Fiery Rescue: Fisher Cats Player Heating Up the Sheets with Handsome Stranger? Fourth line center, Dominic Olson, was spotted with an unidentified man following a fire at the High Park Towers building in Liberty Village late last night. The fire was contained to the fifth floor where—according to firefighters from Toronto Fire Station 346—it began in one of the condo’s kitchens. Thankfully, only minor injuries were reported. After being treated by paramedics, Olson escorted the mystery man to a black SUV and helped him inside. Although they left together, their destination is also unknown. Traded to Toronto from the Los Angeles Suns, Olson was a major player in the team’s 2013 Stanley Cup win. However, it’s become obvious in recent years that the ageing forward is no longer the superstar he once was. But what exactly was Olson doing at High Park Towers in the wee hours of the morning with a strange man? “Just friends,” or something more? Though Olson has been notoriously tight-lipped about his personal life, rarely choosing to attend events with a plus one, we all know the old adage: where there’s smoke, there’s fire. Content/Trigger Warnings: This story contains scenes discussing parental neglect/estrangement, mild internalized homophobia, accidental mixing of medication leading to a health scare, two short scenes with sexual harassment from a side character, and a positive attitude toward sex work as a career (MCs are only with each other in the book).

The last thing Connor O’Shea needs is more complications … After too much celebrating at his brother’s wedding, Connor wakes up next to cocky Toronto goaltender Jesse Webber—pro hockey’s reigning f*ckboy. With three kids and a failed marriage under his belt, Connor might be ready to admit he’s attracted to men, but that doesn’t mean his life has to change. Fate has other Jesse’s been traded to the Boston Harriers, the team Connor captains. With an intimidating family legacy to live up to, pressure from ownership to bring home another Cup, and a strained relationship with his ex-wife to juggle, Connor reluctantly agrees to let Jesse stay at his place for the season—strictly to keep him in line. Rules are set, boundaries are clear. But Jesse’s never met a rule he couldn’t break. Between winning over Connor’s kids, rallying the team, and sneaking past Connor’s defenses, Jesse is determined to prove he’s more than just trouble. But can he show Connor there’s more to life than playing it safe?

Fiery Rescue: Fisher Cats Player Heating Up the Sheets with Handsome Stranger? Fourth line center, Dominic Olson, was spotted with an unidentified man following a fire at the High Park Towers building in Liberty Village late last night. The fire was contained to the fifth floor where—according to firefighters from Toronto Fire Station 346—it began in one of the condo’s kitchens. Thankfully, only minor injuries were reported. After being treated by paramedics, Olson escorted the mystery man to a black SUV and helped him inside. Although they left together, their destination is also unknown. Traded to Toronto from the Los Angeles Suns, Olson was a major player in the team’s 2013 Stanley Cup win. However, it’s become obvious in recent years that the ageing forward is no longer the superstar he once was. But what exactly was Olson doing at High Park Towers in the wee hours of the morning with a strange man? “Just friends,” or something more? Though Olson has been notoriously tight-lipped about his personal life, rarely choosing to attend events with a plus one, we all know the old adage: where there’s smoke, there’s fire. Content/Trigger Warnings: This story contains scenes discussing parental neglect/estrangement, mild internalized homophobia, accidental mixing of medication leading to a health scare, two short scenes with sexual harassment from a side character, and a positive attitude toward sex work as a career (MCs are only with each other in the book).

Matty Carlson Playing House with Local Schoolteacher? Toronto Fisher Cats enforcer, Matt Carlson, was recently spotted in the park with a hot mystery man and four children ranging in age from pre-teen to infant. A close source indicates that the man is prep school English teacher, Antoni Bianchi, who has been spotted with Carlson in public recently. Following the cozy park outing, Carlson was photographed with his arm around Bianchi as they returned to Carlson’s home, adding fuel to the speculation that the men are dating and, perhaps, living together. Just friends or is something else heating up their late summer nights? Since Carlson’s acrimonious divorce five years ago, he has not been romantically linked to anyone but rumors swirled of involvement with a man prior to the split. Is the enforcer ready to “switch teams” for good? When asked to comment on her ex’s sexuality, aspiring actress Courtney Quinn stated, “I don’t know why everyone is surprised. It’s not like it’s the first time he’s been with a man.” Sour grapes from a jilted lover or secrets from his past revealed? Check the JockGossip blog for all of the latest developments in this intriguing new chapter of Carlson’s life.

Fisher Cats Defenseman Rushed to Hospital After In-Game Fall—Mystery Beau Revealed? The Fisher Cats defenseman is conscious and in stable condition following a seizure that occurred during the recent game against Buffalo. Updates indicate that while still hospitalized, he’s hopeful for a quick return to the ice. The incident raises serious questions after referee August Manning was spotted in the same hospital shortly after Arents was admitted. Recent rumors have swirled around Arents’ involvement with someone within the league. Could Manning be the mystery man? A credible source claims the two are engaged. “He has been so doting! He’s barely left Nico’s side.” Tongues are wagging as their off-ice involvement throws Manning’s on-ice impartiality into question. How will the league react? Thus far, they have declined to comment but given the new Code of Conduct, there will be some tough questions to answer for these men to keep their romance and their careers. TRIGGER Contains non-graphic scenes involving brain surgery and discussions about brain tumors and cancer. HEA guaranteed but please reach out if you have further questions.

Fans Have Mixed Reactions to Engagement of Fisher Cats’ Hale and Brewer On the eve of their first playoff game this post-season, the Toronto Fisher Cats organization sent out a press release announcing the engagement of their top d-pair. The release insinuates the childhood friends may have been involved as far back as college and makes it clear the front office supports the relationship. “We are confident that such a longstanding relationship will be nothing but beneficial to Felix in his recovery.” Reactions are mixed. An anonymous inside source stated, “Legit? No way. This whole thing’s a PR stunt to soften the public’s perception of Hale.” One fan commented, “Hale & Brewer have always been so adorable together! It’s great they finally feel comfortable being out about their relationship!” While many fans are similarly supportive, others speculate that the announcement is tied to the Cats’ shaky play of late. “We all know they’re not gonna make it past the first round,” one fan stated. “It’s just an attempt to distract from how weak the team is.” Adding fuel to the controversy, Hale shared an image of the players naked in bed together and captioned, “Pre-game nap with Jonah before we take on the Montreal Lynx. Go, Cats!” PR stunt or happily engaged couple? Only time will tell. TRIGGER WARNING: Frank discussion of alcoholism, past death of parents, and emotionally neglectful parents.

Rule #1: Don't fall in love with your best friend's brother After Anders Lindholm lost his wife and baby daughter in a car accident, he knew he’d never find love like that again. Hockey, routines, and his team are all that have kept him going since. But as he approaches forty, an injury makes him consider what life after retirement will be like. And when his teammate, who just so happens to be his best friend’s brother, offers him a helping hand—in more ways than one—it reawakens something in Anders he can’t deny. Rule #2: Don’t let anyone know the real you Kelly O’Shea has been in love with Anders since he was fifteen. He’s been hiding the fact that he’s gay for just as long. He loves his family, but their over-protective meddling is what made him move halfway across the country and hide who he was. Although Kelly and Anders both agreed it would stay casual, Kelly begins to hope that maybe they’ll eventually be more than just friends with benefits. And the more time they spend together, the faster the ice around Anders’ heart melts. But with a playoff spot to clinch, fractures within the team, and overprotective brothers to worry about, Anders’ fear of letting go of the past isn’t the only challenge they’ll have to overcome. TRIGGER WARNING: Off-page and non-graphic mentions of death of secondary characters including a child. Grief. Brief and non-graphic mention of suicidal ideation. Talk of homophobia and homophobic slurs. Non-graphic mentions of sexual harassment and sexual assault.

Fisher Cats Defenseman Rushed to Hospital After In-Game Fall—Mystery Beau Revealed? The Fisher Cats defenseman is conscious and in stable condition following a seizure that occurred during the recent game against Buffalo. Updates indicate that while still hospitalized, he’s hopeful for a quick return to the ice. The incident raises serious questions after referee August Manning was spotted in the same hospital shortly after Arents was admitted. Recent rumors have swirled around Arents’ involvement with someone within the league. Could Manning be the mystery man? A credible source claims the two are engaged. “He has been so doting! He’s barely left Nico’s side.” Tongues are wagging as their off-ice involvement throws Manning’s on-ice impartiality into question. How will the league react? Thus far, they have declined to comment but given the new Code of Conduct, there will be some tough questions to answer for these men to keep their romance and their careers. TRIGGER Contains non-graphic scenes involving brain surgery and discussions about brain tumors and cancer. HEA guaranteed but please reach out if you have further questions.

Dustin Fowler Wed in Secret Vegas Ceremony – Partner’s Identity Remains a Mystery What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Or does it? Toronto Fisher Cats ice hockey team captain Dustin Fowler attended the NHL awards and came home with more than the Ted Lindsay Award. A cryptic social media post from the hockey center himself revealed that he was wed in a secret ceremony in Las Vegas this past weekend. His caption stating, “Sorry, ladies, Toronto’s most eligible bachelor just went off the market. I married my kitten tonight and I’ve never been happier,” sent tongues wagging across the league. But who is “Kitten”? Without verification from either the team’s head office or the new groom, rumors swirl about exactly who Fowler’s partner is. Speculation ranges from pop singers, to influencers, to actresses and models, but in a surprising twist, a credible source from within the organization suggests that “Kitten” is none other than retired men’s figure skating champion Charlie Monaghan. Neither athlete has been linked to dating anyone in recent history. Fan reactions vary from shocked disbelief to wholehearted support but without official confirmation, gossip continues to fly. We here at JockGossip would like to offer our warmest congratulations to the newlyweds.

Rule #1: Don't fall in love with your agent. Trevor Underhill is a bottom D-pair grinder. A pest. The kind of player who makes it possible for the talent to score. Off the ice, he looks out for himself and never trusts anyone but his sister to have his back. Fresh off an ankle injury and annoyed that his endorsement deals keep falling through, he’s tired of his stuffy, boring agent telling him to clean up his act and grow up. Love is the last thing he’s looking for with anyone. Rule #2: Don’t give up on second chances. Former player Wade Cannon spent years in the closet until his retirement. Now with a successful career as an agent and an eleven-year-old son, his priorities are work and his kid. After the guy he was supposed to spend the rest of his life with bailed on them, he doesn’t trust anyone to stick around. When members of the Evanston Otters team come to him for help, he and Trevor wind up working closely together. Frustration leads to sizzling chemistry and an unexpected connection. Falling in love with a client could jeopardize Wade’s career just as an explosive discovery threatens not only the Otters’ Cup win, but the very foundation of the team. TRIGGER WARNING: Contains on page scenes of domestic violence.

A genre-bending Gothic mystery with a strong LGBTQIA+ romance from beloved, award-winning author KJ Charles. As the mists descend, the gaslight flickers, and terror takes its hold, two warring lovers must reconcile in time to uncover the murderous mysteries of Lackaday House―and live to tell the tale.

Rule #1: Don't fall in love with your best friend's brother After Anders Lindholm lost his wife and baby daughter in a car accident, he knew he’d never find love like that again. Hockey, routines, and his team are all that have kept him going since. But as he approaches forty, an injury makes him consider what life after retirement will be like. And when his teammate, who just so happens to be his best friend’s brother, offers him a helping hand—in more ways than one—it reawakens something in Anders he can’t deny. Rule #2: Don’t let anyone know the real you Kelly O’Shea has been in love with Anders since he was fifteen. He’s been hiding the fact that he’s gay for just as long. He loves his family, but their over-protective meddling is what made him move halfway across the country and hide who he was. Although Kelly and Anders both agreed it would stay casual, Kelly begins to hope that maybe they’ll eventually be more than just friends with benefits. And the more time they spend together, the faster the ice around Anders’ heart melts. But with a playoff spot to clinch, fractures within the team, and overprotective brothers to worry about, Anders’ fear of letting go of the past isn’t the only challenge they’ll have to overcome. TRIGGER WARNING: Off-page and non-graphic mentions of death of secondary characters including a child. Grief. Brief and non-graphic mention of suicidal ideation. Talk of homophobia and homophobic slurs. Non-graphic mentions of sexual harassment and sexual assault.

Rule #1: Don't fall in love with your family's sworn enemy Taylor Hollis brought home gold at the Olympics, then quit competitive skating at the height of his career. Four years later, he lives a quiet life teaching figuring skating classes and looking for the perfect guy to settle down and build a family with. When the Evanston River Otters hire Taylor to take part in a feel-good media piece, he’ll have to defy his father and work with the son of the man he detests. And his one weakness is a hot older guy who’s good with kids. Rule #2: Choose your loyalties wisely Last season, Jamie Walsh left the Chicago Windstorm after a nasty divorce and falling out with his linemate. Now he’s getting settled as a new forward for the Otters. His biggest priority is his five-year-old daughter, Ava, but he can’t ignore how attractive he finds her skating teacher. The only man he’s ever been interested in. The more time they spend together, the harder it is for Jamie to ignore his feelings. Too bad Taylor’s father has always blamed Jamie’s dad for ruining his hockey career. Jamie and Taylor are perfect for one another but they’ll have to ignore both of their families’ unwritten rules if they let themselves fall in love with the enemy.

Rule #1: Don’t fall in love with the coach. Gabriel Theriault’s been skating on thin ice for the past two seasons with Toronto but his arrest following an off-ice fight is the final straw. His only shot at redemption is to start over in Evanston and prove that he still has what it takes to be a pro player. No more fights. No more drinking. No more random hookups. Rule #2: The team always comes first. Years ago, Lance Tate’s on-ice injury ended his career and marriage. His long road to recovery led to a job he loves as assistant coach with the Evanston Otters, and he wouldn’t dream of giving that up. Until he meets Gabriel. The French-Canadian is fifteen years younger, burdened by too much responsibility, and the most intriguing man Lance has ever met. He’s also the absolute last man Lance should get involved with. The draw between them is impossible to resist—even if it could cost them the game they love. Their only chance at winning it all is to change the rules.

Rule #1: Rules are made to … bend Noah Boucher loves his career as a hot-shot NHL goaltender—even after making league history as the first openly bi player. Last season’s catastrophic knee injury sidelined him and ended the Toronto Fisher Cats’ chance in the playoffs but now he’s determined to have one final season to win the Cup before he retires. Hockey has always come first, but when fate offers him a second chance with his college crush, he’s desperate to not repeat the mistakes of his past. Rule #2: Don’t mess with fate When a chance meeting on a scenic train trip puts Noah back into Simon Lawrence’s life, he’s wary even though their connection is as strong as ever. Noah walked away from him once to pursue his hockey dreams and the photographer and gallery owner has been burned by long-distance relationships in the past. A future together will require braving not only the distance and time apart, but the media scrutiny that comes with dating a pro hockey player. Rule #3: Trust your heart When a catastrophe at the gallery hits just as the pressure of the playoffs is heating up, Noah will have to bend the rules and convince Simon that this time, love comes first. --- Note: Bending the Rules was previously released as a free short story called Train to Snowhere. It has been expanded into a full-length novel and significant parts of the plot have changed.

Rule #1: Hockey Comes First As NHL team captain, Zane Murphy’s goal for the upcoming season is simple: take the Evanston River Otters all the way to the Stanley Cup. Rule #2: Only On the Road But an unexpectedly hot night with his best friend and teammate Ryan Hartinger throws Zane’s carefully laid plans and his sexuality into disarray. Rule #3: Don’t Fall in Love with Your Best Friend When feelings begin to creep in, Zane will have to decide if he’s willing to throw out the rules and risk his career and his friendship for a chance at winning it all. Note: Road Rules was previously published as a 45k novella on Prolific Works and has since been expanded into a full length novel.

Adam Caron has everything he could want. A brand-new contract with an NHL team, a nice apartment, the life he’s dreamed about since he was a little boy. He has everything, except the name of the man he shared a drunken, blistering hot night with. Etienne Brideau can’t stop thinking about the night he spent with Adam, but he knows better than to think Adam will want him sober. People don’t fall in love with gawky, rawboned, awkward Etienne, especially not men like Adam Caron, rising hockey star, with his stunning good looks and charismatic personality. When Adam gets back in contact with him, Etienne doesn't let himself hope that they'll ever be more than friends. But the more entangled he becomes in Adam's life, the more he can't imagine letting him go, and when an injury threatens Adam’s career, Etienne knows he’s in too deep to walk away. But Adam has secrets of his own, and more than just their life as a couple may be at stake.

NHL veteran player Kieran Marsh has had more relationships than trips to the sin bin, making him a player on and off the ice. And two years ago, I had a one night stand with him when I thought I would forever stay the anonymous girl in the hockey jersey. But now my city has an expansion team, and guess who's one of their star players? Of course I accept an offer to go see the opening night game. I can't stay away, even though hockey destroyed my family, and so much about Kieran reminds me of the worst things my father ever did to my mother. And when Kieran sees me in the stands? I know nothing is going to be the same again. This is his game, and he knows how to win.

A veteran player on a new team. The rookie who hero-worshiped him growing up. The unwritten rule they're about to break. Everyone knows you don't fall for a teammate. Especially the rookie you're supposed to mentor. Tell that to Matt “Big Mack” Mackenzie though. Now at the tail end of his career, the one-time superstar takes an offer from the only team willing to give him a shot. The hook? The job includes extra practice sessions with the team’s rookie catcher. The tempting, smart-mouthed Jamie DeLuca, who Mack really shouldn’t think about that way. And he definitely shouldn’t agree to after-hours video review sessions with. The sky’s the limit for Jamie, if only he can keep his spot in the lineup. But the rookie’s on the verge of being cut. If he wants to stay on a big league roster that’ll mean extra work—and extra time with Big Mack. The guy he fantasized about playing like growing up. And then just fantasized about. Mack’s nothing like Jamie’s fantasies. He’s better. If only Jamie could keep his attraction to the charming, generous veteran under wraps. Easier said than done, especially when the heat between them ignites. But nothing in baseball comes with a guarantee—and the only outcome they can be certain of is the one they make for themselves.