ok ill post this two months late bc i found it in my drafts, fine
FIRSTLY what i will warn you about is that im very specific with dnp fic preferences.... i dont really like it related to "canon" or dnp at all i basically just like the ones that are completely separate trashy lit that use their names 😭 along that vein, idrc much about whether theyre in character or not. surprising considering how important that is to me here LOL
anyway THE NUMBER ONE REC which is not only the best phanfic every written but maybe even one of the best fics in any fandom ever written. the_blonde's magnum opus. you have no idea how many times ive reread this how can it be so good. it's so good that my best friend who hates dan and phil read it and loved it.
second most reread fic is this masterpiece. and then a couple other things from my bookmarks
I checked my in progress tab on my reader and I am legitimately in the middle of SIXTY-FOUR HEATED RIVALRY fics. The problem is that so many fics sound amazing, so I open them up, read for an hour, then check the AO3 tags so I don't get too far behind, and oh there's three new fics that look absolutely stellar and two wips updated that I'm gagged about, so gotta add those to the pile, too. And then repeat that every single day for four months. I want to complain about this! But it's also the opposite of a problem! Oh no I have too many delightful fics to read, oh no there's too much outstanding feelings and porn, oh no my diamond shoes are too tight, wahhhh.
HEATED RIVALRY - NO I WON’T BE CHILL ABOUT THE GAY HOCKEY PLAYERS SHOW:
Bonded Pair: Do Not Separate by FriPie, ilya/shane & david/yuna & rose & svetlana & centaurs, NSFW, 20k wip
Given Ilya and Shane's history, they should be able to handle a few weeks apart. So when Ilya was out with an injury and Shane needed to head back on the road, they would cope. Shane would be occupied with adjusting to his new team and Ilya would be occupied with twitter and the trials and tribulations of British Bakers. And they would be just so normal about it. Obviously.
reheating by PenAndInkPrincess, ilya/shane & david/yuna & cast, NSFW, 47.9k
Shane is trying not to be obviously enjoying Ilya’s turmoil as much as he is, shifting Anya to lay on her back like a baby in one arm and cooing at her. “I know, huh? Papa left and played with who knows how many other dogs, and the whole time you were here missing him. I bet he wasn’t even thinking about you, huh?” “Hollander!” Ilya says, sounding scandalized. “Do not tell her that! Is not true!”
quick, he needs more hockey! by SafelyCapricious, ilya/shane & scott/kip & carter, 10.5k
So the first sign Scott has that something had happened is when his coach catches him after practice — he stayed late to help two of the rookies — and tells him that management wants to talk to him as soon as possible. Shane Hollander has been traded to the Admirals.
Above the Clouds, the Sky is Always Blue by khaleesiofalicante, ilya/shane & rose & oc & cast, nsfw, 33.5k
“They both want to fuck you. That entire family is trying to fuck you. I think we should call the police. Put restraining order for your hole.” “Ilya, are you drunk?” “Hollander, this is a serious problem!” “Just because he is gay, it doesn’t mean he wants to fuck me.” Shane scoffs. “Maybe he’s a bottom too.” “So, that’s your problem? Not that he wants your hole?” “Ilya, I swear, if you don’t stop saying that word—” “It’s wrong, you know,” Ilya informs seriously. “You fucked Rose Landry. Now Peter Landry is trying to fuck you. All the holes are connecting. This is basically incest.”
Now You Can Start by deliciousblizzardshark, ilya/shane & svetlana & voyageurs, 14.8k
The problem was that everyone who played for Boston, except for Ilya, was like a million years old and had forgotten what fun was, if they’d ever known. They were all, like, married with kids and their idea of a good time was a barbecue where they drank a few flat weak-ass beers and or went golfing. Ilya just wanted to have fun, okay? He just wanted to live. or Ilya gets traded to Montreal. Everything goes better than expected.
Boston's Shining Star by whenpigssoar, ilya/shane, nsfw, 13.6k
Ilya Rozanov has decade-long beef with Boston’s other star athlete.
Shane Hollander Support Crew by americnxgirl, ilya/shane & hayden/jackie & j.j., nsfw, 4.1k
It takes a village to get Shane Hollander through a years' long situationship. AKA. Lily texts Hayden and JJ for help with something. Group chats ensue.
a self-study in wanting by tasteofberries, ilya/shane (& irina), nsfw, 4.9k
“I used to fuck you everyday,” Ilya says bluntly. “Wake you up with blowjob, french kiss your asshole, make you wet and ready for me.” “That is not what french kissing is.” Shane says instead of responding. They have had this conversation before. “French kissing has tongue, I put tongue in your ass. I french kiss it. I romance it. I tell it that it is perfect, that it is apple of my eye. That it is the only thing I will ever need.”
try on calling me "baby" by fizzseed, ilya/shane & centaurs & hayden, nsfw, 6.7k
“Wait, shit, is it really dirty?” He glances over to Ilya, who is now dutifully collecting cones. “It’s not dirty,” Shane laughs. “So what’s the hangup, then?” “It’s… kinda hard to translate.” He continues before Bood can call him on that, “it sounds more old-fashioned in English. Or, it’s fine in Russian, more like. It means my beloved. Or darling, kind of. Russian’s hard to translate directly sometimes.” “Man. That’s some Bridgerton shit.”
baby's first paternity suit by Anonymous, ilya/shane & david/yuna & svetlana & centaurs, NSFW, 7.7k
“Okay,” Ilya says, marching into the locker room and clapping his hands together. “Let’s get it out of the way. I am not father of Texan stripper baby, I did not fuck crazy Texan stripper, Shane is not breaking up with me, blah blah blah.”
Lily My Friend by AshwinMeird, ilya/shane & hayden/jackie & j.j., 14.4k
Unknown Number: Pike Unknown Number: Pike, you know how to respond to text? Unknown Number: It has been hours Unknown Number: Respond to this, I need you to check on Shane Hayden: Hayden: Who is this Unknown Number: Lily, I got your number off Shane’s phone OR Hayden gets unwittingly roped into a business partnership with Shane’s secret girl Lily behind Shane’s back but at least he gets a kind of cool friend out of it… even if she is oddly reluctant to call them that.
let me give you innovation (got that good good) by splatticus, ilya/shane & centaurs, NSFW, 14.1k
Shane doesn't have anything against fighting in hockey. Truly he doesn't. But there are a million different things to love about playing on the same team as Ilya Rozanov, and watching him stew in the penalty box like a caged animal is near the bottom of that list for Shane. Ilya can't keep out of the box, so he's not allowed to put it in anymore.
Six Times Shane and Ilya Got Clocked by Azure_K_Mello, ilya/shane & hayden/jackie & svetlana & cliff & j.j. & scott & carter, 6.8k
Here's a story of six times people clocked Ilya and Shane over the years.
it's nice to hear your voice again by eemolu, ilya/shane, 3.3k
shane starts leaving ilya voicemails. years later, ilya finds them all
Would you cook for me for $100? by shanesaurus, ilya/shane & cast, 6.6k (semi-)wip
Shane and Ilya are encountered by that guy who asks random people in New York if they'd cook for him for $100. They say yes because Ilya Rozanov watches Youtube Shorts (unfortunately) and recognizes the guy.
jj boiziau: ultimate ally (unfortunately) by goldengalaxies, ilya/shane & j.j., 2.1k
(jj tries to matchmake for shane after finding out he’s gay. things unfold. ilya crashes out. jj finds out a little more)
Birds! by pic_in_blue, ilya/shane & david/yuna & hayden & troy/harris & wyatt & rose, nsfw, 11.1k
Shane and Ilya attempt a Big Year of birdwatching across Canada and film it to raise money for the Irina Foundation. It goes about as you'd expect.
MORE RECS UNDER THE CUT because NO I'm not done yet!
'Cause I Always Had a Vision of Us Standing Like This by Waste_the_night, ilya/shane, NSFW, 4.3k
"Where is this cream? I will grab it.” He’s already standing. Shane looks too cozy to get up. “You don’t have to.” Ilya doesn’t say anything, just puts his hands on his hips. “Okay fine – top left.” Shane’s on his stomach when he gets back, the covers pushed down to his knees. He once again looks half asleep. He reaches his hand out and grabs at the air. Ilya waves him off. “I will do it.” He sits on the edge of the bed and pulls Shane’s pants down to cup under his incredible ass. “Really?” He asks, sleepily. “It’s kinda personal…” “Hollander.” Ilya rolls his eyes, squeezing the cream onto his fingers. “My tongue has been in your ass. You swallow my cum like it’s water. We are past personal.”
fleur de lis by sun_monsterz, ilya/shane & hayden/jackie, nsfw, 21.4k wip
Flowers. There were goddamn flowers—a whole bouquet of lillies—sticking out of Shane’s locker for the whole team to see. “Hollander, you fucking beauty!” Mitty whooped. Someone slapped him on the back. A chorus of hoots and wolf whistles filled the room as everyone took turns peering over shoulders to get a better look. Hayden turned to him, wide-eyed and a little bewildered. “You and Lily are that serious, man?” Shane opened his mouth to reply, but before he could find the words, J.J. cleared his throat exaggeratedly, readying to read something, and oh god, was that a note he’d just pulled out of Shane’s locker? He was going to kill Ilya, seriously.
Unsportsmanlike Flirting by aleksandriel, ilya/shane, 2.1k
Shane Hollander is trying to win a hockey game. Ilya Rozanov is trying to win a hockey game, commit psychological warfare, and maybe flirt so aggressively it becomes a league-wide PR incident.
shane & ilya: certified homophobes by goldengalaxies, ilya/shane & scott & carter, 3.1k
Rozanov hello this is ilya rozanov Rozanov can you please stop with this Rozanov i am not homophobic Rozanov hollander is not homophobic Rozanov you are making my life very hard🙄🙄 Vaughny maybe u should stop being a homophobic asshole Scott Well, I’m glad to hear you’re not homophobic but I’d love to see some actual proof of that first. Rozanov i hate you both Rozanov one moment Rozanov i wanted to send picture of me fucking my boyfriend as proof Rozanov but he said no😣😣😣😣
the worst one by miss_minnelli, ilya/shane & hayden/jackie & ruby & jade & arthur & amber, 10.8k
Or: Ruby Pike, terrified to come out to her parents, takes the train to Ottawa in the middle of a school day. Ilya and Shane pick up the pieces and put the Pike family back together.
Picture this by Grocerystoredivorce, ilya/shane & hayden, 4.4k
Hayden hates Rozanov. He hates the Boston Raiders, he hates their fans, their arena, their city. Most of all, he hates their captain. But this was too far. Shane had gone too far. Shane was stalking Ilya Rozanov. / Hayden sees intimately familiar photos of Rozanov on Shane's phone. He comes to the obvious conclusion. Shane is stalking his long-time rival.
Growing Sideways by Writer_and_Thrasher, ilya/shane, 8.4k
It feels like he’s gonna throw up. .... Wait. No, it actually feels like he is going to throw up. Or, instead of running out on Ilya, Shane traps himself in the bathroom. With no obvious means of escape, they'll have to do what they're worst at: talk.
plane and simple by UglyGreenJacket, ilya/shane & centaurs, 2.6k
“Hey, Hollander, it’s your turn to tell the story,” Wyatt Hayes interrupts from the row behind them. “The what?” Shane questions, looking to Ilya, who only manages to give him a sort of sympathetic look. “Is this some kind of hazing thing you didn’t tell me about?” Troy Barrett’s head pops up from the row in front of him. “It’s something we do every flight. Harris told the story about his sister and a skunk on that first flight after the incident in Tampa, and it kinda became a thing. Helps to calm everyone’s nerves.”
9:34 a.m. on a Tuesday in a Tampa IHOP by ggfj84, ilya/shane & troy/harris & centaurs, 6.8k
After the Centaurs’ emergency landing, Jane stops texting Ilya. The team begins to wonder if their captain’s mysterious girlfriend deserves him. Then Shane Hollander walks into the Tampa IHOP where the Centaurs are having breakfast.
The Gang's All Here by Selective_attention, ilya/shane & centaurs, 1.9k
HARRIS: Triple B? CAITLIN: Boring CASSIE: Bummer LISA: BIG FAT ASS More Real Housewives shenanigans
an invisible light by WeeBeastie, ilya/shane, NSFW, 2.9k
Or: what happened between Shane sitting in Ilya’s lap and the ‘goodnight Shane/goodnight Ilya’ moment.
Data Analysis Complete by Writer_and_Thrasher, ilya/shane & hayden/jackie, 6.2k
Hayden wants it on the record that this is completely and totally, without question, Shane’s fault. or, 5 times a FitBit gave Hayden some data, and 1 time he crunched the numbers on his own.
cold love, hot blood by emchant3d, ilya/shane, NSFW, 2k
"Another," he says, too brusque, too flat, too rude, but the bartender listens, and he picks up his fresh drink just as this arrogant assuming asshole of a hockey player crowds further into Shane's space and makes that pretty smile flicker. He's crossing the bar in a heartbeat.
the pda police by goldengalaxies, ilya/shane & centaurs, 3.5k
Roz We are good looking and married and in love, is normal to be sexually active Hazy I’m sorry but no. There’s sexually active and there’s YOU TWO Shane @/Hazy I’m confused. We only have sex everyday? Shane That’s not that much, is it? Dykstra I can’t tell if you’re joking or not???? Shane How often is normal? Roz Shut up Roz Everyone is banned from speaking Roz No more talking (overly touchy hollanov get an intervention)
#FindBostonLily by Mumble_Bee, ilya/shane & cast, 3.8k
Amnesiac!Shane knows that he's in love, but not who he's in love with. The internet vows to assist.
just his type by ronbin, ilya/shane & shane/various & scott & cast, nsfw, 5.3k
Shane Hollander has a type. It's not his fault that his hookups keep turning out to be other MLH players. or: finding community in a group of gay hockey players who have all hooked up with the same person
What am i supposed to do? by benizira, ilya/shane & cast, nsfw, 4.2k
Or, Shane's entire icloud storage gets leaked and all of his photos and text messages are out for everyone to see
#OneGoalDoesNotBuiltACareer by Airuna, ilya/shane & hayden/jackie & troy/harris & david/yuna & scott & centaurs, 9.8k
Shane spends a post game interview explaining that his husband is the best captain in the league and accidentally starts a hashtag.
Hit The Jackpot by LadySesame, ilya/shane, 2.6k
Ilya gets high on painkillers and is very in awe of his super hot husband that he apparently has.
#noticing by YankingAwry, ilya/shane & svetlana & rose, 2.5k
“And this is Svetlana! You guys have a fun hockey connection. She’s BFFs with—ooh. What’s his name again, babe?” “Ilya Rozanov,” says Svetlana. Feeling virtuous about it, she offers her hand first. “Don’t tell him I said you have the best hands in the league.” Shane’s face is rigid. “Um. I won’t?”
In Eric Bennett’s Defence by OnTheTake, ilya/shane & eric(/kyle) & cast, 1.6k
Rozanov said my girl, so what was I supposed to think? ft. Eric Bennett.
the trials and tribulations of being a wikipedia editor by snailie, ilya/shane & cast, 2.2k
Ilya is bored out of his mind and decides to start ragebaiting Wikipedia editors or: 5 times Ilya got banned from Wikipedia for vandalism, and 1 time they didn't have a leg to stand on, as told through Wikipedia edit history and talk pages
A Friend Who Knows by goosie_grey, ilya/shane & svetlana, 3.3k
Svetlana’s gaze was unwavering. “Gregori killed Irina. Not quickly. Not cleanly. But he killed her.” A beat. “He killed her the same way you are killing Ilya.” -------- After Svetlana figures out who Ilya's secret Jane is she joins them for lunch.
Probably Fine, Definitely Spiraling by Namastiel, ilya/shane, 4.7k
Shane becomes increasingly convinced that something is wrong when his usually intense sex life with Ilya suddenly slows down. With no clear explanation and plenty of time to spiral, he jumps to the worst conclusions about being unwanted and boring. One dramatic spiral and one honest conversation later and they’re fine, just mildly exasperated and very much still obsessed with each other.
The work wife affair by Anonymous, ilya/shane & troy/harris & centaurs, 2k
“Why did you just get a text from someone called ‘work wife’?” Shane asked his face scrunched up in a way that made Ilya want to squeeze him. “Relax, it’s just Troy.” “You mean Troy Barrett?”
blessing and a curse by Permanent_Reverie, ilya/shane, NSFW, 8.3k
On their first day of summer vacation, Shane wakes up with a pussy. He decides to hide it from Ilya and wait for it to go away. This decision has consequences.
Nobody asked me to but I can’t sleep so these are all my favorite relationship reveal hollanov fics (as someone who lives in that tag)
Starting off strong: (also made this and realized I don’t explain the fic just my vague opinion on them but idk trust my judgement anyway)
where nobody knows you
This is the hollanov reveal fic. It was only finished in January and I’ve reread it about 8 times. I was rereading it before it was finished. I love Yuna and idk if my son was hiding a relationship from me for 8 years I’d fall into hysteria so I love the exploration of her reaction. I love that it’s about Yunas perspective on Shane’s relationship and not just his relationship with Ilya. It’s really beautiful ngl, I be crying.
Silver Lining (Golden Seams)
I genuinely cannot explain my obsession with this fic. It’s really great and it shows a realistic (crazy adjective to use) perspective on Shane’s view of Svetlana. Plus Svetlana clocks his shit and I live for that.
Worlds Worst Ally
Hayden Pike isn’t homophobic, just confused. Momentary angst but it’s Hayden pov so mostly just funny.
Miscommunications (Lead to Fallout)
This one was so funny. I love reading Hayden Pike reactions cause he’s kinda stupid.
I Like Jane For You
Another Hayden Pike reveal but he’s really funny and this one gave me so much secondhand embarrassment. It’s a whole series so look at that too!
Scott Hunter's Life-Changing Road Trip
This one is super cute and I highkey need more Scott Hunter + Hollanov content. But everyone was so supportive it was so cute
(omg speaking of of hunter + hollanov im looking for a fic where they slowly reveal their relationship like menaces to him and kip and drop the bomb on everyone at kingfisher—so specific I know) - update: found it Oh Captains, queer captains
Lily and Jane's Reddit Adventures
This whole series owns my soul. Ugh I love social media crack but it’s really deep too? Go read it!
Would You Believe
I have a really deep love for Scott and Shane in this, like their segment is short compared to the whole thing but it’s what made me bookmark. It’s very cutesy.
First Time WAG
The reveal actually isn’t a big part of this but I think the buildup is really funny. Also can we please give Shane and Ilya more friends to talk to.
Right Formula, Wrong Answer
More Hayden Pike reveals, more me falling out of my chair laughing.
hot mics and hotter rivalries
This fic is so good I’m 100% you’ve read it by now. I love a good crack reveal.
something you can fix
Less of a reveal and more of a forced outing, but there’s a reveal in there. I’m a really angsty girl ngl.
Maybe a Good Change?
This one is so good and such a good angsty reveal. And a fix-it! Another Hayden Pike reveal. If you guys can’t tell I really love friendship.
ways they didn't find out
It’s a series! But like a series of one-shots not a series series. Everything in it is so good, I laugh, I cry it’s beautiful. I’ve read all of these a bunch of times. My favorites: fuck the news, love and other drugs, Yuna Hollander fucks around and finds out, and Hayden and Ilya cuddle (not clickbait)
unknowingly knowing
This one technically isn’t a reveal. Just chaotic hockey player group chats with Lily and Jane. But it’s really sweet and really funny and wtf is Mitty/Connors and why do I love it?
And if you’ve made it this far down you must really like reveals and that’s great cause I’m looking for two! 1) Shane’s dad walks in while Ilya and Shane are on the phone (Shane’s hospitalized) and listens to Ilya rant in Russian while Shane is asleep and 2) one where Yuna calls “lily” for Shane (still hospitalized) and Shane starts instigating phone sex (he’s loopy and Ilya doesn’t know she’s there)
This is hands down my favorite trope in the HR fandom right now. I love every version of it and there are so many great stories that deserve to be highlighted and celebrated. If you haven't given this type of story a shot so far, I can only implore you to give one of the following fics a shot.
And if you have more recs or feel inspired to write your own fic, please for all that is hollzy share. the. link. with. me.!!! I'm serious. I need more food.
A Ghost in Boston by sostarry: Complete. Ilya gets outed while in Russia. Which ends with Shane joining the Bears. It'll make sense, I promise!
all the stars aligned by heydoeydoey: Shane Hollander literally blows up his own 10 year plan on the first day back to work and, like Ilya, I love him for it. Such a great story. First part in the series is complete.
Better Days To Come by PlatitudinalTeen: Complete. Oneshot. One thing I really love about this one is that Shane chooses to come to Boston for Ilya and himself as opposed to a lot of trade fics, where he has either no or litte control over the situation. A wonderful read.
Boston Boys by xpityx: WIP. Shane gets traded before the tuna meltdown. They're both trying their best and somehow the vibe is just very sweet. I really appreciate how great the team is too and how you can see through some of their interactions with Shane how they support Ilya.
Home Ice Advantage by taywrites11: First part in series is complete. And absolutely wonderful. Shane gets traded in his rookie season and that experience shapes him. Ilya is the consent king we know and love. I love the way their relationship has the chance to develop differently here and also the way Shane's relationship to his parents is explored. Cannot reccommend this enough.
Recalculating the Ten Year Plan by MegsChaos: WIP. After All Stars 2017 and an ugly betrayal by the Metros (fuck the Metros) Shane gets traded to Boston. Both he and Ilya are trying their best while navigating their still very new relationship. Beautiful. I cannot wait to see where it's going. As an added bonus: also contains social media posts.
Shane Hollander is not a Coward by crimson_lunar_473: WIP. Shane gets traded for reasons. The reasons being that the Metros are assholes, which we're not gonna question because we hate the Metros in this house. Also Shane gets to be unhinged as a treat.
something you can fix by some1_around: Three completed parts in this series. One of the two reasons I fell head over heels in love with this trope and never looked back. Part 1 hurts despite the comfort, but Part 2 makes up for all of it and then some. Wonderful character development, some bittersweet moments and so much genuine love. Also the hospital scene with Victor and Cliff is maybe the entire reason why I love those two characters. 10/10 read at any time.
The Great MHL Seduction by Lady_of_War_and_Heartache: WIP. Only 2 chapters so far but the premise is just *sighs dreamily and stares into the middle distance* I need Ilya to publicly "woo" Shane to the Bears so bad, you have no idea.
Tiny Moves by cassykay: WIP. Technically we don't know that Shane will go to Boston yet but I am very hopeful, so I've decided it counts. Supportive Bears for Ilya is really all I ever want from a fanfic and I cannot wait for them to force-adopt Shane too. Also I absolutely adore the hospital scene *chefskiss*
(We Could Be) Something Great by Anonymous: WIP. Second of two reasons I fell head over heels in love with this trope. Absolute Must Read. I cannot oversell this. Even if you don't read WIPs, you need to make an exception. Go read it now. You will not regret it. (KIDNAPPED SHANE (AFFECTIONATELY)!!! THE FEELS!!!!!! THE SOFTNESS!!!!!!!!!!)
my original Heated Rivalry rec list has gotten stupidly long so I'm officially starting a Part Two. taking this opportunity to change up some of the subcategories, because 1) the Wildcard header was becoming a bit too all-encompassing, and 2) I love organising and efficiency. hot.
situationship era:
In the Clutch by mcshrug (sequel to Buzzer Beater)
Drop the Gloves by mcshrug
head and body to you by naokime
holding tightly when you invite me by thesehands
I Was Raised out in the Cold by LavenderProse
truth covered in security by lisa6
tongues a-wagging by Anonymous
home economics by Anonymous
the wild ecstasies of worship by ruralsaint
liminal boyfriends:
good things come by Ccainao3
Two Man Advantage by LavenderProse
The Long Game and beyond:
Malysh by theribbonsweregreen
here we are and what the hell are we going to do with it by walkingthroughwindows
AUs (one or both not a hockey player):
Russia's Greatest Love Machine by OrYouCouldHaveMine
do you like long fics? good news! i have some recs for you. please forgive my v short bad descriptions.
back and forth from new york by alphalupi (@poseidonearthshaker)
195k+ | Not Rated | WIP | AU where Shane comes out of his own volition and decides to sign with the New York Admirals. He and Ilya figure out how to make things work. Also a fun social media companion AU piece here.
Borderline by Wintersbane
90k | E | Complete | Zombie apocalypse AU set mid situationship era, Shane & Ilya have to road trip to safety at the Canadian border.
Change Your Win Conditions by Vee (Vera_DragonMuse) (@dragonmuse)
103k | E | Complete | Canon divergent AU where Ilya had a career-ending injury before he & Shane could reconnect at the All Star game in Tampa, set two years later when Ilya is a coach for the Centaurs and Shane signs with Ottawa.
clap when you land by quietafterdusk (@narglesinroses)
78k | T | WIP | Canon divergent from TLG, where the Centaurs' plane crashes and Ilya is seriously injured, Shane is there for him while he recovers.
cold war by pucksandpower
109k | E | Complete | AU of canon where Ilya is the son of the Russian president and Shane is the son of the Canadian Prime Minister, and they both still play hockey. INCREDIBLE.
courage [it couldn't come at a worse time] by veilofimagination (@veilofimag)
82k | M | Complete | Shane & Ilya break up because Ilya is miserable being closeted but Shane isn't ready to come out yet. Ilya makes a new life for himself, Shane has to figure out what he wants too.
Duty of Care by boopboop
145k | M | Complete | Canon divergent AU. Relationship era Hollanov, where the Hollanders show Ilya how to be loved.
frequently, secretly fond of each other. by milominderbinder (@milominderbindered)
120k+ | E | WIP | AU where Shane is delayed being drafted to the NHL by one year and ends up on the Boston Raiders with Ilya. Team mate situationship!
Miracle by thesevenpercent
115k | E | Complete | Canon divergent AU where the Centaur's plane crashes and Ilya is the sole survivor
something you can fix (26k) and something you can build (97k) by some1_around
123k combined | M | Complete | Canon divergent AU where Shane gets outed (after his texts with Rose are leaked) and he gets traded to the Boston Bears.
Read something 70k+ words that you think I should read? LET ME KNOW!!!
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EDIT - Adding new fics I've read since making this post here:
Haunting Your City by mightyd0lphin
93k | E | Complete. Ilya gets into a fight and gets traded to Montreal. He and Shane try to be Just Platonic Friends at first. Some of the best written angst I have EVER read.
More fic recs because I've apparently read an unholy amount of Hollanov fanfics.
☆ The most hilarious fics you'll ever read
Lily and Jane's Reddit Adventures by BetterNameToCome (SpoonDeficiency)
Teen / 35K / Completed (series)
"Me finding out that instead of mysterious and cool, people think I'm autistic and lesbian."
Ilya and Shane get Reddit's advice under the aliases Lily and Jane. Things spiral from there....
(Both of them go to reddit for advice and they somehow become famous internet lesbians)
The chips are set to fall by icopythefax
Teen / 41K / WIP
At the 2017 All Star Weekend, Ilya takes fate into his own hands to produce at least one out MLH player by the end of the season. Thus begins his part-time side hustle as community organizer, mastermind, and Commander-in-Chief of the Gay Hockey Army.
(Everything icopythefax writes is hilarious with a touch of seriousness – the magic of the crack treated seriously tag – i totally recommend Everything they write)
the secret society of stick handlers by gurlsrool
Series / 50K / One-shot (kinda)
(A series with several one shots depicting the social media reaction of a variety of scandals created by the queer hockey players – I'll recommend subscribing to the author, they have several amazing fics)
ilyuca81 (otherwise known as lucarozanov) by Anonymous
Teen / 8K / One-shot
Luca Haas tries very hard to not let anyone know about his dark (read: embarrassing) past. Unfortunately, the fans are ready to let people know for him.
Or, Luca used to run a tumblr blog for Hollanov and the internet goes wild.
(I'm in awe about how good this fic is, I have read it a couple of times already)
Best Served Hot by queerteaoop
Mature / 21K / Completed
Dunkin' Donuts puts Ilya in an ad campaign. Tim Hortons responds in kind. After years of on-ice rivalry, this might actually be the thing that causes the hottest point of contention.
(I'm neither Canadian nor American and yet this is still hilarious)
The Rose Landry Bowl by Amazinggrace0
Teen / 4K / One-shot
Or, Rose Landry tries to befriend her best friend's boyfriend. The internet thinks they are dating instead. The Rose Landry Bowl is created.
(Evebody thinks Ilya and Rose are dating, it's hilarious)
☆ Weird friendships you didn't know you needed
Bisexual! This is great! Me too! by DoubleDecker, SugMak
Teen / 10K / WIP
Old friends Eric Bennett and Brandon Wiebe realize oh yeah, that time when we were best friends at hockey camp in high school, actually maybe we were boyfriends? They've been casual friends for decades since then, but when Eric comes out publicly, Wiebe reaches out. They catch up and debrief life and hockey as bisexual men while Eric enjoys his first year of retirement and Wiebe navigates his first year as a coach.
Ilya Rozanov is just delighted to have bisexual friends. Even if they don't always know he's bisexual too. And since his love language is being a little shit, he badgers them into bisexual solidarity.
They're all bisexual and talking to each other
(Cannon bisexuals gossip with each other Featuring Coach Wiebe and Bennet)
Personal (Surprise) Chef by ellipsister
Teen / 18K / Completed
Ryan Price has contingency plans for aliens, penthouse floods and the occassional emotional breakdown (his own). Finding Ilya Rozanov in his apartment - door code proudly abused and cooking food - still comes as a greater shock.
Ilya on the other hand would summarize the evening in four efficient steps: Use Code. Cook. Couch. Cry internally (optional).
Or: Ryan and Ilya are absolute shit at friendship... and somehow they are perfectly happy anyway.
(This is a really cute fic in which we get to see ilya having FRIENDS, such a treat)
☆ Freak4Freak Hollanov
Unhinged love by Madfordinos
Mature / 25K / WIP
5 times people clocked Shane and Ilya being absolutely unhinged about each other and the 1 time it was encouraged.
(They are disgustingly in love with each other here)
Jane is Ilya's Favourite Lay by That_bitch_without_a_life
Explicit / 40K / WIP
Shane does not know what he is staring at when he reads the name of the chat and the influx of texts.
This looks like actual hell, and more importantly why on earth would Ilya ad him to the Boston WAGS chat?
TLDR: In an attempt to socialise in this new country Ilya puts 'jane' down as his WAG to connect to the team, this has unforeseen consequences for himself.
(It isn't actually the freak4freak tag but they loved each other and Shane does some crazy shit about it)
☆ AUs where somethings are different but they still fall in love
ghosts we've always known by impetuous
Explicit / 69K / Completed
Or, everything that happens when your dreams don't come true.
(Shane gets injured really early is his career and his whole live changes)
good on my own accord by impetuous
Explicit / 50K / WIP
Or, Shane is a goalie. Ilya can't score.
(Shane prefers being a goalie, basically)
influential men by lyric_ghost
Explicit / 37K / WIP
Shane Hollander, captain of the Boston Raiders, is the the undisputed best hockey player of his generation. But he's lonely. His relationships with women have never worked out, and he's afraid he knows why.
Ilya Rozanov is a charismatic, openly bisexual personal trainer and influencer. His Insta is half thirst traps, half brutal and perceptive hockey critique.
It's no surprise, really, that Shane falls for him so hard and so fast.
(I wholeheartedly recommend this, their relationship dynamics chances a bit because ilya is out – also it has an interesting plot twist)
read a lot of beautiful things recently. alphabetically.
another uninnocent, elegant fall by anonymous (explicit, 17k) ❣️
Seven scandals in the life of Ilya Rozanov.
a winner at heart by pressuretoparty (explicit, 32k) ❣️
Ilya laughs. He finds that once he starts, he can't stop. He laughs at the fact that he's in France with Shane Hollander. He laughs at the fact he's Shane Hollander's boyfriend. He laughs at the fact that he gave up Moscow for a better life, only to end up in fucking Ottawa.
Ilya's dick stops working one month before he's supposed to leave for the South of France.
car wash redhead, tube top R.E.M. concert, juror #6 by rockbound (explicit, 3k)
The only trick is to have no fear, and even less fear than that the more trouble one is in. Ilya cannot teach that to a man who has directed his energies into becoming, not like a saint, but like a painting of a saint, all dripping in symbolism: the way the robe drapes here, yes, that is on purpose, and the angle of the light, the patron’s face in the crowd, the instrument of the martyrdom in his hand and the fruit in the bowl on the table, all arranged except when—
Clean by dinosour (explicit, 7k)
Rozanov cocks his head to the side curiously. “This is porn thing?”
“It isn’t a porn thing!”
“It feels different?” He asks, nosing along his throat. “For you?”
“I don’t know, but I don’t think so.” Psychologically, yes; physically, probably not. He hadn’t felt whatever Rozanov had clearly felt the moment the condom broke. “Though I think it’ll feel different for you. Maybe better.”
Rozanov pulls away until they can look each other in the eye.
“I always feel good with you.” It doesn’t feel like a compliment, but like he’s making a point. “You don’t need to do this for me.”
“I know. I want to do it.” Shane insists.
Shane and Ilya experiment. It's a success.
Compatible by jewelledfoxes (explicit, 18k)
Ilya’s blood has always run hotter than Shane's.
Or: Yay Hollanov free use! Everybody cheered!
cottaging by gone_girl (explicit, 10k) ❣️
Ilya was good at noticing things about people, and he was good at understanding them. Shane was not. That was okay. Shane had developed his own way of getting to know Ilya. It involved a lot of inane questions and, more importantly, no longer involved condoms.
Everything You Know by ineptshieldmaid (explicit, 6k)
"Is it weird," Ilya says, and Shane turns a little to meet his eyes, "That I have never done this?"
"What, fingered me on a couch? I'm sure…"
"No, Hollander," Ilya says, in the voice he reserves for when Shane is being particularly obtuse. "That is not what I mean."
fall in love again and again by Ehlihr (mature, 25k) ❣️
Shane wakes up on Tuesday at 5:26 AM on game day in Boston, four minutes before his alarm goes off. Shane wants it to be Wednesday. But no matter what, Shane wakes up on Tuesday at 5:26 AM on game day in Boston, four minutes before his alarm goes off.
”Fuck,” he croaks. “Fuck, fuck, fuck.”
Chapter 1: Shane wakes up on the same Tuesday over and over again after leaving Rozanov in a rush. Tuesday is his second least favourite day of the week, so he's not really happy about it.
Chapter 2: Ilya notices Shane acts strangely. He just never remembers.
found it on my own by coldhome (mature, 3k)
In the stale hallway of the Sports Hall of Fame, he understands the cottage more. He has to wander down unpaved paths for privacy.
Ilya looks over at the growing crowd around Shane. There are things to learn, he decides. There are things to learn that cannot be kept behind glass in this wretched museum.
Or, Ilya and Shane learn each other.
holding tightly when you invite me by thesehands (explicit, 7k)
“Actually, uh—“ Shane scratched the back of his neck and dropped his gaze to the floor by Ilya’s chair. “Would you mind if I sucked you off?”
“Would I mind?” Ilya asked. “No, I would not mind. You want my cock again that badly, Hollander?”
house rules by Calico (explicit, 6k)
Shane's brought Ilya to his cottage, which means something, doesn't it? And whether it's a test, or an experiment, or an audition - Ilya is determined he will triumph. By any means necessary.
jumping someone else's train by HeartOfDecember (explicit, 11k)
"Typical dirty Americans," Rozanov said. He took the pitcher and started pouring water into the four glasses. "You wear your shoes indoors and then you want to fuck someone else's husband and then you expect him to sleep in the same filthy sheets."
Scott opened his mouth to retort back, but Rozanov, the gracious host, was handing him a cold glass of water. "Well, we will all get very dirty together tonight," he continued. "Shane, my sweetheart, you are outnumbered. Better hydrate."
Hollander drank obediently. Needing something to do with his hands, Scott sipped his water, too. Kip traced circles lightly along his back. The silence that felt so pleasant outside by the fire now settled heavily over them. Scott cleared his throat. "So," he said. "What are we doing?"
Rozanov looked at him like he was stupid. "Is it not obvious? We are going to run a train on my husband."
listen how the heart beats lying next to him by pumpkinless (explicit, 8k)
Every time a text came through about flight times, Shane thought that would be the last one. That Ilya would say, no, actually, but I cannot come to your home over the summer and fuck you in your bed for two weeks and kiss and play house like we are boyfriends, because we are hockey rivals and this has been a seven year long mistake. Also, I will be blocking your phone number and never want to see you again unless I am beating you on the ice.
He had doubted every second until Ilya was finally in his car in the airport parking garage.
love and lust (wanna be yours) by blankjournal (explicit, 12k)
“You really wouldn’t mind if I had sex with someone else?”
Ilya does mind. Hearing it said back to him, almost makes him flinch, a sudden and brittle sound right next to his ear that he fails to recoil from in time. But he swallows back the bitter truth and replies, “Of course not. If that is what you want.”
He waits, sitting on his living room couch, phone pressed painfully against his ear, his other hand gripping his knees till his knuckles blanched. He could feel his own heart rattling behind his ribs, pulse rockingloudly. His mind was an echo of alarm, demanding of him: Why isn't Shane saying anything?
It was the loudest silence he’s ever lived through, until Shane finally said, “Okay.”
OR: inspired by the fight in TLG where Ilya tells Shane he can sleep with other men. But this time, Shane actually takes the offer.
Menace by Charlotte_Stant (mature, 5k) ❣️
Of course Ilya had known that Shane would come back but it was gratifying, still, the text from Jane, Can we meet up when you’re here tomorrow, I don’t care where. I really need to see you. The intimation, probably accidental, that Shane was so very desperate he was open to the idea of Ilya fucking him in the street. Ilya typed and deleted many potential replies, which was not characteristic of him.
(Or: Shane gets blackmailed. Ilya handles it.)
See You at the Melting Point by DeclaredDove (explicit, 1.5k)
Hollander has a lot of commercials. Ilya has favorites. For normal reasons.-- --OR Ilya wants. It’s a problem.
speed limit by radialarch (teen, 1k)
82 games in a season doesn't leave much time for braving traffic on the 417.
sympathy fuck by lustmord (explicit, 10k) ❣️
We won’t release a statement right away, someone from the front office said, but if you’re missing a couple games there’s going to be questions. What are we going to call it? A family emergency?
Ilya had almost laughed. What emergency? His father is already fucking dead.
the gift by stammiviktor (mature, 8k)
Ilya wanted so badly to just tell Svetlana: It’s Shane Hollander, it’s always been Shane Hollander. He wanted to invite her over after the game so he'd know it was possible for her and Shane to exist in the same room without the world collapsing.
He was calling Shane back before he even thought about it, his heart in his throat.
“Ilya?”
“Can I invite Svetlana?"
He could never have expected what happened next.
Or: Only a few months after the cottage, Shane meets Svetlana—and goes to great lengths to defeat his jealousy.
whispers carried on second wind by MilesbyMicah (explicit, 5k)
In which Ilya perceives Shane a little more than he’s allowed to, so Shane uses the tried and true Ilya Rozanov™ method of deflecting with sex.
Set ambiguously sometime in episode 4 just before the tuna melt scene.
I've had a couple of very stressful weeks at work, which means that I spent all the time that I was not working or, you know, being a functional member of society, reading ALL THE HR FIC. I'm posting these recs now because I'm sick of copy&pasting stuff, but I've got easily as many more to post. Days need more hours, basically.
Triple Gold | 7.6K | Shane is hiding an impulsive new piercing. Ilya finds out. | This is not only hot as sin, but the author just gets the dynamic between Shane and Ilya so well. The rest of the series is excellent too.
Too ripe not to split | 2.6K | Ilya rocks his hips up. “No, Hollander. Keep up. I want to meet your dildo.” He enjoys enunciating the word. Tries to give it a bit of a whiny Canadian inflection. “You remember? You told me about him, back in Vegas.”| Hot, hot, hot. Supernova hot. Perfect character voices too.
winters here | 2.6K | sex after smoking weed. we love to see i| So sweet.
The Way Hockey Is | 5.6K | Cliff Marlow's POV of The Hit and the aftermath, as he starts to put a few things together. | I have a soft spot for Marleau (Marlow? I can never remember, one is book!spelling, the other is show!spelling, I prefer the French one). The actor who plays him on the show makes it so easy to like him. Excellent outsider's POV, great voices all around.
from the cold | 6.3K | The Hollanders have a new son to take care of. Ilya has no idea what’s going on. | I have a thing for stories in which Yuna and David adopt Ilya. This is probably my favourite, it's excellent hut!comfort (emphasis on comfort, Ilya just has the flu) and the characterisation is top-notch and the Hollanders are caring but not OTT.
two hours year-round | 3.3K | At this point Shane’s dick was nearly soft again. Ilya appeared to accept this with ill-grace, withdrawing his hand with an exaggerated sigh. “It is—for mood. Can lower sex drive, the doctor said.” He shrugged. “It's not a big deal. I fuck you some other way.” | how can a story about erectile dysfunction and depressing be so good and joy? I love stories that explore Ilya's depression, but ones that do it well while keeping everyone IC are hard to find. If you know of more please let me know!
Do It Scared | | Shane Hollander's five rules of how to not look gay (and how he breaks them for Ilya Rozanov) + one time he doesn't have to.| Great Shane study, and I love the dual timeline.
Never Brought to Mind | 2K | Shane and Ilya's situationship vs. getting a kiss on New Year's Eve | Amissing scene from early ep 4, IIRC and my favourite festive Hollanov fic. I mean, there's quite a few Christmas fic for this pairing, some of it very cute, but this NYE stroy is the best and I can't shake the thought that as a Russian Ilya would totally prefer to try and spend Novy God with Shane, rather than Christmas. Anyway, both their voices are spot on, and it's so sweet without being saccharine.
Dick Math | 1K | On one particularly obsessive evening, he’d spoken into his phone, eyes burning from looking at the picture for far too long: “Hey Siri, what is the average Slavic penis length?” “I’m sorry,” she said, “I don’t understand your question.” | This is technically crack and it made me laugh so much. Shane is so...Shane, in this. Hee.
if at first you don't suck seed | 4K | Shane Hollander won't be outdone. One way or another, he's going to learn to deepthroat. | Shane is being his obsessive, competetive self. Ilya is sarcastic as usual and a good enabler. This is fun and hot in equal parts.
As Long as You're Here | 5.5K | * Missing scene from ep 5, after Shane goes to Ilya's room in Tampa Bay after the Allstar Game* | I went looking for missing scenes fro this precise bit of the ep for a friend, and found out one of my favourite fic writers ever had written Hollanov! It was like Christmas. Predictably, it was exquisite.
ain't nothin' but mammals | 7K | Urgent missive from Napoleon to his wife Josephine: Home in three days. Don’t wash. | I love when these two get a bit freaky. Fantastic banter too. Very hot.
whispers carried on second wind | 5.3K| In which Ilya perceives Shane a little more than he’s allowed to, so Shane uses the tried and true Ilya Rozanov™ method of deflecting with sex | Tender, hot, filthy. Excellent character work wrapped in smut, basically.
wait | 2.7 K | Jane: No problem again, sorry. I’ll see you in a few months. | Set during the situationship, around ep 4, pre-tuna melt. Ilya and Shane are supposed to hook up, but Shane is sick. This just perfectly encapsulates their dynamic at this point in canon. Beautifully wistful.
Ilya Rozanov Buys a Sensible Car | 13 K | Ilya’s not really one for birthday celebrations, but he can’t pass up the opportunity to fuck Shane in his car. | Set post show, pre- TLG. This is sweet but has so many lines/moments when it hits you with an emotional truth. Also, perfect Ilya voice.
A Dozen Forget-Me-Nots | 6K | Hayden doesn't have hanahaki and if he does, it's purely platonic and if it's not, nobody ever has to know. Especially not Shane| This is SHane/Ilya but also Shane/Pike and Pike/Jackie. But you should read it! Like, I didnìt even know this fnadom trope, hanahaki diseases, before reading a couple in HR fandom, and it's not something that would appeal to me, but I love a good Hayden POV and also pining/unrequited love, and Pike can be such a moron, but he's a loyal moron. This was lovely.
Sun in an empty room | 27K | “My knee’s fucked,” Shane continued, a little more flatly; under control. It’s what he’d suspected deep down, after all. “And so I can’t play hockey. I’m done.” | This is such a massive, MASSIVE ANGST-FEST. Be warned. Aslo, technically it's a WIP but it felt satisfying enough as it is. It's such a a fantastic character study for Shane, how much hockey is part of his identity and what retiring not on his own terms would mean. And of course, what this all means for Ilya. I sniffled in places. But I'm glad I read this.
paper lanterns, one after another | 4K paper lanterns, one after another | It occurs to Ilya that he doesn't belong here. But then, this is a necessary migration.| When I saw that @raven had written in this fandom I actually squealed. This fic has all the hallmarks of her fiction: lyrical, gorgeous prose, fantastic character work, a focus on what being displaced/ between two cultures means, a feeling of melancholy...amazing stuff.
Home Ice Advantage | 51K | Shane gets traded to Boston AU | One of the best AUs of the canon divergence kind out there, because it is plotty but not drawn out. I've already read it a few times and I fervently hope the author will continue the series.
i want to recommend your fic to everyone because it is my favorite heated rivalry fic ever but i also want to ask if you have any other hr fic recs because i trust your taste and the tag is so scary !! please !!
omg that's so nice thank you :') well if anyone wants to read 85k of sex and pining today here's frequently secretly fond of each other lmao
but i am alllways happy to give other recs! these are all fics i think have really good characterisation, bc that's the most important thing in fic to me:
real love makes your lungs black by Anonymous (16k)
frankly this might be the most beautiful thing written yet in this fandom. sort of a character & relationship timeline written through both shane and ilya's relationships to ilya smoking. check out this anonymous author's entire work series btw (the fics are unrelated to each other, but they're ALL the best written, best characterised shit you've seen in ur life)
i guess what's wrong is when we're kissing, we can't talk by sargeantwoof (6k)
cute pillowtalk / hollanov getting to know each other better that i really enjoyed their headspaces in
Many Loved Before Us, I Know That We Are Not New by servetas (2k)
short but sweet/interesting look at how hard they love each other
connecting the dots by defcontwo (7k)
another 'hayden finds out' with some fun mis-guesses lmao
pieced together, picture perfect by MOSTLYVOlD (4k)
yuna pov and ilya connecting with the hollanders !
stickhandling by moonlitgarden (11k)
this is just so so so good. early relationship shane pov. this fic was electric to read
careful all the time by Anonymous (24k)
another of that anon author's fics but i have to rec this one too. this author just GETS shane and ilya, they feel so real, messy but not overdramatic, in love but not saccharine, i could read this all day
as it was closing by guarddog (theslymoon) (10k)
a long hockey twitter fic based around post-s1 events that i loved
@MLHTracker by summerblood (5k)
another twitter fic but with a unique idea as it's based on those tracker accounts that track who nhl players follow/unfollow. this was so inventive and well done!
Ilya Rozanov's Boyfriend's Ex-Girlfriend by synchronik (4k)
ROSE MEETING ILYA !! this is such an underexplored concept imo and this fic did it so well
Closer to the heart by norgbelulah (7k)
yuna pov; struggling with ilya and growing to care for him
Shane Hollander x Ilya Rozanov Masterlist - Midrange
Last Updated: 1/27/26
Note: This masterlist is only for mid length(-ish) fanfiction (10k-19k word fanfiction only). This list will be updated regularly with the last updated date noted above. All of these fics are complete.
✦ - 10/10 fanfic, please read
The Waiting Game - 16k - “Lily,” Hayden says automatically. “You know about Lily?”
Something flickers across Rozanov’s face. His jaw twitches. “Yes, I know about Lily.” He raises his eyebrows.
Hayden feels like a complete asshole, all of a sudden. There’s just been too much going on to even think about Shane’s mystery girlfriend. “Shit, I should probably, like, call her, or something? I don’t know this girl at all, but Shane’s been obsessed with her for years. If she was watching the game, she would have seen him get hurt.”
“You don’t need to call her,” Rozanov says, and when Hayden glances at him, he still looks fucking miserable but now he’s rolling his eyes, a much more familiar expression of disdain on his face. “She’s sitting right here.”
--
Hayden Pike and Ilya Rozanov are waiting for Shane to wake up after he took a bad hit on the ice. They get to talking.
2. Blood on the ice - 11k -
Lily: i am alive
Lily: hurt
Lily: but they gave me drugs it’s nice
Lily: i want you
Lily: my hands miss yours
or; ilya gets injured on the ice. shane can't handle it.
3. The Shane Hollander Thing - 11k - Cliff Marlow has been on Boston’s team with Ilya Rozanov for the last seven years.
Last week, he figured out the Shane Hollander thing.
4. clear to a hedgehog - 12k - Every Boston Raider knows that although their captain has a girl in every port, he’s got a soft spot for the one in Montreal. Dr. Shane Hollander knows it’s better to have a semi-regular source of casual sex than try to make a relationship work during residency. Ilya Rozanov knows that the doctor he’s fucking in Montreal is unaware that he plays hockey, and in fact probably thinks he’s Bratva.
5. decorate my heart - 15k -
“So,” Ilya says, dragging the word out. He’s swiping at non-existent crumbs on the counter, avoiding his eyes. “You have dinner at parents on Christmas, yes?”
“Yeah.”
Ilya nods. “I can house-sit while you are away. Make place pretty, if you have decorations. Make it less boring.”
Shane’s eyebrows fly up. “What? You don’t want to come with?”
Finally, Ilya looks up at him. Hesitantly, he asks, “You want me to come with?”
Frowning, Shane says, “I– yeah. Yeah, of course. You think I invited you here just so you could spend Christmas alone?”
Looking away, Ilya shrugs. “I am intruder here, Hollander. You have family. I do not. Makes situation… difficult, maybe. You forget the world thinks we are rivals.”
“Not difficult,” Shane says immediately. “You want to come, you’re coming.”
Or: Ilya's in Montreal alone during the week leading up to the Winter Classic. Shane doesn't let him spend Christmas alone.
6. Learning to fly - 11k - Yuna has let go of a lot in her life, including her own dream to play professional hockey. But that's alright; she has Shane and David and they have built a storybook legacy together. Then Ilya Rozanov gets hurt and suddenly Shane's calling her asking if they'll go pick up his archrival from the hospital.
7. Soulmates (or Shane and Ilya winning the Love Game) - 10k -
He knew it stung Ilya, people not understanding. It stung him too. Because to Shane, loving Ilya was like breathing and also like standing on solid ground after years of drifting. It flooded him and steadied him at the same time. It hurt, knowing the world reduced them to a rivalry, a strange story, a piece of scandalous gossip when what they had was so much more. He wanted to be by Ilya’s side for everything, the mundane, the bright and the hard. And maybe not everyone who was in love felt like this, so overwhelmed and so steadied all at once. But Shane did. And if love was a contest, well… he is the winner.
Best couple. Number one. Most epic love story ever.
Or 4 times Shane told people him and Ilya were practically soulmates and the 1 time the universe told him.
8. Bell Ringer - 15k - “Shane?” Ilya asks again. “What happened?” His gloveless hand twitches and he lifts it a fraction of an inch towards Shane.
Shane tosses his own gloves to the ice and reaches forward, lacing their fingers together. “You took a bad hit,” he says, gritting his teeth against the fear clawing at his guts. “Flipped headfirst into the ice. Are you okay?”
Ilya groans in answer and squeezes his hand, though Shane can't tell if he meant to do that or not.
Suddenly, there are people all around them. Shane shifts protectively close before he realizes it’s the medical team.
“Hollander, get back to your bench,” someone says, but there’s no way Shane’s going. Even if he wanted to, Ilya’s gripping his hand like a lifeline, eyes finally locked on Shane’s face. Shane isn’t leaving him.
9.✦ Until you breathe again - 15k - Shane Hollander has a heart attack and "dies" on the ice after the hit from Marlow in the Montreal vs Boston Game.
Ilya handles his emotions poorly and has a very public meltdown.
10. If you were gone, I would know - 12k -
Once outside, he leaned forward and put his hand against the cold stone wall. His phone was still to his ear, the message still recording.
“Ilya. Please. Please. I can’t do this. I don’t know what to do. Please. You can’t be dead.” His voice broke on the word. “I love you. I love you so much. More than anything. I need to hear your voice. I need you to…I need you…I need you…fuck. Please Ilya, please.”
Shane took the phone away from his ear and held it between both hands as though he were praying. He realized he was on the floor and didn’t know how he got there. He was crying. He was fairly certain he was hyperventilating.
His brain was desperately trying to grab at anything. Any thread of logic. Any idea of what to do next.
I have to see him.
Yes. That made sense. Shane needed to get to Tampa. Now. He would go there. He would find Ilya. Ilya would be fine. They would be together. He would see him. Tell him how much he loved him. He had to go. He had to go now.
***
OR: What if Ilya lost his phone during the emergency landing, Shane couldn't reach him, he panicked, and chartered a plane to Tampa to find him instead...
11. What they'll see they can't understand - 11k -
It… it was a joke, right? A weird prank? Hollander and Rozanov… It didn’t make any sense. They hated each other! They had nothing in common! It couldn’t be real. And even if it was, it couldn’t be love, right?
Or: five times the world got a glimpse of how much Shane and Ilya love each other and one time they kept it to themselves
12. Lingua Russia - 16k -
“That’s wild, man. That is just weird.” Yannic paused. “You really think someone speaks Russian but is hiding it from you and just using it to do nice things for you?”
“Well, that is the question. Why would anyone do that? Why not just say they speak Russian?” Rodion had been wondering this all morning.
… … … …
A side story wherein Shane accidentally reveals that he speaks Russian while still playing for Montreal, which results in a cat and mouse game with a minor leaguer.
OC Rodion Tsetsov - Laval Arrows minor league center called up to replace a player.
13. маскировка - 12k - He’s already in the room, shutting the door behind himself as quietly as he can before he realises that not only is there someone other than Shane in the room, but there are three someones other than Shane.
And, as if he hasn’t already fucked up spectacularly, the someones happen to be the Hollanders and Hayden fucking Pike.
// or; Ilya visits Shane in the hospital and meets his parents. He's traumatized and grieving, everything hurts, and Shane takes after his mother.
14. It's so hard to believe (but it's all coming back to me now) - 12k -
“My apartment,” he says, keeping his tone deliberately even. Casual. “I mean… it’s close by, right? You could stay there instead of dealing with the hotel nonsense.”
The words hang in the air between them, fragile and irrevocable. Rozanov goes very still.
Shane feels a flash of panic—wonders if he’s misjudged, if he’s pushed too hard and too fast. He rushes to fill the silence, almost tripping over the words, trying to frame it the way he rehearsed in his head.
“It’s more practical, right?” He adds. “Less media. No teammates. You’d have your own space. And it’s only until flights start up again. You can leave first thing when they resume.”
--- After Rose, after Florida, but having barely reconciled since, Shane and Ilya are stuck in Montreal during a snow storm. Shane offers for Ilya to stay in his apartment, and offers up the rest of his heart with it. Or, an alternate take on what happens after Episode 4.
15. Ottowa Centaurs - The Mocumentary - 16k -
'This is what happens when the social media manager for the Ottawa Centaurs just finished rewatching the entirety of The Office for the 3rd time'
“What a fucking nerd,” Ilya laughed, his eyes following Shane across the ice. The camera swung between them before eventually landing back on Ilya.
“I want to eat him,”
Luca blinked at him, horror slowly etching onto his face.
“Like...sexually or...literally?
Behind the camera, Harris cleared his throat to remind them of his presence. Ilya’s eyes never left Shane, who was still berating Troy by citing some charts from his clipboard.
“Yes,”
Haas looked into the camera in utter fear.
16. Rose garden filled with thorns - 14k - “I’m sorry, but my answer is no. Someone else might be willing to switch if you ask.”
“I can’t believe—this is unacceptable! I’m going to call the flight attendant over and get this sorted out right now!”
Flustered and cornered, Shane injects his Captain Voice into the conversation. “Ma’am, I understand that you’re upset, but I paid for this seat and am going to stay here. You’ll have to find someone else willing to change places or just fly with the seat you booked. I’m sorry I couldn’t help you.”
She hisses like a goddamn tea kettle, and starts to say, “You are the most selfish man I’ve ever—” when another voice behind her says, “You are blocking my seat. Move.”
Shane and the woman turn to assess the new arrival. It turns out that his seat partner is well above six feet tall, ripped as hell, and knows how to deliver an excellent bitch face. He’s also the hottest man that Shane has ever seen in real life, including a chance run-in with Jensen Ackles at a Stars game.
Or, still!famous Shane meets non!famous Ilya on a cursed flight from Ottawa to Boston and kind of (totally) falls in love with him at first sight (and first chirp)
17. How will I know (if he really loves me) - 13k -
Ilya Rozanov is a natural caretaker. Shane Hollander is a natural clutz who keeps getting into situations where he needs taking care of.
Or: 5 times Ilya took care of Shane, and 1 time the favour was returned.
18. the cockroach of your heart - 13k - Ilya died, yes, but then the doctors saved him. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the ambulance, three electric shocks, two emergency surgeries, twenty-six units of blood. Ilya died, but then he came back.
If only Shane could get his subconscious to understand that.
Troy convinces Ilya to launch a Fanmail account..... chaos ensues.
Or 5 times Ilya Rozanov goes viral for a ridiculous Fanmail, and 1 time he goes viral for being the absolute soft hearted sap that he is
20. ✦By Halves - 16k -
She’d never say anything, of course, because she could be wrong. In fact, most days Yuna was certain she was wrong. Shane had only ever dated girls, and had never shown any outright signs of liking… anything else. But that didn’t stop her from wondering, occasionally, whether her son was entirely straight.
But the last hour or so had certainly put paid to that suspicion. Because Shane was receiving a frankly alarming number of texts from someone named ‘Lily’.
Or: Yuna and David meet Ilya Rozanov at the hospital after Shane’s injury.
everyone else has done a fic rec post, now it’s my turn!
these are probably not like niche fics, i’m sure most people have read them, but on the off chance you haven’t, here are my all timers, in no particular order:
MLH Breakdowns #7 | How this one INSANE Free Agency Signing Sparked a Three-Year Hockey Frenzy 😱🏒 by rightnowimtoad. reddit’s reaction to ilya going to the centaurs.
dust bowl by thathastu. a reimagining of the first season with shane as a closeted trans woman. (amazing.)
This is heaven and I'd die for it by Deerlie_03. incomplete. a video of ilya blowing a man leaks.
Shane Hollander Starts a Bar Fight by spaceyloser. for everyone who wanted shane to start punching people in tlg (me).
love will call by mightyd0lphin. sasha sells the story of his and ilya relationship to tmz. shane plans as a love language.
Halt and Catch Fire by mashawisotsky. incomplete. gambling syndicates hack 7,500 athletes private data. ilya’s one of them. (this is one of the best fics i’ve ever read, period. and it’s not even finished yet!)
another inscrutable house by questioningly. ilya’s niece turns 18, and reconnects with ilya for the first time in years.
the song’s out of key again by multifandomhomo. after shane and rose break up, he sleeps with miles.
the soviet montage by pressuretoparty. cold war era fic. ilya defects from the soviet union to play for the centaurs.
Live Through This (And You Won't Look Back) by Snaptic. shane and ilya come out to scott hunter. things snowball from there.
Day 90 by kuragin. shane gets stuck in a timeloop.
still the best (still an asshole) by pucksandpower. 4+1 fic. despite everything, ilya’s still an asshole.
The MILF Theory (And Why the Internet Got It Wrong) by pucksandpower. the internet thinks ilya rozanov is sleeping with shane hollander’s mom. (made me laugh so many times. delightful.)
something you can fix by some1_around. someone recorded shane’s conversation with rose. as you can imagine, it’s pretty fucking bad. (the sequel’s great too!)
love takes miles by corsi. 10 years of the hockey rpf fandom. (this one’s fucking amazing.)
i'll follow where your light goes by countdracilya. ilya attempts suicide (offscreen). (beautiful, but proceed with caution!)
Many Loved Before Us, I Know That We Are Not New by servetas. ilya loves shane so much he wants to eat him. no cannibalism involved.
the things you buy, the secrets i keep by sleepberries. the person selling shane hollander a ring notices some things.
spun out so far by ultravioletdaydream. incomplete. in shane’s first season playing for the centaurs, he can’t get his footing. autism diagnosis fic.
(feel like) sugar on the floor by servetas. shane needs a fucking break. ilya helps.
woof! that was long! turns out this fandom has written some great stuff, but you knew that.
Pick one of James Baldwin's works and read it!!! The Fire Next Time is an excellent essay, most of us are familiar with the quote on gay white people from The Last Interview but not the rest of it. If Beale Street Could Talk even has a movie!
I'm over a million words into my Hollanov brainrot era now, and that doesn't feel like a lot, considering the tag has added more than four thousand fics since I started. But hey, here's some fic I'm enjoying:
I Like Jane For You by Icopythefax
17k - M
Hayden Pike POV - Ilya and Haden accidentally switch phones. Playful chaos ensues and Hayden develops a soft spot for Ilya's secret girlfriend Jane. Funny and surprisingly sweet.
frequently, secretly fond of each other by milominderbinder
60k - Explicit - WIP 11/25
Shane gets drafted to Boston a year after Ilya does, they get to know each other as teammates. Smart, vivid writing and characterization, mental health issues in way that's real but not a bummer. One of the best autistic Shane POVs I've read.
Bonus: title is from a fantastic Gay Cowboy Song
something you can fix by some1_around
27k - M
Leaked video of his conversation with Rose forces Shane out of the closet. It sucks, but he has a lot more support and community than he realized. Super-feelings-y, starts off with a meltdown - read when it's okay to cry. There's a sequel in progress.
Half Agony, Half Hope by CorvidCordelia
30k - M
Second chance romance - They become teammates years after breaking up. Loosely based on Jane Austin's Persuasion.
Constellations by Pondermoniums
60k - Explicit - WIP 14/?
Starting from breakup and injury, Shane and Ilya drift back into each others' orbit. Shane leans into his friendship with Rose and goes to therapy, without the fic feeling therapy-speak-y.
The Shane Hollander Thing by fandom_commitment_issues
11k - M
Cliff Marlow POV - Ilya's teammate puts the pieces together.
two degrees to the right by under_the_bracken
11k - explicit
Ilya has no desire to look up what fanfic means. But it's being used in relation to Hollander, so he does anyway. Ilya gets an ao3 account. Fics that get meta about fic can be cringey for me, this one just made me laugh.
Silly Little Lie by lillygoeson
7k - Explicit - Smutty
Shane pretends he's slept with someone else because doesn't want to sound pathetic. Ilya loses his goddamn mind, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Fool for You by Wolftales
7k - Explicit - Smut
Shane walks Ilya like a dog and gets exactly what he wants. There are only 28 fics in the Bratty Shane Hollander tag and that's a doggam shame. And Wolftales has more Hollonov smut, which... yeah.
I think this is the tenth HEATED RIVALRY recs post I've done? It's a ridiculous number for how I've only been reading since a little before the show came out and I'm still further behind every day than when I started, because there are so many incredible fics! And one of my favorite things is how much the fandom has embraced giving us more of seeing Hollanov through Yuna's eyes, through David's eyes, through Hayden's eyes, through Svetlana's eyes, through Rose's eyes, through Jackie's eyes, it makes the world feel even more expanded and beloved, especially because these characters are also so incredibly wonderful.
Don't get me wrong, Shane and Ilya are still the center of this world, and those two are absolute FREAKS about each other, in heartbreaking and hilarious ways in turn, but I love how much the fandom has given us the other characters being like UGH THOSE ASSHOLES or AWW THEY'RE PERFECT, what a perfect and fun fandom. (Also, the fandom is slowly giving me Shane and Ilya on the Bears' team or on the Voyageurs' team together, and don't get me wrong I love the Centaurs with my whole heart, but do you KNOW how much fun the Bears can be?? Or how much I NEED Hayden and Ilya on the same team?? LET. HAYDEN. JOIN. THE. CENTAURS. I've been good, fandom, I deserve this!)
HEATED RIVALRY - NO I WON’T BE CHILL ABOUT THE GAY HOCKEY PLAYERS SHOW:
love takes miles by mightyd0lphin, ilya/shane & cast, NSFW, 18.7k
The coach's son from Ilya's youth sells his story, and Ilya is left to pick up the pieces. Hollander helps more than he could have ever expected.
your good buddy lily by larry_larson, ilya/shane & jackie/hayden & pikes & cliff, 17.9k
of all things, hayden doesn't expect a t-shirt to be the thing that exposes it all
something you can build by some1_around, ilya/shane & hayden & cliff & cast, nsfw, 81.2k wip
It’s 2018. Shane Hollander has to figure out his new life, in a new city, on a new team, while being out to the world but not by his own choice. Ilya, along for the ride, also has to learn what it means to be connected to a place, to a person, and to his own inner truth. (Sequel to “something you can fix,” set post-Heated Rivalry, pre-The Long Game)
it's all fun and games until someone has been secretly gay this whole time by thegreenempty, ilya/shane & hayden, 2.9k
Hayden had never seen him like this before. The painkillers were making Shane…fun. He was funny, and kind of bitchy? All Hayden had to do was mention a player, any player in the league, and Shane had an absolutely devastating assessment locked and loaded. To hear Canada’s Golden Boy with perfect PR presence rip into everyone and everything…it was just too tempting to pass up.
Bon Voyage Voyageurs by Frostberry, ilya/shane, 1.5k
For his very last Montreal game, a reporter asks Shane a question about balancing hockey and his personal life concerning his boyfriend Ilya Rozanov. Shane answers them bluntly. “He’s not my boyfriend.” Naturally, everyone is devastated.
the extended support group by goldengalaxies, ilya/shane & troy/harris & hayden & cliff & j.j. & centaurs, 1.3k
Harris @Cliff @Hayden I know I’m not a hockey player but can I join the ‘Rozanov & Hollander are going to make me quit my job’ group??
The Many Titles of the Group Chat by stabthroughme, ilya/shane & scott/kip & eric/kyle & troy/harris & ryan & luca & cast, 5k
It started with Ilya having suggestions for the menu at the new and improved Kingfisher. It stopped being a reno chat real quick
the best person to be stuck in an elevator with by Sporkess, ilya(/shane) & yuna(/david), 7.2k
There's no good way to be stuck in an elevator. Not when you're stuck in an elevator with someone who treats being annoying as an art form he wants to perfect, and definitely not when that person is your son's rival who you've hated for years. But, when Yuna finds herself stuck in an elevator with Ilya Rozanov, she realises there's more to the story than she'd seen.
i love you, ya tebya lyublyu, je t'aime by moonlightdances, ilya/shane & david/yuna, 10.1k
“Because I can’t fucking do this, Ilya. I’m going to my parents’, I- I need a break, alright? Shit.” Shane’s gaze locked onto his keys and he picked them up, stalking towards the door.
the trials and tribulations of love languages by moonlightdances, ilya/shane & cast, 7.2k
Every single example online of the love languages could fit Ilya to some degree – Shane had never thought about it before, but now that he knew, it was a problem that he didn’t know Ilya’s. He already wasn’t fluent in Russian, despite his attempt at learning, and he refused to be behind on another of Ilya’s languages.
Do Not Text Jane by icopythefax, ilya/shane & hayden, nsfw, 12.9k
Ilya's POV for I Like Jane For You The same mix-up leaves Ilya with someone else's boring phone for three days. It does not contain as many secrets. It does contain more Hollander, more pregnant nudies, and it comes with constant annoying updates from Hayden Pike.
Right Formula, Wrong Answer by queerteaoop, ilya/shane & hayden & svetlana, nsfw, 9.5k
Shane had accidentally brought Ilya Fucking Rozanov’s bag to the arena.
Melt With You by there_must_be_a_lock, ilya/shane, NSFW, 2k
Shane insists that he is fine, Ilya insists that he is selfish, and they both insist that this whole thing is casual. Everyone here is lying through their fucking teeth.]
wishing you the best (in the worst way) by gurlsrool, ilya/shane & centaurs & voyageurs & scott/kip & troy/harris & cast, 12.1k
In which the Voyageurs’ secret homophobic group chat leaks, Shane decides it might be time to tell the world how long he’s been seeing Ilya, and said world loses their shit.
how sweet it tastes by ofmonticello, ilya/shane & hayden & centaurs, 11.2k
hayden gets traded to the centaurs after a lot of deliberating, and his first season in ottawa proves why the change was worth it (plus the summer after)
white collar crimes by Anonymous, ilya/shane, NSFW, 6.9k
So Shane Hollander is, how do you say in English, a dirty little thief. A clothing thief, to be precise. Ilya can't say he saw that coming, but he also can't pretend he's all that mad about it. His shirt looks good on his Shane. On Shane. On Hollander.
give me your hurt if you need someone to blame by iittaliia, ilya/shane & hayden, 6k
”What the fuck were you thinking putting me down as your emergency contact?” ”What?” Ilya blinked, the sudden change in atmosphere clearly having caught him off guard. ”That I want you here?” he said like it was obvious, like that would be reason enough to put everything they were and everything they had at risk.
The Photoshoot by dntat, ilya/shane & centaurs, 2.1k
The thing was. The thing was that people knew Shane was married to him. To Ilya fucking Rozanov. So he could not fucking understand why the photographer kept hitting on his husband.
MORE RECS UNDER THE CUT because zero chill about the hockey assholes means ZERO CHILL ABOUT THE HOCKEY ASSHOLES OKAY.
If it wasn't for that meddling kid by ARustySpork, ilya/shane & oc & cast, 4.6k wip
Ilya stays in Boston, get's a rookie, and tries to figure out how to make a secret long distance relationship work while there's a Russian teenager in his house
Duty of Care by boopboop, ilya/shane & david/yuna & cliff & svetlana & alexei, nsfw, 39.1k wip
If there’s ever been any doubt in his mind just how much Shane loves this man, it vanishes with the glossy blankness of Ilya’s expression. Blood from a stone indeed. “My father was very fair,” Ilya says immediately, and it’s got the rigid, almost mechanical emphasis of something practiced a thousand times. “If I was bad, I pay price. No problem.” “I think maybe we have a different definition of the word fair.”
Family Vacation by ofmonticello, ilya/shane & hayden/jackie, 8.9k
the pikes join ilya and shane on vacation to the bahamas, and everything that happens is actually way easier than any of them expected. hayden gets hit on, jackie appreciates some quality relaxation, and hollanov go on like they always do.
Another Dinner with the Pikes (and Why Did I Agree to This?) by Icyhot_Kem, ilya/shane & hayden/jackie, 4.4k
Hayden promised he’d try his best and somehow that meant getting roped into having another dinner with Ilya Rozanov of all people.
Choices by Rivulet027, ilya(/shane) & hayden(/jackie) & ruby & jade, 1.2k
Ruby wants to switch which summer camp she's going to. After Hayden realizes something about the conversation upset Ilya.
Princess by peiceabread, ilya/shane, ~1k
Only Ilya Rozanov gets to call his husband princess, Or Ilya fighting bc another man called his husband princess
That Time When the Centaurs Get Talked into Running an Adult Hockey Clinic by Meishali, ilya/shane & centaurs, 1.1k
Ottawa WAG and team chats about to check or not to check.
Married and Mic'd by CaptainKenway, ilya/shane & centaurs & voyageurs, 1.6k
Ilya is mic’d up for an Ottawa vs Montreal game much to his husband’s exasperation.
Find The Words by dhyanshiva, ilya/shane & hayden, 2.4k
Pike’s ‘‘hey babe, yeah no I’m still here’’ said so softly down the phone to the smarter Pike spouse does nothing to make Ilya feel better. Envy curdles in his empty stomach instead. Fucker. Good friend, yes, for being here, but still. He was making this very awkward for Ilya and that was enough. He glared harder as the man continued to talk, willing him to move.
The Interview by ticketyboo00, ilya/shane & cliff & bears, 8k wip
Several years into Rozanov’s career, ESPN hires a reporter fluent in Russian.
Black and Blue by linascribbles, ilya/shane, NSFW, 6.2k
Shirt swapping or jersey swapping is a tradition in sports where players of opposing teams swap jerseys with each other at the end of a match as a sign of mutual respect.
Shane Hollander Is Not Here to Explain Himself by theaa, ilya/shane & yuna & oc, 5.1k
Now thirty-one, Hollander is sitting across from me on a soft leather couch, part of a home study in the Muskoka lake house he owns. (His parents’ cottage, the one from his childhood, is a ten-minute drive away.) It’s a tastefully decorated room, with big ceiling-high windows that let in plenty of summer light, and walnut shelves full of books — mostly sports-related. Hollander looks at home here, dressed in a loose pair of light-wash jeans and a plain navy t-shirt, which shows off his impressive arm muscle. Everything is just the right side of comfortably casual.
Geiger Counter by littlesystems, ilya(/shane) & kip(/scott) & elena/svetlana, 3.2k
Kip Grady meets Ilya Rozanov at a gay bar while watching the Admirals game. Somehow, that’s not even the strangest part of his evening.
blind eyes red by linearities, ilya/shane, 2.4k
When one has a boyfriend as attractive as Shane Hollander, it is hard to keep everyone from looking at him. Luckily for Ilya, he's mastered the art of pissing people off, especially his boyfriend. And he's just as sure Shane Hollander actually likes it.
close to heaven by lisa6, ilya/shane, NSFW, 1.9k
You think he gets off on that? Hayden texts, and Shane fights off the wild urge to send back, I do, just so that Hayden can knock some sense back into him. Or: Shane watches a Boston game. Ilya scores goals, trash-talks, and gets Shane hard in the process.
Curiosity killed the cat, indeed. by Myyyr_miu, ilya/shane & hayden/jackie & cliff, 4.7k
“Baby, there’s nothing I haven’t already told you… except maybe—” He glanced up. “For some reason, Shane has a Russian keyboard on his phone. Last week, when my phone died and I texted you from his, I noticed it. English, French… and Russian.” Oh. Shit. Jackie’s eyes lit up with interest. “A Russian keyboard? ”
can i go where you go by heydoeydoey, ilya/shane & david/yuna, 2.9k
“I’m going to make pasta,” David announces, and Ilya wonders if this is the Hollander answer to stressful situations. He likes it, even if pasta wasn’t his first choice for dinner. “Want to help?” “Um,” Ilya says, “yes. Okay.”
911, Jackie speaking by camiii, ilya/shane & hayden/jackie, 6.5k
“Jackie?” Shane’s question cuts through the silence, and Jackie winces at the frantic rasp of his voice. “Right here, honey.” She tries to keep her voice light, wrapping her hand around Hayden’s wrist and meeting his worried gaze over the phone. “What’s going on?” “I need your help.” Shane croaks out. “They called, but they won’t - I need to know if he’s okay, but they won’t tell me.”
Ilya Rozanov's Boyfriend's Ex-Girlfriend by synchronik, ilya/shane & rose, NSFW, 4.5k
Shane comes down the hall, hands shoved in his pockets, making eyes at Ilya that beg "please behave" and behind him is Rose Fucking Landry. The actress. The woman Ilya had seen in the club, her hand up Shane's shirt. The woman Shane had fucked. Twice.
side effects by justanotherexlover, ilya/shane & galina, NSFW, 4.1k
Ilya continued kissing Shane’s neck, sucking and licking here and there as his husband moved his hips down desperately, searching for any friction. Ilya wondered if he should let Shame rut on him desperately until he came in his briefs, or if he should take him right here on the couch, but realized with a start that his cock was still soft.
As Long As You Need Someone by FestiveFerret, ilya/shane & yuna, 5k
Ilya gets the flu, but Shane has to go back to Montreal to play and can't take care of him. So he calls in reinforcements.
as high as i might (i can't get that high) by residentrookie, ilya/shane & hayden, 10.6k
Shane Hollander accidentally gets very high. That's it, that's the fic.
Twelve Years, Still Ours by leialoo7, ilya/shane & centaurs & farrah, NSFW, 7.5k
Twelve years after filming their first CCM ad together, Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov are asked to return for a follow-up campaign. The offer sparks reflection and conversation about privacy, visibility, and what it means to exist openly as a married couple in the NHL.
hayden pike v the ‘lily’ thing by goldengalaxies, ilya/shane & hayden, 4k
“Just hang up.” A very, very familiar Russian voice. What the fuck? Ilya goddamn Rozanov was with Shane, at the cottage. With Shane. Oh, holy fuck. Lily. Ilya. (hayden has a long standing dislike for ‘lily’. a second phone call at the cottage makes him dislike lily even more)
Epic Centaur Prank War (Gone Wrong) by uselessaries, ilya/shane & centaurs, 5k
Ilya welcomes Shane to the Centaurs by playing a prank on him. Shane retaliates. They have always been competitive. Based on real pranks NHL players have played on each other. (Mainly the Penguins)
Emergency Contact by UglyGreenJacket, ilya/shane, 2.8k
They lie in silence for a few moments, the only sound being the steady and slow beating of Shane’s heart on the monitor. He’s perfectly content to just bask in Ilya’s presence and form until the doctor comes back, but eventually, he can feel Ilya staring at him. So he opens his eyes and sees an expectant look on his husband’s face. “What?” Shane questions. “Are we going to talk about it?” Shane’s brows draw down in confusion. “Talk about what?” A mischievous grin splits Ilya’s face. “That I am your emergency contact.” “Oh, my god,” Shane groans. “You are not going to make this a thing. It’s not a big deal.”
The things Hayden will do for his wife (and his best friend) (definitely not for himself) by frizzyanya, ilya/shane & hayden/jackie, nsfw, 2.8k
THE MUTE BUTTON ON SHANE'S PHONE DIDN'T WORK
you'll be mine (and I'll be yours) by theprinceandagcd, ilya/shane, NSFW, 6.2k
Ilya hums, playing the card he's been considering for this entire conversation. “We could make more interesting, yes? A bet.” “A bet,” Shane repeats, eyes flashing. “Like what?” The reporter cuts in. “What about wearing the other player’s jersey?”
hot mics and hotter rivalries (or how i learned to stop worrying and let my boyfriend out us on national television) by pucksandpower, ilya/shane & hayden & centaurs & voyageurs, nsfw, 6k
Shane Hollander is going to murder his agent. And he means that literally. Because his agent is the reason he’s currently wearing a hot mic during Hockey Night in Canada. Against the Ottawa Centaurs. Against Ilya.
Move Over Montreal WAGs...We've Got a HAB by Ubiquitously_Ubiquitous, ilya/shane & centaur wags, 3.1k wip
Or…the one where Shane gets added to the Centaurs WAG group chat and keeps leaving...and they keep adding him back in...and Ilya keeps answering for him…and a year later, they finally learn they’ve had a HAB (and a Hab) in their group the whole time
Hayden is Not Stupid by Verdant_Words, ilya/shane & hayden, 3k
Hayden may be unobservant, but he's not stupid. After 10 years, he's figured out why Shane has hidden Lily for so long.
Something New by Rizandace, ilya/shane, nsfw, 4.1k
“It was in 2013. The first time, we were in that stupid apartment of yours in Montreal. So many pillows, you hired someone to decorate. I knew it was your first time, like that, with anybody. I wanted to make it good for you so badly. I’d thought a lot about it. I’d planned for it, like I never would have for anybody else I’ve been with. I didn’t expect— I didn’t realize how right it would be. I wanted to stay, I wanted to stay in that bed forever just to hold you.” “Holy shit,” Shane says. Ilya sighs, glares at him. “You have got to stop saying that in response to my romantic declarations. Is bad for my nerves.”
Montreal Girl by SourLeminade, ilya/shane & cliff, 2.2k
Not for the next two fucking years, when everything they played a game in Montreal, Ilya was fucking salivating at his phone. Probably hoping this girl would just fucking invite him over already. Cliff is certain he failed every time because he was Ilya’s roommate, and they would either end up in bed alone at the end of the night or kick each other out for a little while. Cliff has got to give it to the Montreal Girl. Two years is a long time to keep a professional hockey player wrapped around your finger with no sex. So, two years later, Cliff finally brings it up again.
give my heart a listen by markofalover, ilya/shane & hayden, nsfw, 1.4k
Ilya kisses him, soft, chaste. He pulls back just a little, his smile all teeth. “I was thinking about how much I want to knock you out.” Shane leans back, eyebrows pulling together as he laughs, a soft breath. “What?” “Knock you out,” Ilya repeats, bumping their noses together while he grinds down, filthy. “Put a baby in you.”
Take Care by five_ht, ilya/shane & svetlana, 2.1k
August 2017: Svetlana finally meets Jane, because Ilya has failed to anticipate the inevitable result of sharing the code for his front door with more than one person.
Take that, Scott Hunter by makenalei, ilya/shane & scott/kip, 3.5k
No one ever thought that anyone in the NHL would top Scott Hunter's epic coming out, Scott included. He watches in real time as he's ousted as reigning NHL queer icon. Naturally, it had to be Rozanov to do it.
the support group by goldengalaxies, ilya/shane & hayden & cliff, 3.7k
(cliff & hayden's guide to surviving hollanov)
Ilya Rozanov, Literary Genius by missfimbleton, ilya/shane, 1.6k
‘Vodka & Ginger Ale, Ilya Rozanov X Shane Hollander’ “I believe is called fanfiction Hollander, is very popular with young people,” Ilya replies casually. “And would you care to explain why, when I opened my laptop, it asked me if I wanted to publish another chapter?”
Reluctantly supportive by CherryPie0, ilya/shane & hayden, 1.7k
Hayden should have known better than to insist that Shane have a drink. Now he's stuck with his best friend drunk and gushing over his asshole boyfriend, while they're waiting for said asshole boyfriend to show up. Best birthday ever.
friends in high places by gurlsrool, ilya/shane & troy/harris & eric/kyle & scott/kip & ryan/fabian & centaurs, 6.6k
In which Harris adds Ilya and Shane to a gay WAGs group chat
Best part of waking up by lately, ilya/shane, NSFW, 1.5k
Ilya wakes up first. They bang about it.
Mic'd Up with Ilya Rozanov: OTT vs MTL | January 5, 2021 by kwiewi, ilya/shane & troy/harris & centaurs, 1.6k
Mic'd Up with Ilya Rozanov: OTT vs MTL | January 5, 2021 4:56 ▶️ Posted by OTTAWA CENTAURS OFFICIAL CHANNEL ✔ | 4 hours ago
supercilious & other english mishaps by imperfectcircle, kenopsia (indie), ilya/shane & scott/kip, 2.7k wip
Twitter has a lot to say after Scott Hunter's big moment. Fully formatted. Maybe the real Hollanov was the friends we made along the way.
What the Beat Reporter Didn't Tweet by notlayingroses, ilya/shane & centaurs & ocs, 8.5k
Five things the Cens beat reporter DIDN'T tweet in Shane and Ilya's first year together on the Cens, and one major thing that she did.
What's In A Name by boopboop, ilya/shane, nsfw, 1.2k
Shane wipes his eyes, still catching his breath. "What, you don't have any Russian towns with rude names?"
does anybody have a map? by Archived_owned, ilya/shane & hayden/jackie, 2.9k
“Okay. That part I get. But fuck, man, why him?” Hayden barked.
baby steps by luminvies, ilya/shane & yuna, 4.6k
Ilya reacts to videos of Shane playing hockey as a child.
let me give you innovation (got that good good) by splatticus, ilya/shane & centaurs, NSFW, 3.1k wip
Ilya can't keep out of the box, so he's not allowed to put it in anymore.
all dressed up with nowhere to behave (or ilya finally convinces shane to wear a butt plug in public) by annabananaaa, ilya/shane & cast, NSFW, 6.2k
Ever since Shane had shown up to Ilya’s house a few years ago on Halloween after driving all the way from Montreal wearing a plug, Ilya had been trying to get Shane to do it again. So far, Shane had refused, claiming it was “inappropriate” to involve other people in their sex life, but Ilya can be very persausive and Shane really does like to be bad sometimes.
(never) meet your heroes by gurlsrool, ilya/shane & troy/harris & eric/kyle & centaurs, 6.2k
In which internet discourse ensues, the gay players of the NHL bicker in the group chat, and Shane would just like to get through the weekend without his husband starting another twitter scandal.
love is stored in the pelmeni by Anonymous, ilya/shane & ocs, 3.7k
“It is the worst day of my life,” Ilya declares, throwing himself dramatically onto one of the kitchen stools. “I went to go get lunch at Russian place I like, the one with lamb pelmeni? They had sign on the door. They are closing. Forever.”
HOLLANDER’S DICK #1 FAN by fingersfallingupwards, ilya/shane & david/yuna & hayden & bears & voyageurs, 9.4k
Shane is finally ready to come out on his own terms in an emotional Instagram post about his relationship with Ilya... The only problem is everyone thinks he was hacked. To be fair, Ilya writing: No is true, I'm gay for Hollander, did not help.
Maybe: Jane by anatomybygreys, ilya/shane & hayden & cliff & rose & bears & oc, 5.7k
The Boston Raiders tease Rozanov about his mystery long distance girlfriend, sending Jane stories and embarrassing pictures of Ilya. Shane and Ilya don’t think much of it - until Theo Michaud gets traded to from Boston to Montreal and updates his contact list. Set during Ilya's last year as a Raider and Michaud's first day as a Metro.
Accounting by theribbonsweregreen, ilya/shane, nsfw, 3.7k
Shane and Ilya talk about personal finance, porn and they are in love.
Make a Man (Lose His Head) by CrazyDaysLikeThese, ilya/shane, NSFW, omegaverse, 13.9k
When Ilya goes down from a hit by one of the Montreal Metros, Shane falls into a feral protective rage - one with lasting consequences.
#RedditGate by mannaray, ilya/shane & hayden & rose, 2.3k
In which Shane Hollander's Reddit account is discovered by a Twitter user and sub-sequentially Ilya Rozanov's account is found by association.
Meet Cute by manyfandomsmember, ilya/shane, 3k
Shane has a meet-cute in the produce aisle. Ilya briefly contemplates murder via shopping cart.
maybe i'm too busy (being yours) by coffeeandbows, ilya/shane, NSFW, 1.5k
Ilya nudges Shane onto his side, reaching to grab the lube and a condom from the bedside table. Shane watches him over his shoulder, grabbing the condom when Ilya turns around. “Can we -,” he swallows, “Not use this. Right now at least. Not always, I can’t -,” he huffs a small, self deprecating laugh, then continues rambling, “I’m clean. And you said - We get tested a lot and —.” Ilya kisses him to stop the rambling. Then kisses him again. And again.
Tape to Tape by mcshrug, ilya/shane, NSFW, 8.2k
Shane Hollander has chemistry with his new American linemate. Montreal fans are thrilled. Ilya Rozanov is not.
stop yelling at me, I saved the day by allthatsings, ilya/shane & cliff, 2.1k
Cliff wouldn’t call himself the most observant person in the world, but it doesn’t take a genius to know something is wrong with Roz. He’s swinging from quiet and completely checked out to snapping at every little thing and back again. It started after the last Montreal game, Cliff is pretty sure. Jane From Montreal. This has something to do with her.
All That Matters by smackalicious, ilya/shane & hayden, 3.7k
Hayden just looked at him for a few moments. He never quite felt like he could fully get a read on him. And then, he had a thought. Shane might punch him in the face, but he had a feeling... “Okay, then. Maybe you’re meeting someone else?” He kept his voice as level as possible, not wanting to spook him. Whatever weird quirks Shane may have had, Hayden still loved the kid. “Maybe... a guy?” Hayden starts to realize some things about Shane, but he never could have predicted that his secret Boston hookup was... Ilya Rozanov?
Jealous by AC91, ilya/shane, NSFW, 2.6k
Shane never thought of himself as a jealous person. But Ilya Rozanov made him feel like he was losing his mind.
Baby-Proof by Tardis_jpg, ilya/shane, NSFW, 9.1k
Ilya brings home a baby and they have to take care of an 8 month old for 24 hours. Then they try really hard to get Shane pregnant.
bruises on his knuckles, honey on his lips by yu_gin, ilya/shane & david/yuna, 3.1k
Yuna and David had known about Ilya Rozanov since he first crossed their son's path. But after that day at the cottage, they discover a whole new aspect behind the mask that Ilya has worn for all those years.
hollanov fic recs, part two (first one is here) since i STILL can't find the one fic i'm looking for in my history
i want you flowing through my veins explicit, 3k, oneshot. they talk about kinks. shane asks ilya to spit in his mouth. it's almost sweet, and also hot.
lucky bastard mature, 10k, complete. part of a series (second one is also complete). they're very possessive of each other, even when they don't know if they should be. biting, tender feelings. also, spit kink. i have a theme.
serious teen, 1k, oneshot. svetlana walks into shane and ilya sharing a morning the day of the tuna melt.
the interview teen, 8k, ongoing. ilya rozanov does an interview in his native russian, translated. a very interesting look into what the rest of the world thinks of ilya, with some very cold commentary from ilya's part
for better or for rozanov mature, 3k, oneshot. a gossip magazine publishes a piece on shane hollander's possible (definitely real) secret marriage. ilya loses his mind.
offside explicit, 19k, ongoing. ilya's off hockey from a career-ending injury, coaching canada's team for the olympics. shane has grown up idolizing the man- but it's different training under him. he's too demanding, too strict, too much. but that's not always a bad thing. coach/player romance au
bite hard explicit, 9k, oneshot (part of a series, also has another complete fic. read both.) THE biting kink fic. ilya gets a tooth knocked out, and if you think they wouldn't be horny about that you're extremely wrong. this fic makes your jaw ache in sympathy.
it's too close for comfort teen, 7k, oneshot. anti-doping does their job, which includes showing up for ilya at shane's house.
road regrets explicit, 9k, oneshot. shane watches ilya's game, gets worked up watching him get slammed on the boards, and doms him through his phone about it.
now you're home mature, 4k, oneshot. ilya offers to pay shane for sex sometimes. surprisingly, it's both set in canon and also pretty emotionally sweet.
clear to a hedgehog explicit, 12k, oneshot. genuinely the only non-hockey player shane i've liked. ilya's regular montreal hookup is a doctor who definitely thinks he's in the bratva.
rescue kip 2017 teen, 500 words, oneshot. text fic. hollanov attempt to rescue kip from his dinosaur boyfriend. they are not very successful, but they tried.
im going to walk into the ocean, never to be seen again gen, 4k, oneshot. hollanov have svetlana over for lunch. shane invites rose for moral support. everyone is being very chill and normal about this, really.
all these little deaths explicit, 5k, incomplete. sadist ilya and masochist shane have a very fun and normal time with hockey injuries.
the (fake) fake marriage teen, 1k, oneshot. everyone knows ilya rozanov is just marrying hollander for the visa. the immigration office, respectfully, disagrees.
aching, aching, aching and alive explicit, 17k, oneshot. have you thought about fisting as a possible medium for character and emotional exploration? no? well, here you go. THE fisting fic.
berlin pond explicit, 3k, incomplete. somnophilia fic, and also feelings, and also texting that made me laugh a little too much.
every path was an improvisation gen, 2k, oneshot. the plane actually crashes, but they're okay. well, on a deserted island, but okay. the centaurs are mostly arguing about lord of the flies. ilya's worrying about the high odds that shane will just murder him when they get back.
shane hollander's notes app mature, 700 words, oneshot. goes through canon. some of the cons for rozanov include 'somewhat attractive'. terrific. i get him.
tell it slant teen, 7k, oneshot. ilya makes an anonymous online friend in his rookie era. it's probably not who you think.
me and my wild boy, and all of this wild joy unrated, 4k, oneshot. someone films hollanov having sex and posts it online. they get through it. it's hornier than you'd think.
edit: part three of this list because ao3 was down so i opened 50 tabs of fic to read in the meantime.
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