Hi!! I was wondering if there are any fics where Ottawa plays against Montreal after Shane has been traded?
Hiiii! I believe I’ve read every fic in this category so here are some of my recommendations. These were all really enjoyable reads so I hope you enjoy!
All of these fics include spoilers for the book The Long Game!
i'll find a new place to be from by Anonymous
Mature - Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov - Completed
“Lyubimyy, you are worrying me. I know facing Montreal is big deal…”
Oh, yes.
They have practice later, and a game on Saturday. He knows this.
They have a game on Saturday. Against Montreal.
Against.
For the first time in his career, the Montreal Metros will be his opponents, and he has to win.
or; shane handles the fact he has to play against his former team... not very well
I wish this fic was longer! CW: References to ed and sh. The hurt hurts, and the comfort comforts in this fic. This is a solid read to start off the list.
A Fierce and Blazing Thing by Annwolfe87
Mature - Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov - Completed
In the days leading up to the first time Shane Hollander faces his old Montreal team with the Ottawa Centaurs, he kinda goes through it. Maybe a lot of bullshit built up over the years. Maybe now that he's finally in a place to deal with it, he starts to.
Featuring my beloved Centaurs taking care of their own, a couple of very early mornings, a minor meltdown at practice, a slightly bigger meltdown at a barbecue, and one Shane Hollander finally coming home.
There is an nsfw scene at the beginning, but it’s all sfw after that. This fic was so emotional for me. I really related to Shane’s feelings over the betrayal like I never had before. I had also lost a friend group that I had had for a long time over stuff that shouldn’t have been a friendship ending. I felt like in this fic Shane put a lot of words to my feelings. This is my new comfort fic, and I will probably read it a few more times.
Get Your Filthy Fingers Out of My Eye by mannaray
Mature - Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov - Completed
[Set after the events of TLG]
On the first match back facing his old team, Shane’s new teammates find a way to show love to him (and their anger towards the montreal team)
Okay, this one includes the game itself. Personally, I have never forgiven JJ, and I am glad to know Ilya feels the same. This fic was everything I could have wanted and more. I have read a lot of fanfics in many different fandoms, but nothing could have prepared me for the ending. Maybe Ilya really is rubbing off on Shane.
First cut is the deepest by GingerBaggins
Explicit - Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov - Completed
Ottawa face Montreal away from home ice, and for the first time in eleven years, Shane Hollander is not in red and blue.
OR
Ilya watches Shane battle his old teammates and fails to stay calm about it.
There is an nsfw scene at the end of the fic. This is everything but the kitchen sink cookie of what you are looking for. You name it, this fic probably includes it. I would say more, but I don’t want to give it all away. It’s a great read and fits what you are looking for.
No stupid questions by spnispain
General Audiences - Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov - Completed
After a grueling game against Montreal, Ilya has to talk to the press, instead of kissing his beautiful husband. A tragedy, if you ask him.
This is a short one, but it is almost entirely Ilya in this fic. He loves Shane, and so does the rest of the team.
thank you, montreal by strwbrryfox
General Audiences - Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov - Completed
Ilya took his face in his hands and smacked a kiss onto his cheek, making Shane laugh, which was probably the desired effect.
Harris left with his photos a few moments later, promising Ilya that they’d be seeing them all on the official Centaurs account soon.
“You should make caption, ‘Thank you, Montreal,’” Ilya called after him. “Tag the fuckers too!”
or, shane scores his first goal as a centaur, ilya is a very proud husband.
Not necessarily them playing against each other, but I think it is a good addition to the other fics in the lineup. It’s such a short and sweet read that deserves to be recognized.
The author is on tumblr @strwbrryagcd so please go support them!