Series synopsis
Heated Rivalry is a Canadian drama television series that premiered on Crave on November 28, 2025. It was created by Jacob Tierney. It stars Hudson Williams, Connor Storrie and François Arnaud.
Two of the biggest stars in Major League Hockey are bound by ambition, rivalry, and a magnetic pull neither of them fully understands. What begins as a secret fling between two fresh faced rookies evolves into a years-long journey of love, denial, and self-discovery. Over the next eight years, as they chase glory on the ice, they struggle to navigate their feelings for each other. Torn between the sport they live for and the love they can’t ignore, they must decide if there’s room in their fierc ...
Premise
Two of the biggest stars in Major League Hockey are bound by ambition, rivalry, and a magnetic pull neither of them fully understands. What begins as a secret fling between two fresh faced rookies evolves into a years-long journey of love, denial, and self-discovery. Over the next eight years, as they chase glory on the ice, they struggle to navigate their feelings for each other. Torn between the sport they live for and the love they can’t ignore, they must decide if there’s room in their fiercely competitive world for something as fragile – and powerful – as real love.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander
- Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov
- François Arnaud as Scott Hunter
Guest cast
- Sophie Nélisse as Rose Landry
- Franco Lo Presti as Cliff Marleau
- Connor McKenna as Man in the Crease Host #1
- Shaun Starr as Man in the Crease Host #2
- Andrew Carter as American Analyst #1
- Kolton Stewart as Carter Vaughn
- Pia Maria Bazzaco as Swimming Kid
- Callan Potter as Hayden Pike
- Benjamin Roy as JJ Dagenais
- Slavic Rogozine as Alexei Rozanov
- Vitali Makarov as Russian Minister
- Jay Farrar as Canadian Analyst #1
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | November 28, 2025 | December 26, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rookies Hockey superstars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov toe the thin ice between rivalry and something far more personal. |
November 28, 2025 |
| 2 |
Olympians Shane and Ilya keep their secret fling alive while their growing connection is tested by personal and professional pressures. |
November 28, 2025 |
| 3 |
Hunter A hockey player’s high-stakes career collides with love when a chance meeting ignites a spark. |
December 5, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Crave |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 28, 2025 |
| Last aired | December 26, 2025 |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Schedule | Friday |