Another hockey‑book adaptation is joining Netflix’s roster.
Netflix is assembling its cast for the upcoming series adaptation of Hannah Grace’s novel Icebreaker, the debut book in the Maple Hill series. The project sits alongside the network’s other hockey drama, The Sticks, which is also in development.
Here’s a comprehensive look at what we know about Netflix’s Icebreaker adaptation to date.
When will Netflix’s Icebreaker series premiere?
A release date has not been announced yet, though casting is already underway.
Who are the lead actors in Netflix’s Icebreaker series?
Daisy Jelley (Poser, How To Have Sex) will star as Anastasia “Stassie” Allen, while Connor Simos (Subversion) will portray Nate Hawkins in the college hockey drama.
What is the supporting cast of Netflix’s Icebreaker adaptation?
The ensemble includes Gabriel Tierney (Rivals, Enola Holmes 2) as Aaron, Auliʻi Cravalho (Moana) as Lola, professional athlete Peter Berry as Robbie, Chaneil Kular (Best of the Best, Sex Education) as JJ, Devin Craig (Sex Lives of College Girls, Maize) as Henry, and Aidan Shaw (We Were Liars, Heated Rivalry, Finding Her Edge) as Russ.
What is the premise of Hannah Grace’s Icebreaker novel?
The story follows Stassie, a transfer athlete pursuing Olympic gold, and Nate, a campus star aiming for the NHL. When a mishap forces their teams to share a rink, Anastasia Allen and Nate Hawkins collide, and their disciplined rivalry gives way to obsession, as the desire for victory becomes eclipsed by their mutual attraction.
Who are the creators and executives behind Netflix’s Icebreaker series?
Series creator and executive producer is Jade Halley Bartlett (Road House, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Miller’s Girl). Amanda Lasher (Gossip Girl, The Bold Type, Togetherness) serves as showrunner, writer, and executive producer. Hannah Grace also executive produces, alongside Alex Cooper, Matt Kaplan, and Mina Lefevre for Cooper’s Unwell Productions.