Ice hockey has been slingshotted into mainstream UK culture thanks to Heated Rivalry - the breakout hit TV show focused on the sport.
The series, based on author Rachel Reid's books, follows two rival players who fall for each other off the ice, sparking a forbidden love affair.
It arrived in the UK this month after gaining legions of fans in the USA and Canada late last year, where the sport is already popular.
Hit TV shows and pop culture moments can raise the profiles of sports and hobbies, encouraging viewers to get involved.
Stranger Things is credited with boosting interest in Dungeons and Dragons, and shows such as Game of Thrones have drawn tourists to the real-life locations where they were filmed.












