Heated Rivalry

AI Rating: 3/10 - "Heated Rivalry" is an MM sports romance between rival NHL players Shane (straight-laced American) and Ilya (flamboyant Russian), evolving from enemies to secret lovers. It features queer leads and lightly addresses closeted sexuality, homophobia in hockey, and personal identity struggles, but prioritizes steamy romance, banter, tension, and character growth over preaching. No explicit progressive politics, social justice lectures, or identity politics; LGBTQ+ elements enhance the enemies-to-lovers trope without dominating the fun, plot-driven story.