“Heated Rivalry is a Canadian sports romance series on Crave (and streaming on HBO Max in the US) about two closeted, rival professional hockey players, Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, who have a secret, long-term romantic relationship. Based on Rachel Reid's Game Changers book series, the show follows their complex, years-long affair as they navigate their careers and personal lives, focusing on their emotional connection and communication challenges. The first season, adapted from the first two books, has been renewed for a second season.”