New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- The internationally acclaimed sports romance drama Heated Rivalry is set to arrive on Lionsgate Play in India on 20 February, marking the long-awaited local debut of a series that has already built a strong global following since its original release last year.

The six-episode show, which blends professional ice hockey with an intimate love story, will stream exclusively on the platform, finally giving Indian audiences official access after months of online buzz and fan demand.

Created, written and directed by Canadian filmmaker Jacob Tierney, Heated Rivalry is based on author Rachel Reid's bestselling Game Changers novels.

The series follows Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, captains of rival professional hockey ...