'Heated Rivalry' star rocks pride jersey at Vancouver Canucks game
It was the loudest Rogers Arena has been in quite some time.
Vancouver Canucks fans roared after the team ended a hapless 11-game losing streak at Rogers Arena on Wednesday against the Washington Capitals.
However, the loudest cheer of the night, or really, the loudest cheer in weeks, was when a Heated Rivalry star appeared on-screen at Rogers Arena.
Robbie Graham-Kuntz, who plays Christopher “Kip” Grady in one of the hottest TV shows on the planet, was in attendance to witness the Canucks 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals.
When he appeared on the Jumbotron during the first period, the crowd erupted in a high-pitched roar.
Found sunshine at tonightâs #Canucks game! âď¸ pic.twitter.com/tyN5K51Zd5
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) January 22, 2026
Graham-Kuntz was rocking the custom-made Canucks pride jersey when he initially appeared on the camera, with Vancouver celebrating their ninth annual Pride Night.
But after appearing on screen, he did a favour to fans of the show.
The Mississauga, Ont., native removed his Canucks’ fit, revealing that he was wearing the jersey of Heated Rivalry character Scott Hunter (played by François Arnaud), who is Kip Grady’s love interest in the show.
In one of the most powerful moments of the series, Hunter calls Grady down from the stands to join him on the ice. The two share a kiss, signifying a public coming-out moment for the hockey star.
Perhaps the Canucks need more characters from the hit show to attend games at Rogers Arena, as they’re now 1-0 with a Heated Rivalry character in attendance this season and 4-14-3 without one.