NHL Pulls ‘Hot for Hockey’ Romance Audiobooks Shortly After Launch

Wichita Hutchinson Plus, KS, October 7, 2026 — The National Hockey League (NHL) has removed its recently released line of romance-themed audiobooks, titled ‘Hot for Hockey,’ from online platforms. The decision to withdraw the audiobooks was made shortly after their initial debut.

The ‘Hot for Hockey’ series, which focused on romance narratives, was part of a new initiative by the league. Details regarding the specific reasons for the audiobooks being pulled from online availability have not been disclosed by the NHL. Information concerning the exact launch date of the audiobooks or the duration they were accessible before being removed was not immediately available.

The NHL has not provided a statement explaining the circumstances behind the withdrawal. Consequently, the availability of these romance-themed audiobooks to consumers is now limited. Further updates on this matter are pending, as the league has not elaborated on its decision or indicated any plans for the future of the ‘Hot for Hockey’ series.

Story summarized from the original created by Stephen Whyno and The Associated Press on www.ksn.com, see more information here.

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