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The hockey gays have entered pop culture—and they're not leaving it any time soon. The Canadian TV series Heated Rivalry (available to stream on HBO Max) is extremely popular on social media at the moment. Literally everyone is talking about the gay hockey romance. If you're not watching the series yourself, you've seen the endless ship edits on TikTok.
Starring Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander and Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov, the series centers on a pair of star-crossed lovers in the form of two opposing hockey players facing the homophobic reality on the field. In other words: The trope? Hockey rivals-to-lovers. The genre? Explicit romance.
The fandom is relatively new to mainstream attention, with the show premiering back in November.
Still, the internet's obsession is real.
So, if you just want to give the hockey fan in your life a Heated Rivalry-related gift, we got you. Trust us, there's nothing more they'll love under the tree—unless you've somehow brought these fictional hot boys to life.
Keep scrolling to shop our picks for the best gifts for any Heated Rivalry fan in your life, from the OG book to stickers and sweatshirts—all for under $50.
Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid (Game Changers, 2)
If your giftee is new to the world of Heated Rivalry, getting them the source material is a no-brainer. If they already own (and love) it, though, we suggest wrapping one of the other gay hockey books from author Rachel Reid's Game Changer series.
Embroidered Team Hollanov Quater-Zip
Represent your fave character's team with this adorable quarter-zip sweatshirt! It features either Ilya or Shane's name and jersey number embroidered on the front, with the couple's numbers and hockey sticks on the sleeve.
Ilya But Daddy I Love Him T-Shirt
Is the Heated Rivalry fangirl in your life also a Swiftie? This graphic T-shirt features your favorite hockey boy (either Ilya or Shane) with the lyrics "but daddy, I love him." It's perfection.
Hollander & Rosanov Sticker
If they're a total sticker fanatic, this super cute one with our favorite boys' jerseys will add a unique fandom touch to their emotional support water bottle or Kindle.
Smells Like She's Watching Heated Rivalry Again Candle
Light this personalized soy wax candle for the "intoxicating aroma of Illya and Shane's sexual tension" to fill up the room. You can pick the exact scent from eight possible options, too!
Vintage Hollander Rozanov Hockey Comfort Colors Shirt
Comfort Colors is the brand to look for when you're shopping for high-quality comfy t-shirts on Etsy or TikTok Shop. This shirt features our fave hockey couple in a vintage-style photo, and it comes in a wide array of shades.
We Didn't Even Kiss Matte Vinyl Sticker
The most heartbreaking almost-text of the series. If the Heated Rivalry fangirl in your life loves the angst, this sticker will remind them to stop and cry every once in a while.
Heated Rivalry Inspired Couple Bracelet
Are you the Shane in your relationship? Or are you more the Ilya? Either way, match your hockey sweetheart with these handmade bracelets.
Embroidered Gay Hockey Romance Saved My Life Sweatshirt
Sometimes we need a sweatshirt that spells out our exact feelings—bonus points if the words are in a gothic typeface. Right now, we all have to thank Rachel Reid for saving us with all this beautiful gay hockey romance.
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