Overview
- Milan Records released the official Heated Rivalry soundtrack on January 16, featuring original music by Canadian composer Peter Peter, with physical editions expected later this year.
- Star Connor Storrie said showrunner Jacob Tierney is still writing season 2 and suggested filming could begin around summer 2026, while Tierney has previously cautioned against rushing the next installment.
- The series expanded to the UK on January 10, with all six episodes streaming on Sky and NOW after its late‑November debut in Canada and the U.S.
- Print sales of Rachel Reid’s Heated Rivalry book jumped nearly 600% between late November and January 10, according to Circana BookScan, with LGBTQ+ romance sales climbing broadly.
- NHL commissioner Gary Bettman praised the show and said he binged the first season in one night, as a real-life hockey player, Jesse Kortuem, credited the series for inspiring him to come out.