So this has been around for months, but who cares! It's very timely and appropriate -- think of it as Tom Daley and Team GB celebrating their victory, on a beach. In speedos. Now, RuPaul would definitely read these guys for their lackluster lipsynching, but it's not about that, is it? It's about the most fantastic moment at 1:05. Okay, maybe 1:17. Ack no, 1:27! You be the judge and let us know your favorite part.
For my second time in Germany, I flew business class for the first time in my adult life, discovered the Christmas markets, and dabbled in Frankfurt nightlife.
Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander and Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov on Heated Rivalry episode 5; NHL player covers hockey stick with rainbow tape during an NHL Pride Night game.
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The National Hockey League has issued a new statement acknowledging the impact that the Crave/HBO Max show Heated Rivalry is having on welcoming new fans to professional hockey as a sport. Keep Reading →
Pedro Pascal at a promotional event for Eddington during the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival in May 2025; Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams on Heated Rivalry.
In case you didn't know, Pedro Pascal has been stanning Heated Rivalry just like the rest of us, and fandoms for both the actor and the Crave/HBO Max series are now clocking his sweet and hilarious reactions to social media posts about the gay hockey show that's taken over the world. Keep Reading →
Editor's note: This article contains spoilers for Heated Rivalry season 1 episode 5, "I'll Believe in Anything," now streaming on HBO Max. Keep Reading →
Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov and Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander on Heated Rivalry season 1 episode 5.
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The icy and extra spicy Crave/HBO Max series Heated Rivalry has had fans losing their minds over weekly new episodes from this epic rivals-to-lovers hockey romance saga that quickly became the gay internet's greatest obsession. Keep Reading →
François Arnaud as Scott Hunter; Robbie GK as Kip Grady on Heated Rivalry.
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Editor's note: This article contains spoilers for Heated Rivalry season 1 episode 5, titled "I'll Believe in Anything," now streaming on HBO Max. Keep Reading →
Harrison Browne as Scott in Pink Light short film; Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov and Harrison Browne as Connors on Heated Rivalry season 1 episode 4.
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Heated Rivalry episode 4 introduced fans to Connors, another pro hockey player who rooms with fellow teammate Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) and is played by Harrison Browne. After dedicating his entire life to hockey, coming out as a trans man, and starting an acting career, Browne still struggled to land roles on hockey-themed movies and TV shows. However, let's just say that 2025 was a game changer (pun intended) for Browne, who went on to write, direct, and star in his own short film, Pink Light, and had his talents recognized by showrunner Jacob Tierney, who secured him a role on the hit TV show from Crave and HBO Max. Keep Reading →
Heated Rivalry; Real-life NHL rivals Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby.
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard all about Heated Rivalry. But what you probably don’t know is how a real-life hockey rivalry and a certain Marvel movie played a role in the origins of the popular gay hockey romance show. Keep Reading →
The National Hockey League is the only major North American men's sports league with no current or former players who have come out.
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The queer hockey romance Heated Rivalry is taking over North America, airing on Crave Canada and HBO Max, but how similar is the real-life NHL to this popular show? Keep Reading →
François Arnaud as Scott Hunter on Heated Rivalry.
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François Arnaud starred in the first two episodes of Heated Rivalry as Scott Hunter — who, despite being the protagonist of book 1, Game Changer, in the series of novels written by Rachel Reid, is mostly a supporting character in the Crave original TV show streaming on HBO Max. Under showrunner Jacob Tierney, the main focus of Heated Rivalry is on the love story between Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie)... except for the third episode, titled "Hunter," that takes a detour to explore Scott's love story with Kip Grady (Robbie G.K.). Keep Reading →
Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov; Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander on Heated Rivalry.
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Connor Storrie (as Ilya Rozanov) and Hudson Williams (as Shane Hollander) are not only the two lead actors of Heated Rivalry, but also the indisputable breakout stars of the series — which, one should note, isn't always the case for both leads of a new queer TV show. Keep Reading →
Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov; Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander on Heated Rivalry.
HBO Max/Crave Canada
The sexual tension, intense yearning, and tender moments between Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) on Heated Rivalry has viewers losing their minds while watching the new HBO Max series based on Rachel Reid's series of books that's being brought to life by showrunner Jacob Tierney. Keep Reading →
Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander; Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov on Heated Rivalry.
HBO Max/Crave Canada
Starring Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander and Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov, the highly anticipated TV show adaptation of Heated Rivalry is finally here — and the gays are having the time of their lives with this sexy, sweet, and even funny love story between two closeted hockey players who can't resist each other despite being direct rivals on the rink. Keep Reading →
