'Heated Rivalry,' the show that's shaking up hockey culture in Canada
- Posted on January 16, 2026
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'Heated Rivalry,' the show that's shaking up hockey culture in Canada

The series by Canadian director Jacob Tierney, which centers on a romance between two gay athletes, challenges the hyper-masculine foundations of hockey – a sport where no National Hockey League (NHL) player has yet dared to come out. The show is currently streaming on HBO Max in the United States.