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    "Did any of you think for a single moment about the fact that Ilya is from fucking Russia?”

    The room was silent.

    “Huh? No? That’s weird. What, Wilson, you are telling me you wouldn’t share a secret that would endanger Roby’s life? How weird.”

    Shane looked around the room, staring each and every player in the eye. He was done being afraid; he was done being ashamed. They should be the ones cowering their gaze, not him."

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    Homophobia, Russia, fear, and everything in between.

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    29 Jan 2026

  2. Public Bookmark 79

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    Las Vegas, 2014

    Shane doesn’t walk out of the hotel suite, choosing honesty instead.

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    27 Jan 2026

  3. Public Bookmark 79

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    One question asked by a journalist during an All-Star presser changes everything for Shane and Ilya. As long as they’re willing to take a few risks.

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    27 Jan 2026

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    “Ilya Rozanov,” Shane repeats slowly, letting himself taste the words. He grins. “Wow. You’re, like, a really good player. How come you’re in Canada for summer camp? Is that weird to ask? Sorry if that’s weird. I just meant-”

    Shane is cut off by a hand on his mouth. He flushes.

    “Too fast,” Ilya says. “My English… not good.”

    “Sorry,” Shane mumbles into Ilya’s hand. Ilya grins and shakes his head, curls dancing, as he pulls his hand away.

    “Is okay. Slow words. Okay?”

    This year marks thirteen year Shane Hollander's third summer at Coach Marakov's elite hockey training camp. In attendance for the first time: Ilya Rozanov, visiting from Russia. Shane isn't the most sociable, and Ilya's English isn't the greatest, yet the unlikely duo soon become the best of friends.

    It's just one summer, but it makes a world of difference.

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    26 Jan 2026