Sure, Ikaros knew that Eric played for the Admirals, but he didn't think he would recognize him straight away. People forget people over time. Faces faded along with other memories. Twenty years, while nothing for Ikaros, is a long time for mortals. He's been a little anxious the entire time he's been sitting there, wondering if Eric would see him, if he'd say anything at all. How could he explain that he hasn't aged? There's really not a proper way to, so the only way out is avoidance.
When Ilya waves, Ikaros giggles and waves back, blowing a kiss at him...but that's when he notices Eric looking directly at him. Shit. He promptly sinks down into his seat and turns his attention directly towards Kip the second he sits down next to him. Thank god for that.
But there's still after the game, and Ikaros is trying his best to hurry over to the Raiders' locker room to meet Ilya. But he's not fast enough. He hears a familiar voice and freezes, feeling his entire face flush. Shit. Shit. Shit.
"Uhh, heyyy Eric," he says as he turns around to face him. There's not really any avoiding it, is there? "Yeah, uh, it's been a long time." His heart starts to pound hard in his chest, looking for any way possible to get out of this conversation. "Look, I'd really like to stick around and chat, but I'm pretty sure Ilya is waiting for me, so-"