NHL Removes Romance Audiobooks After Short Release
The NHL has removed its "Hot for Hockey" romance-themed audiobooks from online availability shortly after their launch.

Fort Wayne, IN, October 7, 2026 —
The National Hockey League (NHL) has recently removed its “Hot for Hockey” romance-themed audiobooks from online platforms. The removal occurred shortly after the audiobooks were made available to the public.
Details regarding the specific reasons for the removal have not been extensively provided. The audiobooks, which were intended to explore romantic storylines within a hockey context, faced a brief period of availability before being taken down. The NHL has not issued a detailed statement explaining the decision-making process behind the removal of these particular audiobooks.
The “Hot for Hockey” series was a novel endeavor for the league, venturing into a genre not typically associated with professional sports organizations. The project’s swift discontinuation raises questions about its development, approval, and the subsequent decision to withdraw it from sale and streaming.
The availability of the audiobooks was reportedly short-lived, prompting their removal from online retailers and streaming services. No specific timeline or further details about the content or its reception prior to removal were provided in the summary.
Further information regarding the circumstances leading to the audiobooks’ removal is not currently available.
Story summarized from the original created by Stephen Whyno and The Associated Press on www.wane.com, see more information here.
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