Overview
- Connor Storrie said showrunner Jacob Tierney is still writing season 2 and suggested filming could begin around summer 2026, with creators signaling a cautious timeline.
- The official soundtrack arrived via Milan Records with 34 original tracks by composer Peter Peter, with physical editions expected later this year.
- NHL commissioner Gary Bettman praised the series, saying he binged all six episodes and that the show is helping draw new fans to hockey.
- Sales of Rachel Reid’s Heated Rivalry novel have soared nearly 600% since the TV debut, with the title topping U.S. romance charts and lifting LGBTQ+ romance sales overall, according to Circana.
- A competitive hockey player, Jesse Kortuem, publicly credited the series for helping him come out as gay, underscoring the show’s real-world impact.