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ABC (Australia)
Why straight men’s embrace of a queer sports romance TV show matters right now – January 13, 2026 | LINK | PDF
ABS-CBN
HERE IN HOLLYWOOD: A ‘Heated’ exchange with Hollywood’s newest stars – January 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
THE ACHILLEAN
‘Letterkenny’ and ‘Shoresy’ Creator Is Finally Making a Gay Hockey Series – June 7, 2025 | LINK | PDF
ADVOCATE
Hockey player’s viral coming-out was ‘overwhelming’ in ‘the best way possible’ – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Is Heated Rivalry based on a true story? Yes…sort of – December 8, 2025 | LINK | PDF
THE AMERICAN BAZAAR
Why ‘Heated Rivalry’ resonates with Indian American families – January 25, 2026 | LINK | PDF
THE ANKLER
Inside Hollywood’s Book Wars: How a Top Universal Exec Decides What to Buy – January 21, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Why Bell Media Execs Went All in on ‘Heated Rivalry’ — and How the Bet Paid Off – December 17, 2025 | LINK
TV in 3: HBO’s Horny Hockey Hunks Go Viral; CBS’ Showrunner Scramble – December 12, 2025 – LINK | PDF
THE ANSWER
‘Heated Rivalry’ series mixes hockey and queer romance and is scoring big audiences – December 25, 2025 | LINK | PDF
THE AQUINIAN
Commentary: Heated Rivalry, a game-changer series – January 19, 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
THE ATLANTIC
SNL Aces the Heated Rivalry Meme – January 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
THE ATHLETIC
‘Heated Rivalry’ star François Arnaud calls on NHL to improve LGBTQ+ inclusion – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Hit show ‘Heated Rivalry’ became a TV phenomenon. Can it change hockey culture? – January 6, 2026 | LINK | PDF
AUTOMOTIVE NEWS
False Jeep conspiracy theory takes hold among fans of TV show ‘Heated Rivalry’ – January 22, 2026 | LINK | PDF
THE AUTOPIAN
Here’s What the Characters of Heated Rivalry Would Drive in 2026 – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF
AXIOS
“Heated Rivalry” craze fills San Diego library waitlists – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
AZ CENTRAL
4 ‘Heated Rivalry’ events you have to go to in metro Phoenix – January 24, 2026 | LINK | PDF
How accurate is ‘Heated Rivalry’ from a hockey perspective? – January 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF
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BACKSTAGE
How to Get Cast on HBO Max’s ‘Heated Rivalry’ – January 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF
BBC
It started as fan-fiction smut. Now everyone is talking about TV drama Heated Rivalry – January 17, 2026 | LINK | PDF
BELL MEDIA
Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie Slice The Ice and Keep a Secret in HEATED RIVALRY – November 27, 2025 | LINK | PDF
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
Crave Breaks the Ice with Trailer and Debut Date for its New Original Series HEATED RIVALRY, Premiering November 28 – October 9, 2025 | LINK | PDF
Bell Media Announces 2025/26 Original Content Slate – June 5, 2025 | LINK | PDF
BCIT NEWS
Heated Rivalry’s hot hockey romance sparks conversations around inclusivity – January 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
BILLBOARD
‘HEATED RIVALRY’ TRACKS SHOOT & SCORE ON BILLBOARD CHARTS – January 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
‘HEATED RIVALRY’ IS GETTING AN OFFICIAL SOUNDTRACK – AND IT’S COMING SOONER THAN YOU THINK – January 13, 2026 | LINK | PDF
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
T.A.T.U.’S ‘ALL THE THINGS SHE SAID’ LEADS BIGGEST ‘HEATED RIVALRY’ SYNCH BUMPS YET ON STREAMING – December 17, 2025 | LINK | PDF
‘HEATED RIVALRY’ SYNCHS LEAD TO BIG GAINS FOR FEIST, WOLF PARADE, WET LEG & MORE INDIE FAVORITES – December 10, 2025 | LINK | PDF
BLEEDING COOL
Doctor Who Showrunner RTD: Heated Rivalry Is “Absolutely Excellent” – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF
BLOOMBERG
‘Heated Rivalry’ Has Given the NHL a Test – January 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
BUSINESS INSIDER
How ‘Heated Rivalry’ fans took over the internet – January 15, 2026 | LINK | PDF
BUSTLE
Boyfriends? No, Boy Friends – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Connor Storrie & Ayo Edebiri’s Golden Globes Link-Up Is Going Viral – January 11, 2026 | 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
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
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THE CANADIAN PRESS
B.C. cities face off for a piece of ‘Heated Rivalry’ star Hudson Williams – January 25, 2026 | LINK | PDF
‘Heated Rivalry’ star François Arnaud on navigating fame, fans and online firestorms – January 17, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CANOE
Canoe – Canadians can’t get enough ‘Heated Rivalry’: Newly-announced sequel is Indigo’s biggest romance pre-order – January 13, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CASTANET KAMLOOPS
Kamloops actor Hudson Williams continues meteoric rise with Golden Globes appearance – January 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CBC CANADA
How the cinematography of Heated Rivalry turns up the temperature – January 23, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid has 5 books on the Canadian bestseller list this week – January 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
A yearning serenade from the Heated Rivalry soundtrack, and 6 more songs you need to hear this week – January 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Heated Rivalry’s costume designer on the show’s hottest style moments — yes, including the ‘tuna melt pants’ – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The Heated Rivalry official soundtrack is coming this week – January, 14 2026 | LINK | PDF
Heated Rivalry fans urged to come to the cottage by Canadian tourism boards – January 13, 2026 | LINK | PDF
How the Ontario home of a bridal makeup artist became Shane Hollander’s love nest in Heated Rivalry – January 9, 2026
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Heated Rivalry’s Shane is autistic. If you didn’t notice, that’s the point – January 8, 2026
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Nova Scotia author Rachel Reid shares how to cure your Heated Rivalry hangover – December 26, 2025
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Everyone’s obsessed with Heated Rivalry. Could it change how we see gay sex on screen? – December 25, 2025
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Why are women so into the man-on-man romance in Heated Rivalry? – December 18, 2025
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From Heated Rivalry to KPop Demon Hunters, let’s celebrate the Canadian culture makers who defined 2025 – December 11, 2025
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Heated Rivalry breakout leads discuss their overnight success, the fans’ butt tweets, and the stories behind viral moments – December 11, 2025
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This Halifax author’s popular hockey romance book is being made into a TV series – October 28, 2025
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The hot new spaces bringing romance readers together – October 25, 2025
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CBC NEWS
“Heated Rivalry” boosting demand for NHL tickets, SeatGeek says – January 23, 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
CHCH
Destination Ontario touts restaurants, historic villa where ‘Heated Rivalry’ filmed – January 13, 2026 | LINK | PDF
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
For Chicago Pride Hockey, ‘Heated Rivalry’ is more than just a show – January 17, 2026 | LINK | PDF
THE CINEMAHOLIC
Rachel Reid’s Heated Rivalry Adaptation in the Works at Crave – January 13, 2025
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CITY NEWS
Jacob Tierney, Maggie Kang to appear at Departure Festival – January 21, 2026 | LINK | PDF
COLLIDER
‘Heated Rivalry’ Keeps Scoring as It Crosses Major HBO Max Milestone – January 17, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Thanks To ‘Heated Rivalry’ This Near-Perfect Rock Song Has Skyrocketed Back into Popularity – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF
The 10 Best Characters in ‘Heated Rivalry,’ Ranked – December 18, 2025
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Now That ‘Heated Rivalry’ Is Returning for Season 2, the Show Has To Spotlight This Overlooked Book Character – December 15, 2025
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Spicy New Hockey Drama With 95% RT Scores Big on Streaming After 2-Episode Premiere – December 1, 2025
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‘Heated Rivalry’ Review: HBO Max’s Sizzling Hockey Romance Series Will Heat Up Your Screen This Winter – November 27, 2025
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COMPLEX
Connor Storrie Reveals His Unexpected Favorite ‘Heated Rivalry’ Moments – January 8, 2026
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THE CONVERSATION
Heated Rivalry scores for queer visibility — but also exposes the limits of representation – January 15, 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
Confirmed: Hudson Williams Smells Really Good – January 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
All the Times Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams Were Caught Being Cute at the Golden Globes – January 11, 2026 | LINK
Exclusive: Hudson Williams & Connor Storrie Are Rival Fae Princes in Quinn’s New Romantasy Audio, ‘Ember & Ice’ – December 29, 2025
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How to watch Heated Rivalry in the UK: Everything you need to know as show gets New Year release date – December 24, 2025
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How To Read ‘Heated Rivalry’ & All Of Rachel Reid’s ‘Game Changers’ Books In Order – December 5, 2025
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Thank God There’s Barely Any Hockey In ‘Heated Rivalry’ – December 2, 2025
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THE CRIMSON WHITE
Culture Pick – ‘I’m coming to the cottage’: Heated Rivalry encapsulates Gen-Z yearning – January 7, 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
Ottawa Senators selling ‘Heated Rivalry’ inspired jerseys – January 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF
B.C. city launches contest to eat where ‘Heated Rivalry’ star worked – January 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says he binged ‘Heated Rivalry’ in one night – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
‘Heated Rivalry’ rewatch event brings fans together at Montreal bookshop | January 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF
All the places ‘Heated Rivalry’ filmed in Toronto and Ontario – December 27, 2025
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CULTURED
First a Waiter. Then a Clown. Now, Connor Storrie is a Hollywood Heartthrob – December 26, 2025
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THE CUT
Hudson Williams Crashed Dsquared2’s Site – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Connor Storrie Manifested This – December 16, 2025
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The Beauty Products Heated Rivalry Star Hudson Williams Uses to the Last Drop – December 16, 2025
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Help, I’m Obsessed With Heated Rivalry – December 1, 2025
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THE DAILY CAMPUS
Heated Rivalry’ scores a goal with audiences – January 21, 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
THE DAILY ORANGE
‘Heated Rivalry’ hits with fans, sheds light on underrepresented community – January 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
DAME
Dame – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Renewed My Faith in Sex With Men – January 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF
DEADLINE
Impression Entertainment Signs ‘Heated Rivalry’s François Arnaud – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Jimmy Fallon Nominates ‘Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams To Host ‘SNL’ After ‘Tonight Show’ Audience “Went Bonkers” – January 17, 2026 | LINK | PDF
‘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
Amplified Signs ‘Heated Rivalry’ Actor Robbie G.K. – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDFJ
GLAAD Media Awards: ‘Heated Rivalry’, ‘Stranger Things’ & ‘Christy’ Among 2026 Nominees – January 7, 2026 LINK | PDF
Janelle James And ‘Heated Rivalry’s Connor Storrie To Reveal SAG-AFTRA’s Actor Awards Nominees – January 5, 2026 LINK | PDF
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
‘Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams Signs With CAA – December 17, 2025 LINK | PDF
‘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
‘Heated Rivalry’s François Arnaud Unpacks Scott’s “Cautionary” Rom-Com Episode, Jokes It’s “A Different Porn Category” – December 4, 2025 LINK | PDF
‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Recall Audition Chemistry: “Felt Like He Was Going To Pin Me Down & F**k Me” – November 30, 2025 LINK | PDF
‘Heated Rivalry’: First Look At Crave’s Steamy Canadian Ice Hockey Drama; Launch Date Set – September 24, 2025 | LINK | PDF
DECIDER
‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 1 Ending Explained: Is Shane and Ilya’s Secret Romance Exposed? – December 26, 2025 LINK | PDF
DEFECTOR
‘Heated Rivalry’ Is Bringing Me Back To Hockey – December 26, 2025 LINK | PDF
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| EDGE MEDIA NETWORK | January 3, 2025 | Straight Men Embrace ‘Heated Rivalry’: Gay Hockey Romance Captures Unexpected Fans LINK | PDF |
| November 15, 2025 | Ice, Sweat, and Scandal: ‘Heated Rivalry’ Turns Up the Heat on Queer Sports TV LINK | PDF | |
| June 5, 2025 | Love on the Ice: Queer Romance ‘Heated Rivalry’ Gets the Series Treatment at Crave LINK | PDF | |
| EDITS AND REVISIONS | December 11, 2025 | What’s the deal with MM romance? Why women love Heated Rivalry and queer men. LINK |
| EDMONTON JOURNAL | January 14, 2026 | Heated Rivalry fever strikes Edmonton – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| ELLE | January 11, 2026 | Elle – Heated Rivalry Stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie Prove Opposites Attract at the Golden Globes – January 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| January 11, 2026 | Elle – All the Best Moments Between Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie at the 2026 Golden Globes – January 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF | |
| January 5, 2026 | ELLE Exclusive: ‘Episode Three Was A Full 180’: Robbie G.K. On Playing Kip In ‘Heated Rivalry’ LINK | PDF | |
| December 25, 2025 | 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 LINK | PDF | |
| December 5, 2025 | Everyone’s Talking About Heated Rivalry’s Sex Scenes—Meet the Woman Who Choreographed Them LINK | PDF | |
| ELLE CANADA | January 25, 2026 | How Hudson Williams Got Ready to Carry the Olympic Torch – January 25, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY | January 7, 2026 | Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams says closeted professional athletes have been reaching out privately LINK | PDF |
| December 29, 2025 | Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams reveals Shane’s favorite movies — and a beloved rom-com takes the top spot LINK | PDF | |
| December 26, 2025 | Heated Rivalry creator confirms season 2 premiere timeline, addresses Common Goal character LINK | PDF | |
| December 19, 2025 | Heated Rivalry star Robbie G.K. on that episode 5 kiss, auditioning for Scott first, and giving ‘Skip’ their happy moment LINK | PDF | |
| December 5, 2025 | Heated Rivalry star shot about ‘two days of sex scenes’ that aren’t in episode 3: ‘Maybe they’re saving it’ LINK | PDF | |
| December 4, 2025 | Steamy Heated Rivalry star is also an iconic DC Comics villain — and you didn’t even realize it LINK | PDF | |
| EVAN ROSS KATZ | December 16, 2025 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Robbie G.K. Has Seen Your Tweets LINK |
| December 3, 2025 | Evan Ross Katz -‘Heated Rivalry’ Creator Jacob Tierney Answers My Litany of Questions LINK | PDF | |
| ENVI MEDIA | January 13, 2026 | Envi Media – Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova Talks ‘Heated Rivalry,’ Authenticity, and the Future She’s Chasing – January 13, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| EXTRA | January 19, 2026 | ‘Heated Rivalry’s’ Hudson Williams Hits the Runway at Milan Fashion Week – January 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| THE EYE OPENER | January 20, 2026 | From Page to screen: Queer representation hits the ice – January 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
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| FASHION | January 12, 2026 | Fashion – At the Golden Globes, Heated Rivalry Won Best Dressed – January 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| FILMING LOCATION | Heated Rivalry Filming Locations (2025) LINK | PDF | |
| FORBES | January 20, 2026 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ Raves Become Nationwide Phenomenon – January 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| January 16, 2026 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ Actress Christina Chang Talks Season 2 And Her Career – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF | |
| December 30, 2025 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ Is Disqualified From The Emmys, And Season 2 May Be Too LINK | PDF | |
| December 25, 2025 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ Actor Robbie G.K. On His Career And The Show’s Future LINK | PDF | |
| FUGUES | October 31, 2025 | Rivalité brûlante, une histoire d’amour sur glace LINK | PDF FR | PDF EN |
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| GAY TIMES | December 27, 2025 | Heated Rivalry creator and stars dissect the intimate moments in the season 1 finale LINK | PDF |
| October 10, 2025 | Heated Rivalry: Crave unveils official trailer and release date for steamy gay romance LINK | PDF | |
| GAYETY | December 10, 2025 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Surprise Fans at Hi Tops Trivia Night in West Hollywood and Share Message for LGBTQ+ Youth LINK | PDF – THANK YOU TO LAURA FOR SENDING THIS ONE IN! |
| December 9, 2025 | Robbie G.K. Is the Barista Boyfriend Fantasy Taking Over ‘Heated Rivalry’ LINK | PDF | |
| THE GAZETTE | November 28, 2025 | New Crave hockey drama series Heated Rivalry puts sexy gay spin on the classic Montreal-Boston tension LINK | PDF |
| GCN | December 18, 2025 | Steamy hockey drama Heated Rivalry gets Irish release date LINK | PDF |
| GEEK SIDED | January 18, 2026 | Heated Rivalry fans need to watch Hudson Williams’ cameo in CBS’s most-watched show – January 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| GLAMOUR | January 15, 2026 | Glamour – Heated Rivalry Season 2: Christina Chang Teases This Surprising Pairing – January 15, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| December 26, 2025 | Hudson Williams Gets Serious About the Heated Rivalry Season Finale LINK | PDF | |
| December 18, 2025 | Heated Rivalry Star François Arnaud Is Also Crying About Scott and Kip LINK | PDF | |
| THE GLOBE AND MAIL | January 9, 2026 | Heated Rivalry is a (pirated) hit in China, despite a crackdown on LGBTQ content LINK | PDF |
| January 4, 2026 | The Toronto vintage shop behind some of Heated Rivalry’s best looks LINK | PDF | |
| December 27, 2025 | Wolf Parade’s Spencer Krug on his music’s viral moment, courtesy of Heated Rivalry LINK | PDF | |
| December 27, 2025 | What Heated Rivalry’s success reveals about fan fiction’s cultural staying power LINK | PDF | |
| December 26, 2025 | How Heated Rivalry’s casting directors found the show’s perfect Shane and Ilya LINK | PDF | |
| GOLD DERBY | December 19, 2025 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ showrunner shares the secrets behind TV’s most popular romance and making ‘premium smut’ LINK | PDF |
| THE GONZAGA BULLETIN | January 22, 2026 | A monumental piece of queer media: reflections on “Heated Rivalry” – January 22, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| GQ | January 17, 2026 | Connor Storrie Is Everywhere—And So Are His Killer IWC Watches – January 17, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| January 12, 2026 | Connor Storrie’s 2026 Golden Globe Hairstyle Was Inspired by Kurt Cobain’s Mug Shot – January 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF | |
| January 9, 2026 | The secret to Hudson Williams’ glorious glutes in Heated Rivalry LINK | PDF | |
| January 8, 2026 | Connor Storrie’s suit is for the Ilya stans LINK | PDF | |
| January 5, 2026 | Heated Rivalry’s Costume Designer Also Loves Ilya’s Leopard Shirt (And Shane’s Sexy Reading Glasses) LINK | PDF | |
| GQ HYPE | December 23, 2025 | The Naked Ambition of the Heated Rivalry Boys LINK | PDF |
| GRAZIA | January 15, 2026 | Heated Rivalry Is The TV Show We Need Right Now – January 15, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| THE GUARDIAN | January 19, 2026 | Why can’t women enjoy Heated Rivalry without being treated with contempt? – January 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| January 12, 2026 | Heated Rivalry books sell out amid Australian fans’ infatuation with gay ice hockey TV show – January 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF | |
| GUELPH TODAY | June 3, 2025 | Crave show filming at Sleeman Centre LINK | PDF |
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| THE HAMILTON SPECTATOR | January 23, 2026 | Cameras for new season of hit show ‘Heated Rivalry’ could roll in summer – January 23, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| HARPER’S BAZAAR | December 26, 2025 | Hudson Williams Has a Message for Heated Rivalry Fans LINK | PDF |
| December 15, 2025 | 12 Authors on What Heated Rivalry’s Success Means for the Romance Community LINK | PDF | |
| HELLO | January 11, 2026 | Viewers binge-watching ‘masterpiece’ 6-part drama after landing new streaming home LINK | PDF |
| January 10, 2026 | Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie’s lives away from Heated Rivalry – including normal jobs before superstardom LINK | PDF | |
| HOCKEY FEED | January 14, 2026 | Hockey Feed -Star player becomes first NHLer to support hit series Heated Rivalry – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| HOLLYWOOD LIFE | December 9, 2025 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ Cast: Get to Know the Stars Playing Shane, Ilya, Scott, Kip & More LINK | PDF |
| HOLLYWOOD REPORTER | January 25, 2026 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie Partake in Olympic Torch Relay in Italy – January 25, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| January 22, 2026 | ‘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 | |
| January 14, 2026 | Connor Storrie Says He Pitched Himself to a Director at the Golden Globes – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF | |
| January 11, 2026 | Golden Globes 2026: Seen and Heard at Every Star-Studded Party LINK | PDF | |
| January 6, 2026 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie to Present at Golden Globes (Exclusive) LINK | PDF | |
| January 6, 2026 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Connor Storrie Signs With CAA (Exclusive) LINK | PDF | |
| December 26, 2025 | François Arnaud Was Ready to Be the “Game Changer” of the ‘Heated Rivalry’ Universe LINK | PDF | |
| December 26, 2027 | Critic’s Notebook: In Praise of ‘Heated Rivalry’ and Gay Happy Endings LINK | PDF | |
| December 23, 2025 | The Intricacies of Intimacy Coordination on TV’s Hottest Show ‘Heated Rivalry’ LINK | PDF | |
| December 22, 2025 | Down to Puck: Why Women Are Going Wild for ‘Heated Rivalry’ LINK | PDF | |
| December 18, 2025 | T.A.T.u’s “All The Things She Said” Spotify Streams More Than Double After ‘Heated Rivalry’ Episode LINK | PDF | |
| December 17, 2025 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ Scores UK and Irish Release on Sky LINK | PDF | |
| December 16, 2025 | Hudson Williams Always Believed in ‘Heated Rivalry’ — But Never Expected All This LINK | PDF | |
| December 13, 2025 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars on Shane and Ilya’s Relationship and Why We Love to Yearn LINK | PDF | |
| December 11, 2025 | Connor Storrie Was Convinced He Wasn’t Going to Book ‘Heated Rivalry’ LINK | PDF | |
| November 26, 2025 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ Review: HBO Max’s Horny Hockey Drama Is a Playful Gay Romance for Grown-Ups LINK | PDF | |
| November 25, 2025 | How ‘Heated Rivalry’ Became the Internet’s Favorite Show — Before It’s Even Aired LINK | PDF | |
| November 19, 2025 | Gay Hockey Romance Series ’Heated Rivalry’ Acquired By HBO Max in U.S. and Australia LINK | PDF | |
| June 5, 2025 | Jacob Tierney Adapting ‘Heated Rivalry,’ Gay Hockey Romance Novel for TV LINK | PDF | |
| HOUSTON CHRONICLE | January 12, 2026 | Houston Chronicle – HBO’s ‘Heated Rivalry’ star Connor Storrie has West Texas roots. Here’s what to know. – January 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| THE HOYA | January 14, 2026 | The Contained Expansiveness of ‘Heated Rivalry’ – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| HUFF POST | January 18, 2026 | Heated Rivalry Cast: Where Have You Seen The Hit Hockey Drama’s Stars Before? – January 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| December 19, 2025 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ Is As Heartfelt As It Is Horny LINK | PDF |
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| i-d | January 14, 2026 | i-d – François Arnaud Wants to Get Freaky – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| IN MAGAZINE | September 26, 2025 | Crave’s Gay Hockey Drama To Debut In November…And We Have A First Look LINK | PDF |
| INDY100 | December 3, 2025 | Heated Rivalry – the new gay hockey romance TV adaptation the internet can’t get enough of LINK | PDF |
| THE INEVITABLE SUBSTACK | December 2, 2025 | Heated Conversations LINK | PDF – THANK YOU TO LAURA FOR SENDING THIS ONE IN! |
| INSTINCT | December 4, 2025 | Instinct – The Steamy Sex Scenes of ‘Heated Rivalry’: No Boundaries, Just Passion LINK | PDF |
| ‘Heated Rivalry’ Drops Scorching Shirtless Poster LINK | PDF | ||
| October 13, 2025 | The Wait is Over—’Heated Rivalry’ Trailer Finally Drops! LINK | PDF | |
| June 8, 2025 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ Doesn’t Just Subvert the Sports Drama — It Queers It LINK | PDF | |
| INTERVIEW MAG | December 26, 2025 | Connor Storrie Didn’t Think This Was Going to Work Out LINK | PDF |
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| JUST JARED | November 19, 2025 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ Series, About Romance Between Two Hockey Players, Will Debut on HBO Max Next Week LINK | PDF |
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| KATIE COURIC MEDIA | January 12, 2026 | Katie Couric Media – Why “Heated Rivalry” Is a Girl’s Best Friend – January 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| January 9, 2026 | Katie Couric Media – Heated Rivalry and the Importance of Queer Joy and Activism LINK | PDF | |
| KOIMOI | December 1, 2025 | Heated Rivalry: HBO Max’s New Queer Hockey Drama Has The Internet Talking LINK | PDF |
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| LAINEY GOSSIP | January 19, 2026 | Hudson takes Milan -January 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| January 14, 2026 | It Is Still Very Heated – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF | |
| January 8, 2026 | The Globes of Rivalry LINK | PDF | |
| December 18, 2025 | Heated Rivalry is HBO’s crown jewel for the season LINK | PDF | |
| November 28, 2025 | Crave’s Heated Rivalry is the horniest new television series we’ve had in a long time LINK | PDF | |
| THE LANTERN | January 21, 2026 | The Lantern – Beyond the Ice: How “Heated Rivalry” is redefining masculinity in hockey – January 21, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| LANTHORN | January 19, 2026 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ has rightfully earned its popularity – January 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| LE DEVOIR | November 28, 2025 | «Rivalité passionnée»: un hockey haut en couleur LINK | PDF FR | PDF EN |
| LIFESTYLE, INC | December 26, 2025 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ series mixes hockey and queer romance and is scoring big audiences LINK | PDF |
| LITERARY HUB | January 22, 2026 | Why Heated Rivalry is the Perfect Adaptation of the Romance Novel’s Strict Conventions – January 22, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| LOS ANGELES BLADE | December 11, 2025 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ is the gay hockey romance you didn’t know you needed LINK | PDF |
| LOS ANGELES TIMES | January 18, 2026 | Los Angeles Times – How ‘Heated Rivalry’ became a joyful community: ‘It gave us a reason to dance’ – January 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| January 11, 2026 | The diary of a casual, not-at-all-obsessed ‘Heated Rivalry’ fan LINK | PDF |
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| MARIE CLAIRE | January 16, 2026 | Why Everyone Is Talking about Heated Rivalry Right Now (and the Books You Need to Read ASAP) – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| January 11, 2026 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie Just Made Their Golden Globes Red Carpet Debuts LINK | PDF | |
| January 9, 2026 | Can’t Wait for More ‘Heated Rivalry?’ Here’s Your Guide to Rachel Reid’s ‘Game Changers’ Books LINK | PDF | |
| December 26, 2025 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2: Everything We Know LINK | PDF | |
| THE MARY SUE | December 19, 2025 | Now Why Does ‘Heated Rivalry”s Rose Landry’s Movie Career Feel So Familiar LINK | PDF |
| MASHABLE | January 15, 2026 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ fans in Russia are breaking antigay laws to stream the show – January 15, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| MEN’S HEALTH | January 23, 2026 | Heated Rivalry Star François Arnaud Shares the Workout That Got Him in Scott Hunter Shape – January 23, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| January 16, 2026 | What Straight Guys Can Learn About Relationships From ‘Heated Rivalry’ – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF | |
| January 14, 2026 | Men’s Health – Heated Rivalry Star Hudson Williams Shares His Workout Plan – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF | |
| January 12, 2026 | Men’s Health – ‘Heated Rivalry’s’ Hudson Williams Used This Expert-Approved Skincare Brand at the Golden Globes – January 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF | |
| December 27, 2025 | How Connor Storrie Became Hollywood’s Hottest Commodity LINK | PDF | |
| Mid-Day | January 18, 2026 | As ‘Heated Rivalry’ goes viral, Mumbaikars dive into what makes it popular, and why India needs to see more – January 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL | January 19, 2026 | Following ‘Heated Rivalry’ craze, Admirals Hockey Romance Night returns – January 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| MONTREAL BLOG | December 12, 2025 | This Montreal-based hockey romance series has everyone talking — and a new season is coming LINK | PDF |
| MONTREAL GAZETTE | January 18, 2026 | Heated Rivalry soundtrack was laid down in Quebec — and is now streaming – January 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| January 17, 2026 | Justin Trudeau, McGill University join buzz around Heated Rivalry – January 17, 2026 | LINK | PDF | |
| January 8, 2026 | The Heated Rivalry phenomenon: Why Montreal is hot for the steamy Canadian hit LINK | PDF | |
| December 18, 2025 | Bestselling Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid heats up the Victoire dressing room in Halifax LINK | PDF | |
| THE MONTREAL NEWSPAPER | June 13, 2025 | François Arnaud et Sophie Nélisse en vedette dans «Heated Rivalry», une série queer campée dans le monde du hockey professionnel LINK | PDF |
| MOVIEWEB | December 4, 2025 | HBO Max’s 92% Rated “Steamy” New Sports Romance Heats Up Streaming After an Intense Two-Episode Premiere LINK | PDF |
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| NATIONAL POST | January 19, 2026 | Allan Stratton: ‘Heated Rivalry’ is a charming love story that isn’t preachy – January 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| NBC NEWS | January 10, 2026 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ is steamy. The fan edits are even steamier. LINK | PDF |
| NEWS 5 | December 30, 2025 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ emphasizes how representation can help queer love go further LINK | PDF |
| THE NEWS HOUSE | January 18, 2026 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ turns the heat up on queer conversations within the sports world – January 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| NEW YORK TIMES | January 20, 2026 | On ‘Late Night,’ in the Club and at the Gym: ‘Heated Rivalry’ Is Everywhere – January 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| January 12, 2026 | Who Is Watching ‘Heated Rivalry’? – January, 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF | |
| January 3, 2026 | A Sweet, Sexy, Happy Love Story Between Two Men. Revolutionary. LINK | PDF | |
| December 23, 2025 | Heated Rivalry’ Scores Big With Hockey and Sex LINK | PDF | |
| December 19, 2025 | She Put the Heat in Heated Rivalry LINK | PDF | |
| December 1, 2025 | ‘Heated Rivalry,’ Plus 8 Things to Watch on TV This Week LINK | PDF | |
| THE NEW YORKER | January 16, 2026 | The “Heated Rivalry” Mania – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| January 10, 2026 | The Delicious Anticipation–and, Yes, Release—of “Heated Rivalry” LINK | PDF | |
| NO FILM SCHOOL | December 4, 2025 | ‘Heated Rivalry’: What Viral Success Can Teach You About Adapting Beloved Source Material LINK | PDF |
| NPR | December 27, 2025 | What to expect from the finale of the icy-hot romance series, ‘Heated Rivalry’ LINK | PDF |
| NUMÉRO NETHERLANDS | December 29, 2025 | IN CONVERSATION WITH HUDSON WILLIAMS LINK | PDF |
| NUVO | November 2025 | François Arnaud Is Hollywood’s Quiet Chameleon LINK | PDF |
| NYLON | January 14, 2026 | NYLON – KSENIA DANIELA KHARLAMOVA IS HEATED RIVALRY’S FIERCEST ALLY – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
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| THE OBSERVER | January 16, 2026 | “Heated Rivalry”: lamplighters, love and legitimacy – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| OMNIVOROUS | December 2, 2025 | TV Review: “Heated Rivalry” (Episodes 1-2) LINK | PDF |
| OTTAWA BUSINESS JOURNAL | December 17, 2025 | Business heats up for Ottawa’s City Seltzer with cameo on viral series Heated Rivalry LINK |
| OUT | January 25, 2026 | Zohran Mamdani suggests Heated Rivalry to New Yorkers staying at home amid snowstorm – January 25, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| January 14, 2026 | Heated Rivalry inspires real-life hockey player to come out as gay – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF | |
| December 19, 2025 | Heated Rivalry: Robbie G.K. wants more Kip and Scott—and to play a superhero LINK | PDF | |
| December 13, 2025 | Heated Rivalry star Harrison Browne unpacks coming out as trans and historic hockey career LINK | PDF | |
| December 10, 2025 | Heated Rivalry stars Connor Storrie & Hudson Williams break the internet with steamy shower pics LINK | PDF | |
| December 9, 2025 | This sexy new Heated Rivalry pic ahead of episode 4 has fans crashing out LINK | PDF | |
| December 2, 2025 | Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams’ nasty back arch is breaking the internet LINK | PDF | |
| November 29, 2025 | A guide to the Heated Rivalry characters, actors, and gay storylines LINK | PDF | |
| OUTSMART MAGAZINE | December 24, 2025 | Why Everyone Wants to Go to the Cottage This Winter LINK | PDF |
| OUTSPORTS | January 20, 2026 | NHL’s Ottawa Senators sell out jerseys for ‘Heated Rivalry’ players Hollander and Rozanov – January 21, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
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| PAGE SIX | January 16, 2026 | 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 |
| PASTE | December 11, 2025 | Heated Rivalry raises the bar for queer sex on TV LINK | PDF |
| PEOPLE | January 12, 2026 | People – Heated Rivalry Author Rachel Reid Announces New Game Changers Book Unrivaled — See the Cover! (Exclusive) – January 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| December 30, 2025 | Heated Rivalry‘s Connor Storrie Just Teased He’s Ready to Make This Bold Change to His Look LINK | PDF | |
| PHILADELPHIA GAY NEWS | December 3, 2025 | My guilty pleasure LINK | PDF |
| THE PHILIPPINE STAR | January 17, 2-26 | Yes, ‘Heated Rivalry’ is steamy—that’s not the point – January 17, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| PHOENIX NEW TIMES | January 22, 2026 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ parties take over Phoenix venues – January 22, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| PINK NEWS | 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 |
| December 18, 2025 | Has Heated Rivalry already introduced the star of season two? LINK | PDF | |
| November 28, 2025 | Crave’s Heated Rivalry hit the ice at breakneck speed LINK | PDF | |
| October 10, 2025 | The trailer for gay ice hockey drama Heated Rivalry proves this is the hottest queer show of the fall LINK | PDF | |
| October 7, 2025 | Heated Rivalry teases trailer for gay ice hockey series with Connor Storie topless locker room snap LINK | PDF | |
| THE PITT NEWS | January 12, 2026 | Review | More than just sex, ‘Heated Rivalry’ tells an impactful story – January 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| PLAYBACK | Crave’s Heated Rivalry hit the ice at breakneck speed LINK | |
| LA PRESSE | November 27, 2025 | Une brûlante romance sportive servie sur glace LINK | PDF FR | PDF EN |
| PRIDE | December 26, 2025 | Heated Rivalry S1 E6 recap: things get spicy and sweet at the cottage LINK | PDF |
| December 19, 2025 | Heated Rivalry S1 E5 recap: confessions and the kiss that’s a total game changer LINK | PDF | |
| December 10, 2025 | Meet the sexy Heated Rivalry cast — from complete unknowns to famous actors you recognize LINK | PDF | |
| November 11, 2025 | Sexy gay hockey series ‘Heated Rivalry’ drops this month — here’s everything you need to know LINK | PDF | |
| PUCK | January 16, 2026 | Adidas’s ‘Heated Rivalry’ Boost & A Bloomingdale’s Revival – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
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The Queen’s Journal
‘Heated Rivalry’ update: I’m still at the cottage – January 9, 2026
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The Querent
I Would Start A War In Your Arms – January 17, 2026 | LINK
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
Heated Rivalry Episode 6: All the hottest & most emotional moments from the explosive Season 1 finale – December 26, 2025
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Heated Rivalry: Hudson Williams & Connor Storrie on how they avoided “boring” sex – December 4, 2025
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Who is Jacob Tierney? The Heated Rivalry creator’s surprising child star past & other great gay projects – December 3, 2025
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The best LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming to streaming December 2025 – December 1, 2025
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| RADIO CANADA | January 8, 2026 | « Heated Rivalry » : une librairie se présente comme son « quartier général » LINK | This is a really cool interview with Mathieu from Joie de Livre! |
| January 4, 2026 | Rivalité passionnée, le succès mondial qui sert la culture et l’économie d’ici LINK | PDF FR | PDF EN | |
| READING THE END | December 10, 2025 | Anatomy of a Sex Scene: Heated Rivalry Edition LINK | PDF |
| RESONATE | January 15, 2026 | Why Women Love Gay Hockey Romance: How Heated Rivalry Connects Western TV to Japanese Manga – January 15, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| ROGER EBERT | January 13, 2026 | Roger Ebert – The Many Reasons Women Are Watching “Heated Rivalry” – January 13, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| December 8, 2025 | HBO’s “Heated Rivalry” is the Sexiest and Most Significant Queer Show of the Year LINK | PDF | |
| ROLLING STONE | January 21, 2026 | THE NHL WANTS GAY FANS TO FEEL WELCOME. CAN ‘HEATED RIVALRY’ MAKE IT HAPPEN? – January 21, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| January 10, 2026 | 6 BOOKS TO READ AFTER ‘HEATED RIVALRY’ LINK | PDF | |
| January 9, 2026 | THAT HORNY, ERA-APPROPRIATE SOUNDTRACK WAS PIVOTAL TO ‘HEATED RIVALRY,’ SAYS CREATOR LINK | PDF | |
| January 8, 2026 | HUDSON WILLIAMS TEASES ‘EXTERNAL BATTLE’ IN ‘HEATED RIVALRY’ SEASON 2 LINK | PDF | |
| December 6, 2025 | ‘HEATED RIVALRY’: HOW A HOCKEY ROMANCE NOVEL BECAME A SMUTTY HBO HIT LINK | PDF – THANK YOU TO LAURA FOR SENDING THIS ONE IN! | |
| ROVA | January 18, 2026 | Why is everyone obsessed with ‘Heated Rivalry’? It’s not just the sex scenes – January 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
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| SALON | December 26, 2025 | On “Heated Rivalry,” the smut is the point LINK | PDF |
| SALT LAKE FILM REVIEW | January 11, 2026 | Salt Lake Film Review – A Deep Dive Into the Quietly Revolutionary World of ‘Heated Rivalry’ – January 11, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| THE SAN FRANCISCO STANDARD | January 17, 2026 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ has San Francisco ravenous for tuna melt sandwiches – January 17, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| January 15, 2026 | Before ‘Heated Rivalry,’ this SF hockey team brought pride to the ice – January 15, 2026 | LINK | PDF | |
| SCREEN RANT | January 9, 2026 | Connor Storrie Teases Post-Heated Rivalry Projects As Scripts Come Flooding In LINK | PDF |
| December 2, 2025 | Heated Rivalry: Here Are The Answers To Your 5 Biggest Questions LINK | PDF | |
| SEATTLE TIMES | December 30, 2025 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ review: Gay hockey adaptation on HBO one of 2025’s best shows LINK | PDF |
| SELF | January 14, 2026 | Where Are the Men Who Yearn? – January 14, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| SEÑAL NEWS | November 12, 2025 | JACOB TIERNEY AND BRENDAN BRADY FROM ACCENT AIGU ENTERTAINMENT: “WE WANTED TO TAKE ROMANCE SERIOUSLY” LINK | PDF |
| SFGATE | December 29, 2025 | ‘I want to f—k San Francisco’: The odd role the city plays in ‘Heated Rivalry’ LINK | PDF |
| SLASH FILM | December 12, 2025 | Heated Rivalry Episode 4 Destroyed A Generation With A Single Needle-Drop LINK | PDF – THANK YOU TO MARK FOR SENDING THIS ONE IN! |
| SLATE | December 17, 2025 | How Heated Rivalry Pulled Off Its Hat Trick LINK |
| December 5, 2025 | A Detailed Review of the Sex Scenes in Heated Rivalry LINK | PDF | |
| SPORTS BUSINESS JOURNAL | January 16, 2026 | HBO Max’s ‘Heated Rivalry’ puts NHL inclusion efforts under spotlight – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| SPOT | December 18, 2025 | Heated Rivalry 101: Why This Gay Hockey Romance Has Got The World Hot and Bothered LINK |
| SSBCRACK | December 1, 2025 | Stars of Heated Rivalry Share Behind-the-Scenes Chemistry During Audition Process LINK | PDF |
| THE SUFFOLK JOURNAL | January 20, 2026 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ scores big with romance in the rink – January 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| SWOOON | January 18, 2026 | ‘Heated Rivalry’: Your Guide to All the Couples in the Game Changers Book Universe – January 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| December 19, 2025 | ‘Heated Rivalry’: François Arnaud and Robbie G.K. Break Down Scott & Kip’s Game-Changing Moment LINK | PDF | |
| December 15, 2025 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ Author Confirms Popular Fan Theory About Shane LINK | PDF | |
| December 4, 2025 | ‘Heated Rivalry’: Who Are Kip Grady & Scott Hunter? Get to Know the Characters LINK | PDF | |
| December 1, 2025 | ‘Heated Rivalry’: Connor Storrie Teases Shane & Ilya’s Cottage Scenes LINK | PDF | |
| November 19, 2025 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ Scores U.S. Premiere Date: Latest Updates on the Gay Hockey Romance Series LINK | PDF | |
| October 30, 2025 | ‘Heated Rivalry’: Meet Hudson Williams & Connor Storrie, the Stars of Crave’s Gay Hockey Romance LINK | PDF | |
| THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD | December 3, 2025 | I don’t like ice hockey or romance, but this very steamy gay sports drama is great fun LINK | PDF |
| November 27, 2025 | ‘That’s the danger, that’s the appeal’: The gay ice hockey drama breaking the rules LINK | PDF – THANK YOU TO LAURA FOR SENDING THIS ONE IN! | |
| SYLVAN LAKE NEWS | January 6, 2026 | Opinion: A Canadian production that has taken the world by storm LINK | PDF |
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| TAG24 | January 17, 2026 | HIT TV SHOW HEATED RIVALRY SPARKS EMOTIONAL RESPONSE FROM GAY HOCKEY COMMUNITY – January 17, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| TEEN VOGUE | Will Heated Rivalry Have a Season 2? Here’s Everything We Know So Far LINK | PDF | |
| November 20, 2025 | Inside ‘Heated Rivalry,’ the Gay Hockey Romance Series Changing Queer TV LINK | PDF | |
| TELL-TALE TV | November 28, 2025 | Heated Rivalry Season 1 Episode 1 Review: Rookies LINK | PDF |
| TIMES COLONIST | January 15, 2026 | Heritage minister says hockey romance ‘Heated Rivalry’ is a Cancon triumph – January 15, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| TIME | January 9, 2026 | Heated Rivalry Handles Autism With Love, Care, and a Touch of Awkwardness – January 9. 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| TIME OUT | January 22, 2026 | Where to horn out over ‘Heated Rivalry’ in NYC – January 22, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| TIMES OF INDIA | December 27, 2025 | How Heated Rivalry became NHL’s most unexpected cultural breakthrough for a new generation LINK | PDF |
| October 29, 2025 | As the NHL waits for its first openly gay start, “Heated Rivalry” brings that reality to television LINK | PDF | |
| TIMID | December 31, 2025 | Hudson Williams – On love, vulnerability, and being believed in LINK | PDF |
| THEM | December 12, 2025 | For the Heated Rivalry Stars, Selling Sex Comes With Strings Attached LINK | PDF |
| TODAY | January 8, 2026 | Connor Storrie of ‘Heated Rivalry’ to Appear on TODAY in Morning Show Debut LINK | PDF |
| December 26, 2025 | What Happens in the ‘Heated Rivalry’ Sequel, ‘The Long Game’? LINK | PDF | |
| December 7, 2025 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ Is a Steamy Sensation. Author Rachel Reid Hopes It Changes TV Romance for Good LINK | PDF | |
| TORONTO.COM | January 12, 2026 | Toronto.com – ‘Heated Rivalry’ filming locations in Ontario to visit before the new book drops – January 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| TORONTO LIFE MAGAZINE | January 23, 2026 | Are you addicted to Heated Rivalry? – January 23, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| January 22, 2026 | “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 | |
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| November 27, 2025 | “We deserve a gay show that is sexy and horny and fun”: Jacob Tierney on his new queer hockey romance, Heated Rivalry LINK | PDF | |
| THE TORONTO STAR | January 25, 2026 | ‘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 |
| January 23, 2026 | Toronto Star – This University of Guelph hockey player is Shane Hollander’s body double on ‘Heated Rivalry’ – January 23, 2026 | LINK | PDF | |
| December 23, 2025 | Our top 12 culture moments of 2025, including ‘Heated Rivalry,’ ‘Sinners’ and that Coldplay couple LINK | PDF | |
| December 13, 2025 | She wrote ‘Heated Rivalry,’ the red-hot hockey romance that became the steamiest show on TV LINK | PDF | |
| TOUCHWOOD PUBLIC RELATIONS | June 5, 2025 | PRODUCTION UNDERWAY ON JACOB TIERNEY’S HEATED RIVALRY, A STEAMY AND HEARTFELT STORY OF LOVE, RIVALRY, AND IDENTITY LINK | PDF |
| THE TYEE | January 9, 2026 | The Glorious Warmth of ‘Heated Rivalry’ LINK | PDF |
| TYPE. SET. BROOKLYN | December 26, 2025 | The Fans Raising the Stakes in ‘Heated Rivalry’ on TikTok LINK | PDF |
| December 5, 2025 | Heated Rivalry’ Centers Gay Romance, but Women Can’t Get Enough of It LINK | PDF – THANK YOU TO JESSICA FOR SENDING THIS ONE IN! | |
| TV GUIDE | January 13, 2026 | TV Guide – Heated Rivalry: Christina Chang on Yuna and Shane’s Big Finale Moment – January 13, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| December 4, 2025 | Heated Rivalry: François Arnaud Unpacks Scott’s Big Episode and Why the Intimacy Is Different LINK | PDF | |
| TV LINE | December 26, 2025 | Heated Rivalry Finale: Shane And Ilya’s Cottage Escape Marks A Satisfying End To A Perfect Season — Grade It! – December 26, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
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| UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH | January 21, 2026 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ Recruits Guelph Gryphons for Game-Changing Hockey Tale – January 21, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| USA TODAY | December 27, 2025 | How ‘Heated Rivalry’ captured the queer need for travel sanctuaries LINK | PDF |
| December 26, 2025 | Q&A: ‘Heated Rivalry’ director hopes NHL welcomes new eyes LINK | PDF |
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| VANCOUVER SUN | January 21, 2026 | These B.C. cities lay claim to Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams – January 21, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| VANITY FAIR | January 23, 2026 | Vanity Fair – Heated Rivalry: How to Mint Two Stars in 60 Days or Less – January 23, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| January 21, 2026 | Storrie Time: How the Quinn App Got the Heated Rivalry Boys to Read You Smut – January 21, 2026 | LINK | PDF | |
| January 11, 2026 | Jennifer Lopez, Michael B. Jordan, Connor Storrie, and More Celebrate Awards Season with Vanity Fair and Amazon MGM Studios LINK | PDF | |
| January 7, 2026 | In Putin’s Homophobic Russia, Watching Heated Rivalry Is an Act of Rebellion and Hope LINK | PDF | |
| VARIETY | January 23, 2026 | How ‘Heated Rivalry’s’ Composer Peter Peter Created the Show’s Sexy Score: ‘I Was Improvising Live’ – January 23, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| January 22, 2026 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie Set as Olympic Torchbearers – January 22, 2026 | LINK | PDF | |
| January 11, 2026 | ‘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 | |
| January 8, 2026 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ Creators Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady to Be Honored at NYC LGBT Community Center Gala LINK | PDF | |
| January 7, 2026 | 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 LINK | PDF | |
| January 7, 2026 | ‘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’ LINK | PDF | |
| January 6, 2026 | ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Connor Storrie Sets Late-Night Debut With Seth Meyers (EXCLUSIVE) LINK | PDF | |
| December 30, 2025 | ‘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 LINK | PDF | |
| December 27, 2025 | Meet Shane Hollander’s Mom: ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Christina Chang on Parenting Queer Children and Thinking the Scripts Were ‘Soft Core Porn’ at First LINK | PDF | |
| December 26, 2027 | Hudson Williams on the ‘Heated Rivalry’ Finale, That Improvised Sex Scene and Shane’s Talk With His Mom: ‘That Ruined Me the Most’ LINK | PDF | |
| December 26, 2025 | ‘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!’ LINK | PDF | |
| December 22, 2025 | How ‘Heated Rivalry’ Became the Year’s Biggest TV Surprise: ‘We’re Now Premium Smut on HBO!’ LINK | PDF | |
| December 19, 2025 | ‘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 LINK | PDF | |
| December 13, 2025 | ‘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’ LINK | PDF | |
| December 5, 2025 | ‘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’ LINK | PDF – THANK YOU TO LAURA FOR SENDING THIS ONE IN | |
| December 1, 2025 | Variety – ‘Heated Rivalry’ Actors Say Sexual Chemistry Started in Auditions: ‘Felt Like He Was Going to Pin Me Down and F— Me’ LINK | PDF | |
| November 19, 2025 | Bell Media’s Hockey Romance Series ‘Heated Rivalry’ Sells to HBO Max in the U.S. and Australia (EXCLUSIVE) LINK | PDF | |
| VOGUE | January 20, 2026 | A Moment for the Women of Heated Rivalry – January 20, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| January 16, 2026 | Vogue – Zero Pucks Given: Hudson Williams on His Runway Debut at Dsquared2 – January 16, 2026 | LINK | PDF | |
| December 27, 2025 | 39 Thoughts I Had While Watching the Season 1 Finale of Heated Rivalry LINK | PDF | |
| December 17, 2025 | Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams Talks About His Best Asset LINK | PDF | |
| VOX | January 19, 2026 | The real reason people are so passionate about Heated Rivalry – January 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| VULTURE | January 22, 2026 | Vulture – Let’s Read Into Heated Rivalry’s Next Moves – January 22, 2026 | LINK | PDF |
| January 19, 2026 | Watching Straight Men Watch Heated Rivalry – The romance phenomenon has captivated the dudes and bros.- January 19, 2026 | LINK | PDF | |
| January 12, 2026 | Vulture – How Much Longer Can Heated Rivalry Keep This Going? – January 12, 2026 | LINK | PDF | |
| December 29, 2025 | The Heated Rivalry Boys Want to Whisper Sweet Nothings in Your Ears LINK | PDF | |
| December 22, 2025 | Upside Down With Connor Storrie LINK | PDF | |
| December 19, 2025 | Heated Rivalry’s Elder Statesman LINK | PDF | |
| December 18, 2025 | Heated Rivalry Adapts the Book’s Sex Scenes Beat by Beat LINK | PDF | |
| December 3, 2025 | Heated Rivalry Is a Horny Gay Dream Come True LINK | PDF |
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Connor Storrie Already Found His Red Carpet Signature – January 7, 2026
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WALL STREET JOURNAL
People Can’t Get Enough Hockey Romance and Nobody Knows Why. -December 17, 2025
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WASHINGTON POST
9 reasons everyone’s still talking about ‘Heated Rivalry’ – January 15, 2026 | LINK | PDF
Hockey romance novels Are in the news. Here’s why they’re so popular. – August 6, 2023
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WEHO ONLINE
‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Sweep WeHo Scene – December 26, 2025
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WEHO TIMES
Heated Rivalry Finale Watch Parties Take Over West Hollywood Bars – December 27, 2025
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WE MUST DISCUSS
I only want to talk about Heated Rivalry – December 14, 2025
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THE WRAP
‘Heated Rivalry’ Creator Unpacks Finale’s Risky Vibe Shift: ‘It Felt Like Bliss’ – December 25, 2025
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The Rise of ‘Heated Rivalry’: What Hollywood Can Learn From Canada’s Gay Hockey Smut Phenomenon | Analysis – December 19, 2025
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‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Tease What to Expect From Final 2 Episodes: ‘We Kind of Had a Disagreement About This’ – December 11, 2025
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WTA TENNIS
No. 1 ‘Heated Rivalry’ fan Gauff invites stars to Australian Open – January 18, 2026 | LINK | PDF
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| YAHOO | December 2, 2025 | Where Was ‘Heated Rivalry’ Filmed, You Ask? All the Locations in HBO’s Steamy Hockey Romance LINK | PDF |
| YAHOO UK | December 2, 2025 | Yahoo UK – ‘Heated Rivalry’ show vs the book: every major change explained (so far) LINK | PDF |