The highly anticipated release of the Team Canada zip-up fleece worn by Shane Hollander in Crave’s popular hockey romance series, “Heated Rivalry,” has sparked a wave of excitement among fans. Although not an official Team Canada product, the iconic white jacket has garnered significant demand from viewers since its on-screen debut during the Sochi Olympic scenes in Episode 2.
Responding to the fervent requests, the creators of the show have collaborated with a Canadian apparel company, Province of Canada, to bring the fleece to market. The Toronto-based brand will handle the production and distribution of the fleece, with specific details regarding pricing and release date to be announced soon.
Acknowledging the pivotal role of fans in the show’s success, executive producers Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming support. They emphasized that the decision to release the fleece was a direct response to fans’ feedback, highlighting the jacket as a top item on fans’ wish lists.
“Heated Rivalry” has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide with its compelling storyline centered around two hockey players entangled in a secret off-ice relationship. Adapted from Nova Scotia author Rachel Reid’s “Game Changers” series, the show has seen a meteoric rise in viewership since its premiere on Crave, becoming the platform’s most successful debut show to date.
The show’s lead actors, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, were recently selected as torchbearers for the upcoming Milano-Cortina Winter Games, further solidifying the series’ global appeal. The buzz surrounding the Team Canada fleece even prompted a playful response from the official Team Canada account, urging fans to embrace both the show and the national team.
As fans eagerly await the fleece’s official release, a Change.org petition advocating for its production as official Team Canada merchandise has been deemed successful. While the upcoming fleece is not part of Team Canada’s official lineup, it represents a significant win for fans seeking to own a piece of the show’s iconic apparel.
