'Heated Rivalry' stars condemn 'hateful' fan engagement

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Mar 10, 2026
22 hrs ago

Canadian actor Hudson Williams attends the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards — Canadian actor Hudson Williams attends the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards
Michael Tran

Canadian actor Hudson Williams attends the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards
Michael Tran

A star of the massively popular Canadian show "Heated Rivalry" has hit back against an avalanche of hateful online posts, with the hockey drama's success stirring up a frenzy online.

The show about the budding careers and secret relationship of two young male hockey stars -- one Canadian, one Russian -- over a series of years, has become a global phenomenon.

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