Ever since Heated Rivalry turn out to be the most well liked new present on tv after breaking out large time in the US on HBO Max, viewers have been curious whether or not different streaming companies will try to copy the success of the romantic hockey drama sequence. Properly, you would possibly assume we’re beginning to see the present’s impression taking form, although that may not be the case.
The White Lotus star Michelle Monaghan, who beforehand headlined Netflix’s restricted sequence Echoes, will lead the upcoming untitled teen hockey drama sequence on Netflix, but it surely’s not the Heated Rivalry ripoff you is likely to be anticipating. In reality, Monaghan was introduced to be main the brand new sequence earlier than Crave’s hockey drama primarily based on the books by Rachel Reid even premiered.
Netflix’s teen hockey drama comes from creator Nick Naveda and showrunner Bridget Bedard and focuses on a small city highschool hockey staff trying to choose themselves again after a devastating loss. Whereas there may very well be some heated rivalries among the many staff members or their fiercest rivals, Netflix’s hockey sequence sounds somewhat bit extra Mighty Geese.
Take a better have a look at the official synopsis by way of Netflix’s Tudum:
“For the city of South Dorothy, Minnesota, hockey is every part — till a tragic loss knocks the legs out from underneath the highschool’s legendary staff. Monaghan performs Harper Sullivan, an unlikely hockey coach who’s tasked with resurrecting the staff from the brink of defeat, and bringing South Dorothy again to life.”
The sequence additionally comes from government producer Shawn Levy, who’s recognized for not solely his work as a director however his in depth producer work with Netflix, together with The Good Couple, All of the Mild We Can’t See, The Adam Mission, Shadow & Bone, and naturally Stranger Issues, amongst others. With Levy connected, we all know the present can have coronary heart, plenty of drama, and much more twists.
Following the present’s announcement in late 2025, Netflix revealed extra forged members that had joined Monaghan in main and recurring roles. Take a look at the complete forged beneath:
- Michelle Monaghan as Coach Harper Sullivan
- Emilie Bierre as Riley Sullivan
- Shai Chase as Henry Sullivan
- Josh Macqueen as Rhett Nelson
- Costa D’Angelo as Owen Boone
- Carter Shimp as Austin Ryder
- Ethan Holder as Cooper Cunningham
- Isaac Arellanes as Manny Rodriguez
- Chloe Avakian as Izzy Miller
- Caleb Baumann as Elu
- River Codack as Tyler Walker
- Angus Albinati as Jack McNeely
- Callum Orchison as Derek Marchbanks
There’s going to be an entire lot extra hockey on the small display within the coming yr, as Prime Video additionally has its personal younger grownup drama sequence coming centered on the game. Based mostly on the e book sequence by Elle Kennedy, Off Campus will make its premiere later this yr and appears to have the identical sort of popular culture second. Certainly, many extra exhibits about hockey will come by means of the pipeline.
Netflix hasn’t but shared the title of its forthcoming teen hockey drama, however Hollywood North Buzz means that the present may very well be known as The Sticks. Moreover, the eight-episode sequence seems to have begun filming in Vancouver on Jan. 9, 2026 and can wrap manufacturing in Might. Based mostly on that filming timeline, do not anticipate to hit the ice till someday in 2027.
Keep tuned for extra Netflix information and updates!
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