US EditionNHL commissioner Gary Bettman says he binged ‘Heated Rivalry’ in one night
- On Thursday, Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner, told The Hockey News he binge-watched the six-episode first season and finished it in one night, calling it `It's a wonderful story`.
- Heated Rivalry, the TV series, was created by Jacob Tierney and explores the romance of Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander on fictional teams Boston Raiders and Montreal Metros, based on NHL teams.
- Bettman credited the series with contributing to the growth of the 2025-26 NHL season, saying `I thought the storyline was very compelling` and comparing its impact to Taylor Swift's NFL influence.
- Amid criticism, the National Hockey League said it will continue supporting the LGBTQ+ community but will not allow themed Pride jerseys during warmups, citing potential distractions, Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner, said.
- A former player, Jesse Korteum, recently said the series has resonated beyond LGBTQ+ and hockey communities to become a pop-culture sensation, crediting the show for helping him come out.
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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Shares Bold ‘Heated Rivalry’ Review
Bettman confessed that he binged all six episodes of the spicy hockey show in one night.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says he binged ‘Heated Rivalry’ in one night
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has gone to the cottage. Bettman revealed on Thursday that he binge-watched all six episodes of the hit Crave series “Heated Rivalry,” calling it a wonderful story, “a little spicy,” especially for young viewers.
Turns Out the NHL's Commissioner Is Also a "Heated Rivalry" Fan
As we make our way into 2026, it seems safe to call Heated Rivalry a television phenomenon, including a Golden Globes appearance for the show’s leading men. The first season of the show, which adapts a bestselling novel and tells the story of the relationship between two gay hockey players, quickly amassed a dedicated following shortly after it debuted. Since then, the show’s fanbase has grown to include, well, a number of insiders in the real-l…
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman praises TV show depicting gay pro hockey players, says he ‘binged it in one night’
"There are a lot of things about the game that we think are driving more and more people to the game, and I do believe Heated Rivalry is one of those things."
NHL commissioner says he 'binged' new hockey reality show 'in one night,' reaffirms stance on Pride jerseys
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman praised HBO Max’s “Heated Rivalry," a hit series about two closeted hockey players, calling it “very well done" after bingeing all six episodes.
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