The long-awaited adaptation of the hockey romance phenomenon is sliding onto screens tomorrow. Heated Rivalry tells the epic story of hockey’s steamiest secret – from a tangled, confusing connection to an undeniable, all-consuming bond – culminating in a powerful love story.
The series follows Canada’s golden boy Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Russia’s Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), two of Major League Hockey’s biggest stars. Drafted first and second in the same year, the fierce rivals have spent their careers chasing cups and Olympic gold, all while trying to outrun the magnetic pull between them.
Episode Guide:
Episode 1: ‘Rookies’ Rising stars Shane and Ilya keep crossing paths on the international stage. A late-night encounter sparks an unexpected connection, setting off a string of secret meetups during their rookie seasons.
Episode 2: ‘Olympians’ Against the backdrop of the Sochi Winter Olympics, their connection is tested by mounting pressures, especially for Ilya who faces intense scrutiny on home turf.
Episode 3: ‘Hunter’ The near-flawless captain of the New York Admirals has a life-changing encounter that challenges both his carefully crafted public image and the private life he’s fought to protect.
Episode 4: ‘Rose’ As seasons come and go, Ilya is up to his old antics on and off the ice. After a night together, Ilya lets his guard down, sending Shane into a panic. Meanwhile, Shane’s budding relationship with a movie star adds fuel to the turmoil.
Episode 5: ‘I’ll Believe in Anything’ Shane, Ilya, and Scott (François Arnaud) face pivotal personal decisions. As the hockey world buzzes about the All-Star Game in Tampa, Shane comes to a new understanding about his relationship with Ilya.
Episode 6: ‘The Cottage’ Shane and Ilya escape the spotlight for a rare moment of freedom. But when the outside world intrudes, they have to face tough decisions about what it means to build a life together.
Cast
- Callan Potter as Hayden Pike
- Christina Chang as Yuna Hollander
- Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov
- Dylan Walsh as David Hollander
- Franco Lo Presti as Cliff Marleau
- François Arnaud as Scott Hunter
- Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander
- Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova as Svetlana Vetrova
- Nadine Bhabha as Elena
- Robbie G.K. as Kip Grady
- Sophie Nélisse as Rose Landry
Where to Watch
Fans in the UK won’t have to wait long to binge the drama. All episodes of Heated Rivalry will be available on 10th January on Sky and streaming service NOW.