‘A catalyst for change’: MPs bullish on Heated Rivalry’s impact on Canadian hockey culture

The Crave television sensation about two closeted male hockey players has reached viewers across the globe—but MPs say they think the show’s most important effects will be felt close to home.

The Canadian series Heated Rivalry, which follows the story of two young, closeted, male hockey players, has the potential to be a 'catalyst for change' in the often-toxic sport culture, says Bloc Québécois sport critic Sébastien Lemire.Photograph courtesy of Bell Media

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BY DAVIS LEGREE

January 17, 2026

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