(2025, 6 episodes)
Country: Canada
Director: Jacob Tierney
Studio: HBO Max
Language: English, Russian
SYNOPSIS: Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov are two professional ice hockey players who compete on rival teams. Although their on-ice rivalry is amplified by media coverage and public perception, the two develop a private, initially casual sexual relationship that continues intermittently over several years as they pursue their hockey careers.
REVIEW:
Episode 1 - Rookies
Hockey superstars Shane and Ilya, competing at the peak of their careers, experience an unexpected emotional connection that challenges their professional rivalry. This episode sets up the tension between competition and personal attraction
Episode 2 - Olympians
Shane and Ilya keep their secret relationship alive, but growing personal and professional pressures test their ability to maintain the connection. The episode explores how their rivalry impacts both their love life and careers
Episode 3 - Hunter
A chance encounter ignites a spark that brings a hockey player’s high-stakes career into collision with love. This episode delves into the tension of pursuing passion while balancing career obligations
