‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Will Help Kick Off the Winter Olympics

Heated Rivalry protagonists Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander played on opposite sides during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

But next month, the actors behind the two closeted hockey stars will help open up the Olympics together.

Connor Storrie (Rozanov) and Hudson Williams (Hollander) will carry the Olympic torch prior to the Opening Ceremony on Friday, Feb. 6. The relay will begin in Venice, Italy on Thursday and conclude in Milan the next day. The 2026 Winter Games will take place in Milan-Cortina.