BookTok fans, this is the news the community has been waiting years for. On June 15, 2026, Netflix officially confirmed: Hannah Grace's Icebreaker is becoming a series. Following in the footsteps of Off Campus and Heated Rivalry, Hannah Grace's novel Icebreaker will be adapted into a Netflix series.
A figure skater. A hockey player. One shared ice rink. And a tension no one planned for.
What is Icebreaker about?
Icebreaker is the first installment in Hannah Grace's Maple Hills series and one of the most read sports romance books on BookTok. The book has spent 70 weeks at the top of the New York Times bestseller list and has sold over five million copies worldwide.
The story follows Anastasia Allen, a competitive figure skater with her eyes set on Olympic gold. Everything changes when she is forced to share the ice rink with Nate Hawkins, a hockey player just as determined to go professional.
Despite the cold temperatures on the ice, the heat between Anastasia and Nate is undeniable. Is ambition or attraction the sharper blade?
Forced proximity, grumpy sunshine, and a slow burn that intensifies with every page — Icebreaker has all the ingredients that make sports romance fans explode with enthusiasm.
The team behind the series
Netflix has appointed Amanda Lasher as showrunner and Jade Bartlett has written the pilot and will co-write the series with Lasher.
Amanda Lasher is the showrunner — previously responsible for the original Gossip Girl. A good choice for a series that revolves around competition, tension, and social dynamics at college.
Jade Bartlett is co-writing the series. Bartlett previously made her writing debut with Miller's Girl and worked on Road House.
And then there's the most striking news of all:
Alex Cooper, the host of Call Her Daddy, is producing the series through her Unwell Productions. Cooper was the first to post the announcement on her Instagram Story with the words: "BookTok girlies, I have some exciting news for you…" followed by "SCREAMING."
Alex Cooper's involvement is not just a fun anecdote — it also means the series has a huge built-in audience even before a single frame has been filmed. Her Call Her Daddy community almost completely overlaps with Icebreaker's BookTok target audience.
When does production start and when will the series be released?
Filming for Icebreaker is scheduled to start in late September 2026 and is planned to end by mid-February 2027. Filming will take place in Vancouver, Canada.
A release date has not yet been confirmed. Given the filming schedule, the series could potentially appear on Netflix before the end of 2027.
This means you now have plenty of time to read the book — and all its sequels — before Anastasia and Nate appear on your screen.
The Maple Hills series: read in order
Icebreaker is the first part of the Maple Hills series. The series also includes sequels Wildfire and Daydream. Here is the reading order:
| # | Title | Couple |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Icebreaker | Anastasia & Nate |
| 2 | Wildfire | Aurora & Henry |
| 3 | Daydream | JJ & Poppy |
The three books are set in the same Maple Hills universe and characters reappear in each installment — so read them in order for the best experience.
Icebreaker and the hockey romance wave on streaming services
With Heated Rivalry on HBO Max and Off Campus on Prime Video, it was only a matter of time before Netflix joined the hockey romance adaptation trend.
The timing is not coincidental. Sports romance — and hockey romance in particular — is the fastest-growing subgenre in romance fiction. Icebreaker, Off Campus, and Heated Rivalry are the three most read hockey romance series on BookTok, and now all three have a streaming adaptation.
If you haven't started yet: this is the moment. Read Icebreaker, watch Off Campus on Prime Video for the vibe, and keep an eye on Netflix for when Anastasia and Nate make their icy debut.
Read the book before the series is released
There's still time. Use it.
Readers who know the book before the series comes out always enjoy the adaptation more — they can compare their own image of Anastasia and Nate with the cast, and they know all the nuances that a series inevitably shortens.
Moreover: Icebreaker is a fast read. Most readers get through it in a weekend. And after that, you'll want to start Wildfire right away.
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Off Campus, Heated Rivalry, and Icebreaker: the complete hockey romance guide
If you love Icebreaker, these are the books you should read next:
Off Campus — Elle Kennedy
The series that started the hockey romance wave on BookTok. Now available on Prime Video. Our Off Campus Hockey Bundle is specially made for this fanbase.
Heated Rivalry — Rachel Reid
The most discussed hockey romance book after Icebreaker. Now available on HBO Max.
Wildfire and Daydream — Hannah Grace
The sequels to Icebreaker in the same Maple Hills universe.
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✔ Off Campus Hockey Bundle — for when you want more hockey romance after Icebreaker
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✔ Book Review Notepad — capture your Anastasia & Nate feelings
✔ Reading Log (€1.99) — keep track of the entire Maple Hills series
✔ Glass Can — for the drink that accompanies every icy tension
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Happy reading — and keep skating! 🏒📚
Frequently asked questions about the Icebreaker Netflix series
Is Icebreaker confirmed for Netflix?
Yes. On June 15, 2026, Netflix officially confirmed that Hannah Grace's Icebreaker will be adapted into a series.
When will Icebreaker be released on Netflix?
A release date has not yet been confirmed. Filming is scheduled to start in late September 2026 and is expected to finish in February 2027. A release before the end of 2027 is possible.
Who is making the Icebreaker Netflix series?
Amanda Lasher is showrunner and Jade Bartlett has written the pilot. Alex Cooper of Call Her Daddy is producing through her Unwell Productions.
Has a cast been announced for Icebreaker yet?
As of writing, there are no confirmed cast members for Icebreaker. More details are expected closer to production.
How many books are in the Maple Hills series?
The Maple Hills series by Hannah Grace currently consists of three books: Icebreaker, Wildfire, and Daydream. The Netflix series is based on the first book.
Should I read the book before the series comes out?
Absolutely. Readers who know the book always enjoy the adaptation more. Icebreaker is a fast read — most readers get through it in a weekend.
Is Icebreaker part of the same universe as Off Campus?
No. Icebreaker is set in Hannah Grace's Maple Hills universe. Off Campus is by Elle Kennedy and is set in the Briar University universe. The two series are not connected but do have a similar hockey romance vibe.