Heated Rivalry Returns in Milano Cortina

February 8, 2026

TL;DR

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy are marked by numerous firsts, including a woman in charge and new sports.
The Crave show "Heated Rivalry," based on a fictional romance between NHL stars Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, is gaining attention.
Actors from the show, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, participated in carrying the Olympic torch.
The show received $3.1 million in funding from the Canada Media Fund.
The participation of Russian and Canadian/American teams in hockey is uncertain due to geopolitical events and tournament structure.
The article contrasts fictional rivalries with real-life Olympic moments, referencing a past Canadian women's hockey comeback.

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