Step into the world of Game Changers, the series that gave rise to Heated Rivalry, the romantic hockey story available on HBO Max in the United States and on Movistar Plus+ in Spain. In this installment, opposites attract when a hockey player and a musician reunite years later, in a novel by Rachel Reid, an author featured on The New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists.

Professional hockey star Ryan Price may be an aggressive player on the ice, but off the rink he struggles with anxiety. After being traded to Toronto, he is determined to start fresh in the city’s vibrant LGBTQ+ neighborhood. The last thing he expects to find in his new neighborhood is a reminder of his past: the dazzling Fabian Salah.

Fabian, an aspiring musician, hates hockey. But that doesn’t stop him from being attracted to a red-bearded defenseman. He hasn’t forgotten the kiss they almost shared in high school, and the chemistry between them has only grown stronger.

Fabian is thrilled to show Ryan around Toronto’s gay scene. Between clubs, art exhibitions, and an increasingly intense connection, Ryan begins to feel something he hasn’t experienced in a long time: joy. But playing the enforcer role on the ice has taken a toll on his body and mind, and a future with Fabian could mean hanging up his skates for good.

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