Heated Rivalry Returns in Milano Cortina The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy are notable for several firsts, including the introduction of the Crave show “Heated Rivalry.” This series, based on a fictional romance between NHL stars Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, has seen its actors, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, involved in Olympic torch-carrying ceremonies. The show has received substantial Canadian government funding, partly due to its numerous sex scenes.

• 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.