalry’ is the steamy hockey romance we deserve – November 28, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Le Devoir – «Rivalité passionnée»: un hockey haut en couleur – November 28, 2025 | LINK | PDF FR | PDF EN
Tell-Tale TV – Heated Rivalry Season 1 Episode 1 Review: Rookies – November 28, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Pink News – Crave’s Heated Rivalry hit the ice at breakneck speed – November 28, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Lainey Gossip – Crave’s Heated Rivalry is the horniest new television series we’ve had in a long time – November 28, 2025 | LINK | PDF
The Gazette – New Crave hockey drama series Heated Rivalry puts sexy gay spin on the classic Montreal-Boston tension – November 28, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Playback – Crave’s Heated Rivalry hit the ice at breakneck speed | LINK | This is a paid website and I do not have a subscription
Collider – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Review: HBO Max’s Sizzling Hockey Romance Series Will Heat Up Your Screen This Winter – November 27, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Toronto Life – “We deserve a gay show that is sexy and horny and fun”: Jacob Tierney on his new queer hockey romance, Heated Rivalry – November 27, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Bell Media – Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie Slice The Ice and Keep a Secret in HEATED RIVALRY – November 27, 2025 | LINK | PDF
La Presse – Une brûlante romance sportive servie sur glace – November 27, 2025 | LINK | PDF FR | PDF EN
The Sydney Morning Herald – ‘That’s the danger, that’s the appeal’: The gay ice hockey drama breaking the rules – November 27, 2025 | LINK | PDF – THANK YOU TO LAURA FOR SENDING THIS ONE IN!
Hollywood Reporter – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Review: HBO Max’s Horny Hockey Drama Is a Playful Gay Romance for Grown-Ups – November 26, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Hollywood Reporter -How ‘Heated Rivalry’ Became the Internet’s Favorite Show — Before It’s Even Aired – November 25, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Teen Vogue – Inside ‘Heated Rivalry,’ the Gay Hockey Romance Series Changing Queer TV – November 20, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Bell Media – Bell Media’s Original Series HEATED RIVALRY Scores Major International Sales Ahead of Premiere, Including HBO Max in the U.S. and Australia – November 19, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Just Jared – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Series, About Romance Between Two Hockey Players, Will Debut on HBO Max Next Week – November 19, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Swooon – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Scores U.S. Premiere Date: Latest Updates on the Gay Hockey Romance Series – November 19, 2025 | LINK | PDF
The Hollywood Reporter – Gay Hockey Romance Series ’Heated Rivalry’ Acquired By HBO Max in U.S. and Australia – November 19, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Variety – Bell Media’s Hockey Romance Series ‘Heated Rivalry’ Sells to HBO Max in the U.S. and Australia (EXCLUSIVE) – November 19, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Edge Media Network – Ice, Sweat, and Scandal: ‘Heated Rivalry’ Turns Up the Heat on Queer Sports TV | LINK | PDF
Instinct Magazine – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Drops Scorching Shirtless Poster | LINK | PDF
Señal News – JACOB TIERNEY AND BRENDAN BRADY FROM ACCENT AIGU ENTERTAINMENT: “WE WANTED TO TAKE ROMANCE SERIOUSLY” – November 12, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Pride – Sexy gay hockey series ‘Heated Rivalry’ drops this month — here’s everything you need to know – November 11, 2025 | LINK | PDF
OCTOBER 2025
Fugues – Rivalité brûlante, une histoire d’amour sur glace – October 31, 2025 | LINK | PDF FR | PDF EN
Swooon – ‘Heated Rivalry’: Meet Hudson Williams & Connor Storrie, the Stars of Crave’s Gay Hockey Romance – October 30, 2025 | LINK | PDF
The Times of India – As the NHL waits for its first openly gay start, “Heated Rivalry” brings that reality to television – October 29, 2025 | LINK | PDF
CBC – This Halifax author’s popular hockey romance book is being made into a TV series- October 28, 2025 | LINK
CBC – The hot new spaces bringing romance readers together – October 25, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Instinct Magazine – The Wait is Over—’Heated Rivalry’ Trailer Finally Drops! – October 13, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Q News – Hockey players hook up in trailer for new series Heated Rivalry – October 12, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Pink News – The trailer for gay ice hockey drama Heated Rivalry proves this is the hottest queer show of the fall – October 10, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Gay Times – Heated Rivalry: Crave unveils official trailer and release date for steamy gay romance – October 10, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Pink News – Heated Rivalry teases trailer for gay ice hockey series with Connor Storie topless locker room snap – October 7, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Heated Rivalry Filming Locations (2025) | LINK | PDF
Crave Breaks the Ice with Trailer and Debut Date for its New Original Series HEATED RIVALRY, Premiering November 28 – October 9, 2025 | LINK | PDF
SEPTEMBER 2025
IN Magazine – Crave’s Gay Hockey Drama To Debut In November…And We Have A First Look – September 26, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Deadline – ‘Heated Rivalry’: First Look At Crave’s Steamy Canadian Ice Hockey Drama; Launch Date Set – September 24, 2025 | LINK | PDF
JUNE 2025
The Montreal Newspaper – François Arnaud et Sophie Nélisse en vedette dans «Heated Rivalry», une série queer campée dans le monde du hockey professionnel – June 13, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Instinct Magazine – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Doesn’t Just Subvert the Sports Drama — It Queers It – June 8, 2025 | LINK | PDF
The Achillean – ‘Letterkenny’ and ‘Shoresy’ Creator Is Finally Making a Gay Hockey Series – June 7, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Hollywood Reporter – Jacob Tierney Adapting ‘Heated Rivalry,’ Gay Hockey Romance Novel for TV – June 5, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Bell Media – Bell Media Announces 2025/26 Original Content Slate – June 5, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Touchwood PR – PRODUCTION UNDERWAY ON JACOB TIERNEY’S HEATED RIVALRY, A STEAMY AND HEARTFELT STORY OF LOVE, RIVALRY, AND IDENTITY – June 5, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Edge Media – Love on the Ice: Queer Romance ‘Heated Rivalry’ Gets the Series Treatment at Crave – June 5, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Guelph Today – Crave show filming at Sleeman Centre – June 3, 2025 | LINK | PDF
JANUARY 2025
Cinemaholic – Rachel Reid’s Heated Rivalry Adaptation in the Works at Crave – January 13, 2025 | LINK | PDF
2023
Washington Post – Hockey romance novels Are in the news. Here’s why they’re so popular. August 6, 2023 | LINK | PDF