May 27, 2026

May 27, 2026 - Accent Aigu Entertainment and Province of Canada announced today that pre-orders for the limited-edition fleece jacket inspired by the series Heated Rivalry will open on June 3 exclusively through the Province of Canada website. Ten percent (10%) of net profits from the fleece Jacket sales will support You Can Play, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion and belonging in sport.

Additionally, both the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) will each match contributions for every jacket sale, up to $25,000 CAD per organization for a combined total of $50,000 CAD in support of You Can Play’s mission and impact within the community.

Made in Canada with thoughtfully curated materials from around the world, and designed as a collector’s item in collaboration with costume designer Hanna Puley, this fleece jacket will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Final design details will be unveiled on the pre-order date.

“We chose You Can Play because their unwavering dedication to inclusivity mirrors the very heart of Heated Rivalry,” said Jacob Tierney, Chief Creative Officer, and Brendan Brady, CEO of Accent Aigu Entertainment. “Teamwork, respect, and the courage to be yourself are values that You Can Play brings to life every day. We’re proud to support their work creating spaces where everyone truly belongs.”

"We've taken the time to create a beautiful product that we believe the fans will appreciate,” said Julie Brown and Jeremy Watt, Co-Founders of Province of Canada. “This has been a meaningful project for us to work on, and we’re proud to create it in Canada with a strong focus on sustainability, quality, and care. We're honoured to have been able to collaborate with the Heated Rivalry team on such an iconic piece."

"Sport has the power to bring people together and partnerships like this show what’s possible when storytelling, community, and sport come together to support inclusion. We’re grateful to the Heated Rivalry team, Province of Canada, the NHL, and the NHLPA for standing with You Can Play and helping us continue the work of making hockey and sports everywhere a place where everyone belongs,” said David Palumbo, President and Chair of You Can Play.

This limited-edition jacket with its unique design based on the show will be produced and distributed by Province of Canada, a Canadian-owned and operated apparel company known for its commitment to quality craftsmanship and responsible manufacturing.

Initially seen in season one, episode two ofHeated Rivalry as part of the Canadian team’s uniform worn by Shane Hollander, the costume piece fleece quickly became a standout among fans, generating significant demand across social media.


ABOUT ACCENT AIGU ENTERTAINMENT
Founded in 2023 by writer, director, and producer Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady, Accent Aigu Entertainment is a next-generation production company focused on developing and producing premium scripted content for global audiences. Jacob and Brendan bring a wealth of experience from the Canadian film and television landscape, along with a strong creative partnership and shared professional ethos that underpin the company’s vision. Accent Aigu’s current slate includes the international hit series Heated Rivalry, which premiered in November 2025, with a second season already in development. Visit accent-aigu.ca for more information.

ABOUT PROVINCE OF CANADA
Province of Canada is a Toronto-based clothing brand that manufactures all their products in Canada and is focused on thoughtful design, quality materials, and products that celebrate Canadian culture in a modern way. Built on a mix of nostalgia, sport, and everyday essentials, the brand creates pieces that feel familiar and purposeful — designed to be worn often and kept for a long time.

ABOUT YOU CAN PLAY

You Can Play is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion and belonging in sport. Through education, partnerships, and advocacy, You Can Play works with leagues, teams, and sport organizations to ensure all athletes and participants are respected and judged solely on their performance and character. Founded in 2012, You Can Play is a trusted partner across professional, amateur, and community sport, helping build safer, more inclusive environments at every level of play.
Youcanplay.org

ABOUT NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
The National Hockey League (NHL), founded in 1917, consists of 32 Member Clubs. Each team roster reflects the League’s international makeup with Players from more than 20 countries represented, all vying for the most cherished and historic trophy in professional sports – the Stanley Cup. Every year, the NHL entertains more than 670 million fans in-arena and through its partners on national television and radio; more than 191 million followers - League, team and Player accounts combined - across Facebook, X, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube; and more than 100 million fans online at NHL.com. The League broadcasts games in more than 250 countries and territories through its rightsholders including ESPN, TNT Sports and NHL Network in the U.S.; Prime Video, Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada; and via SiriusXM NHL Network Radio™, Sports USA and TuneIn; and reaches fans worldwide with games available to stream in nearly 200 countries and territories (listed here) via NHL.TV on DAZN.

Fans are engaged across the League’s digital assets on mobile devices via the free NHL App; across nine social media platforms; on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio™; and on NHL.com, available in eight languages and featuring unprecedented access to Player and team statistics as well as every regular-season and playoff game box score dating back to the League’s inception. NHL Productions develops compelling original programming featuring unprecedented access to Players, coaches and League and team personnel for distribution across the NHL’s social and digital platforms.

The NHL is committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using hockey to celebrate fans of every race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. The NHL’s social impact platform, NHL Unites, reinforces that the official policy of the sport is one of inclusion on the ice, in locker rooms, boardrooms and stands. For more information, visit NHL.com.

ABOUT NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYER’S ASSOCIATION
The National Hockey League Players’ Association, established in 1967, is a labour organization whose members are the players in the National Hockey League. The NHLPA works on behalf of the players in varied disciplines such as labour relations, product licensing, marketing, international hockey and community relations, all in furtherance of its efforts to promote its members and the game of hockey. In 1999, NHLPA Goals & Dreams was launched as a way for the players to give something back to the game they love. Over the past 26 years, tens of thousands of deserving children in 45 countries have benefited from the players' donations of hockey equipment. NHLPA Goals & Dreams has donated more than $27 million to grassroots hockey programs, making it the largest program of its kind. For more information on the NHLPA, please visit www.nhlpa.com.

ABOUT HEATED RIVALRY
Created by award-winning writer, director, and producer Jacob Tierney, Heated Rivalry is the epic story of hockey’s steamiest secret between two of the sport’s biggest stars, Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), whose rivalry is matched only by their magnetic pull toward each other. What starts as a secret fling between two rookies turns into a years-long journey of love, denial, and self-discovery. Based on the Game Changers book series by Rachel Reid, Heated Rivalry is produced by Accent Aigu Entertainment