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Gay Hockey Romance Series Breaks Ground in Canada

2/3/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Heated Rivalry, created by Jacob Tierney, debuted in November and gained global attention.
Bell Media supported the series under a Canadian model letting producers keep intellectual property.
Tierney and Brendan Brady, Tierney's partner, financed part of the series with personal funds and tax credits.
Despite suggestions to alter content, Tierney remained committed to his vision.
The series explores a gay hockey romance and appeals to female and queer audiences.

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Story summary

Heated Rivalry, created by Jacob Tierney, debuted in November and gained global attention.
Bell Media supported the series under a Canadian model letting producers keep intellectual property.
Tierney and Brendan Brady, Tierney's partner, financed part of the series with personal funds and tax credits.
Despite suggestions to alter content, Tierney remained committed to his vision.
The series explores a gay hockey romance and appeals to female and queer audiences.