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  1. Public Bookmark 53

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    After Rose helps Shane realize his sexuality, he decides he needs to come out to the important people in his life. He's not ready to be out publicly, but he needs friends in his corner.

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    15 Jan 2026

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    Several years into Rozanov’s career, ESPN hires a reporter fluent in Russian.

    Suddenly able to answer questions fluently and with a wide vocabulary, Rozanov’s interviews go viral. Hockey fans around the world get a new look at what they thought about Boston’s #81. This changes not only his public persona, but his whole life.

    Inspired by the look on NBA star Nikola Jokić’s face when he was asked a question in his native Serbian and my own struggles learning a new language.

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    14 Jan 2026

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    “I may have made a… mistake.”

    “A mistake,” Shane repeats.

    “Little mistake.”

    Shane scoffs. “What was the mistake?”

    “I did not mean to be an asshole,” Ilya says slowly, picking his words carefully. “And… I would rather be at your home than at hotel. If we are going to be stuck, anyway.”
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    After Ilya leaves Shane’s apartment for the first time, he knows he’s on thin ice and at risk of falling into more serious feelings. He’s ready to put distance back between them.

    A Montreal blizzard has other ideas.

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    10 Jan 2026

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    "Rozy," Brian, the team doctor says, "talk to me, buddy. That puck clipped you pretty good, how’s the pain?"

    Ilya blinks. He clenches his jaw against a wave of nausea. He rests his cheek on the ice, and the cold helps a little.

    "Bad. Very bad." He swallows. "Is Shane here?"

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    or, in the final MTL/BOS game of the year, ilya takes a puck to the head.

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    10 Jan 2026

  5. Public Bookmark 67

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    Five times in his life, Shane Hollander has worn Ilya Rozanov's Jersey.

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    10 Jan 2026