The countdown to season two of Heated Rivalry is on!

The hit gay hockey series – based on the book of the same name by Rachel Reid – created, written, and directed by Jacob Tierney premiered on Crave and HBO Max in November 2025.

Weeks after the show premiered, stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams officially announced that Heated Rivalry had been renewed for a second season and that they would be returning as Ilya Rosanov and Shane Hollander, respectively.

It was also revealed that season two will focus on the sixth book in the series, The Long Game, which also focuses on Ilya and Shane’s story.

Based on characters featured in The Long Game, we’ve got a pretty good idea on which cast members will likely be back for season 2, and who won’t be.

Browse through the slideshow to see the expected cast for Heated Rivalry season 2…

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