Hockey Romance Hits the Ice: From BookTok to Prime Video
The rise of hockey‑centric romance novels and their screen adaptations illustrates how TikTok‑driven reading trends are reshaping entertainment for young audiences.
Jul 2, 2026
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‘Heated Rivalry’ fuels a queer hockey renaissance across North America
The HBO Max series ‘Heated Rivalry’ has sparked a surge of interest in queer hockey leagues, boosting player participation, expanding teams and shattering viewership records.
Jun 24, 2026
Netflix’s Icebreaker Joins a Surge of Hockey Romance Series Adaptations
Netflix has ordered a series adaptation of Hannah Grace's Icebreaker, joining a growing trend of hockey‑centric romance shows that have already found homes on HBO Max and Prime Video.
Jun 19, 2026
Hollywood’s Hockey Romance Obsession Misses Queer Audience
Hollywood's latest wave of hockey‑centric romances leans heavily on straight narratives, even as queer series like Heated Rivalry prove audience appetite for diverse stories.
Jun 17, 2026
Hockey Romance Series Fuel the NHL’s New Fan Surge
The NHL and PWHL are tapping into the surge of hockey‑themed romance series to win over new, especially female, fans, while expanding their reach through record‑breaking viewership and inclusive initiatives.
Jun 17, 2026
Netflix to Adapt Hannah Grace’s Icebreaker into Series, Continuing Hockey Romance Trend
Netflix is set to bring Hannah Grace's bestselling romance Icebreaker to the screen, tapping showrunner Amanda Lasher and podcast host Alex Cooper's Unwell Productions. The adaptation arrives amid a wave of hockey‑centric romances that have captured millions of readers.
Jun 15, 2026
Netflix to Adapt Hannah Grace’s Icebreaker into a Series
Netflix is set to transform bestseller Icebreaker into a scripted series, pairing figure skating with hockey romance under showrunner Amanda Lasher and executive producer Alex Cooper.
Jun 15, 2026
Heated Rivalry Secures Spring 2027 Return on Crave After Bell Media’s Greenlight
Bell Media’s greenlight for Season 2 of Heated Rivalry sets the stage for a spring 2027 return on Crave, with Accent Aigu Entertainment’s leadership reshuffle and a returning cast poised to deepen the series’ queer hockey narrative.
Jun 4, 2026
Heated Rivalry Returns for a Spring 2027 Season on Crave
Bell Media executives announce that Season 2 of the acclaimed series Heated Rivalry will debut on Crave in spring 2027, with filming slated to begin later this year and a star‑studded cast poised to reprise the secret love story of two professional hockey players.
Jun 4, 2026
Actor Belmont Cameli Transforms for ‘Off Campus’ Role with Intense Training Regimen
Belmont Cameli, a 28‑year‑old actor with over ten years of disciplined training, details the rigorous preparation required to portray a hockey captain in Amazon Prime’s Off Campus, including a newly built on‑set gym and a targeted upper‑body routine.
Jun 4, 2026
Off Campus reshapes sports romance for a global audience
From Boston’s fictional campus to worldwide streaming charts, the show’s sensitive handling of relationships and its departure from stereotypical jock tropes have sparked a cultural conversation.
May 30, 2026
Amazon Prime’s ‘Off Campus’ Redefines Hockey Romance with Nuanced Storytelling
Amazon Prime's newest series, Off Campus, has quickly risen to become the platform's most‑watched show worldwide, drawing viewers from the United Kingdom to Canada and beyond. The show adapts Elle Kennedy's popular ice‑hockey romance novels and is set at a fictional Boston university, where it follows the intertwined romantic lives of college hockey players.
May 30, 2026
NHL’s Gary Bettman Braces for Backlash Over ‘Heated Rivalry’ Depiction of a Villainous Commissioner
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman voices concern that a fictional commissioner threatening players’ careers could damage the league’s image on LGBTQ+ inclusivity, even as he publicly supports the show.
May 22, 2026
Prime Video’s ‘Off Campus’ Brings a Fresh Take on College Hockey Romance
Off Campus follows two university students who start a fake dating arrangement that quickly turns real, offering a glossy, hockey‑driven spin on a familiar genre.
May 13, 2026