“Heated Rivalry” Season 1 Release Schedule: HBO Max’s Hockey Drama That’s Too Hot for the Ice
- Je-Ree
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
If you thought hockey was just about slapshots, fights in the corners, and painfully awkward post-game interviews, think again. HBO Max’s Heated Rivalry is here to remind us that the real action happens off the ice—and yes, it’s messier, steamier, and far more dramatic than any Stanley Cup final.
Based on Rachel Reid’s Game Changers series, Heated Rivalry started life in Canada on Crave but quickly skated its way into American hearts (and screens) thanks to HBO Max. And trust us, this isn’t your typical “hockey bros bonding over pucks” show. No, we’re talking secret flings, unspoken longing, and enough tension to power an entire arena scoreboard. Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) start as rookie heartthrobs and quickly turn the locker room into a battlefield of desire, ambition, and passive-aggressive glances that will make you feel personally attacked.
Now, if you’re wondering when you can catch all the chaos, here’s the Heated Rivalry Season 1 release schedule on HBO Max:
Nov 28: Episodes 1 (“Rookies”) & 2 (“Olympians”) – because one dose of teen angst is never enough.
Dec 5: Episode 3 (“******”) – mystery title, maximum drama.
Dec 12: Episode 4 (“Rose”) – cue the inevitable romantic slow burn.
Dec 19: Episode 5 (“I’ll Believe in Anything”) – emotional rollercoaster incoming.
Dec 26: Episode 6 (“The Cottage”) – finale chaos, probably someone cries, definitely someone hooks up.
Six episodes. Weekly drops. Perfect excuse to ignore real life and obsess over hockey players who are way too cute for their own good.
The cast is stacked: Hudson Williams, Connor Storrie, François Arnaud, Christina Chang, Dylan Walsh, Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova, Sophie Nélisse, and Callan Potter. Produced by Accent Aigu Entertainment with Bell Media’s Crave and distributed internationally by Sphere Abacus, the show doesn’t just look slick—it’s packaged drama with a side of smoldering locker room tension.
So, if you like your romance tangled with rivalry, ambition, and just a dash of pure “I can’t believe they did that” energy, Heated Rivalry is your winter obsession. Mark the dates, clear your calendar, and prepare to get emotionally wrecked—HBO Max is not responsible for anyone screaming at their TV in public.