https://www.lgbtnovel.com/tags/hockey/ Recent content in Hockey on LGBT Novel Hugo en Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.lgbtnovel.com/lists/lgbt-sports-romance/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.lgbtnovel.com/lists/lgbt-sports-romance/ <p>Most Amazon sports-romance bestsellers (<em>Heated Rivalry</em>, Sarina Bowen, etc.) are <strong>open-door</strong>. This short list covers <strong>real mature books</strong> (5+ years on market where possible) that fit <strong>closed-door / kisses-only</strong> criteria—see also <a href="https://www.lgbtnovel.com/guides/closed-door-vs-open-door-mm-romance/">Closed Door vs Open Door</a> .</p> <p><strong>We removed</strong> <em>Hockey Bois</em> (below our <strong>500-rating</strong> bar) and non-sports padding titles. Empty slots beat unverified names.</p> <hr> <h3 id="1-check-please-book-1-hockey--ngozi-ukazu-2018">1. <em>Check, Please! Book 1: #Hockey</em> — Ngozi Ukazu (2018)</h3> <p>College hockey graphic novel; <strong>PG</strong>, slow-burn captain crush. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GVC83DX?tag=lgbtnovel-20" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank">Amazon B07GVC83DX</a> · ~1,000+ ratings · ~4.7★ · <strong>8+ years mature</strong></p>