The release of the Team Canada fleece worn by Shane Hollander in the hit series “Heated Rivalry” has sparked a frenzy among fans. Although the jacket is not official Team Canada merchandise, demand for it has been high since its appearance on screen. To meet this demand, the creators of the show have partnered with Province of Canada, a Canadian clothing company, to produce the iconic fleece.
Province of Canada announced the upcoming release of the fleece on its website and social media platforms. The Toronto-based clothing brand will handle the production and distribution of the jacket. Details such as pricing and the official release date are yet to be disclosed but will be shared by Province of Canada once finalized.
Executive producers and co-presidents of Accent Aigu Entertainment, Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady, expressed their gratitude to fans for their input in making the fleece a reality. The fan-favorite jacket has been a top request from viewers, and the creators have listened attentively to their feedback.
“Heated Rivalry,” a series based on a steamy hockey romance novel series called “Game Changers” by author Rachel Reid, has garnered immense popularity since its premiere. Viewership on Crave has soared by 400%, making it the top debut show on the streaming platform. Internationally, the show has become HBO Max’s highest-rated non-animated series following its acquisition.
In another exciting development, the show’s stars, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, have been selected as torchbearers for the upcoming Milano-Cortina Winter Games. The buzz surrounding the Team Canada fleece even caught the attention of the official Team Canada account, prompting a playful response encouraging fans to be excited for both the show and the upcoming games.
The success of a Change.org petition urging Team Canada to consider the fleece design as official merchandise has been acknowledged. While the forthcoming release is not the official Team Canada fleece, fans will have the opportunity to purchase a version of it, marking a significant victory for supporters of the show.
