The NHL has removed its "Hot for Hockey" audiobook series, which featured romance-themed stories set in the league, just days after its release. The decision follows backlash over concerns that the content was inappropriate for the organization’s family-friendly brand. Fans and critics questioned whether the league’s official partnership with the project aligned with its traditional image. The audiobooks, which included explicit themes, have been taken down while the NHL reviews its future content strategy.

NHL’s pulls ‘Hot for Hockey’ romance-themed audiobooks shortly after debut  WDHN