{"product_id":"the-waiting-game-an-mm-hockey-romance-9798877429550","title":"The Waiting Game: An M\/M Hockey Romance","description":"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFisher Cats' Hale and Brewer Engaged: College Sweethearts or Fake Relationship?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOn the eve of their first playoff game this post-season, the Toronto Fisher Cats organization sent out a press release announcing the engagement of their top D-pair. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe release insinuates the childhood friends may have been involved as far back as college and makes it clear the front office supports the relationship. \"We are confident that such a longstanding relationship will be nothing but beneficial to Felix in his recovery.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReactions are mixed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn anonymous inside source stated, \"Legit? No way. This whole thing's a PR stunt to soften the public's perception of Hale.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne fan commented, \"Hale \u0026amp; Brewer have always been so adorable together! It's great they finally feel comfortable being out about their relationship!\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile many fans are similarly supportive, others speculate that the announcement is tied to the Cats' shaky play of late. \"We all know they're not gonna make it past the first round,\" one fan stated. \"It's just an attempt to distract from how weak the team is.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAdding fuel to the controversy, Hale shared an image of the players naked in bed together and captioned, \"Pre-game nap with Jonah before we take on the Montreal Lynx. Go, Cats!\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePR stunt or happily engaged couple? Only time will tell.  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTRIGGER WARNING: \u003c\/b\u003e Frank discussion of alcoholism, past death of parents, and emotionally neglectful parents.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50929211343122,"sku":"9798877429550","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_56200901-0e11-4d20-be7a-34771b79427b.jpg?v=1739035705","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-waiting-game-an-mm-hockey-romance-9798877429550","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}