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Former Guelph Gryphons star plays actor in Heated Rivalry

  • Jonah De Simone, former Guelph Gryphon and on-ice body double, performed for Hudson Williams during filming at the Sleeman Centre using Guelph Storm branding.
  • On a tight budget under $5 million, the series was shot in just over a month, prompting local hires and consulting from Josh Dixon, Guelph Gryphons head coach.
  • Jacob Tierney created, wrote and directed Heated Rivalry, which debuted on Crave on November 28 and quickly became Crave's most-watched original with season two confirmed.
  • Local advocates say the show fills a gap in men's sports representation and hope the Guelph Storm will expand pride nights and embrace this cultural moment.
  • Internationally, audiences in countries with restricted LGBTQ rights, including Russia, and Chinese audiences earlier this month have sought out the series through unofficial means as episode five drives intense attention.
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