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- Carter Vaughn
- Hey guys! I just realized we didn’t have a group chat for POC NHL players so I made one!
- J.J. Boiziau
- You're so right, man
- 613-125-3357
- I don’t know why I haven’t thought of this before. Bless my team but it’s like they are trying to camouflage with the ice
- Shane Hollander
- Can you guys introduce yourselves? I don’t have everyone’s number.
- 202-301-0564
- Me neither
- Shane Hollander
- I’m Shane Hollander from the Montreal Metros by the way.
- Carter Vaughn
- We know who you are bro 😆
- I’m Carter Vaughn with the NY Admirals!
- 613-125-3357
- Zane Boodram with the Ottawa Centaurs
- J.J. Boiziau
- J.J. Boiziau, Montreal Metros
- 202-301-0564
- Jason Sanders, Washington Strikers (but call me Sandy)
- 716-628-1890
- Jayson Aglukkaq, Buffalo Wildebeest (please just call me Jayson or Aglukkaq)
- Carter Vaughn
- 😂
- 380-801-3801
- Kevin Wang, Detroit Leviathans
- 813-772-2104
- yusef garcia, tampa bay ocelots
- 647-555-2878
- Arjun Virmani, Toronto Guardians
- J.J. Boiziau
- No one from the Western Conference?
- Carter Vaughn
- I didn’t have their numbers 😢
- But you guys are cooler anyway, soooo
- Jason Sanders
- Eyyyy 😎
- Arjun Virmani
- Wait how did you even get all our numbers
- Carter Vaughn
- 🤫
- Kevin Wang
- So are we just gonna use this chat to complain about white people, orrr 👀
- I mean not that I’m complaining.
- Carter Vaughn
- That wasn’t explicitly my intention 😅
- I just thought it would be nice to have people to talk to about our experiences with? I love my team but it gets kind of lonely sometimes
- Or maybe it’s just me
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- It’s not just you
- Carter Vaughn
- And I’m lucky enough to have a black coach
- Thank you Jayson
- Yusef Garcia
- i won’t lie, i don’t know any of you very well
- Jason Sanders
- So you wanna break the ice?
- Get it? Break the ice?
- Cus were hockey players?
- Arjun Virmani
- We get it, Sandy 🙄
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- I thought it was funny
- Jason Sanders
- Thanks Jayson
- Shane Hollander
- Why don’t we share what got us into hockey?
- Carter Vaughn
- Good idea!
- I’m not sure what it was for me, but I always just found the rink comforting. I moved a lot growing up since my mom was in the military, but rinks everywhere smell the same. Hockey was one of a few constants in my life.
- Shane Hollander
- My mom has always been a huge hockey fanatic. She says it helped her feel Canadian. My dad played hockey in college. Apparently they put me in skates for the first time only a week after my first steps. So hockey has always been a huge part of my life.
- Arjun Virmani
- I never thought I’d say this, but I guess I’m in a similar boat to Mrs. Hollander 😂
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- I was raised in Rankin Inlet with my father and grew up learning the traditional Inuit lifestyle. He got me into camping and hunting but also skating. It was my dream to be a professional hockey player since I was young, since I wanted to keep that connection to my childhood but I also really needed to get out of there
- Yusef Garcia
- and you chose BUFFALO?
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- 🤷♂️
- Jason Sanders
- Id love to share but I have no memories of my childhood before age 11 and by then I was already playing hockey
- Kevin Wang
- My mom wanted me to be a doctor (shocker, I know) and she read somewhere that children in extracurriculars did better in school, so she made me do hockey. Unfortunately for her, I performed better on the ice than in class.
- She was disappointed but my paycheck has slowly won her over.
- Yusef Garcia
- my older sister played hockey and i always wanted to be like her
- Shane Hollander
- Wait, is your sister Yanelis Garcia?
- Yusef Garcia
- yes!
- Carter Vaughn
- Hold on, THE Yanelis Garcia?? 😲
- Zane Boodram
- She plays for the Boston Bucks, right? They’ve been on a roll lately
- Carter Vaughn
- Holy shit, this is so awesome
- Yusef Garcia
- i’ll let her know you guys are fans, she’d really like that
- Arjun Virmani
- Have I been missing heat in the PWHL?
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- Yes
- Kevin Wang
- Lock in bro.
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Wed, October 28 , at 5:11 PM
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- Zane Boodram
- Yall I’m so stone dright now
- Is anyone else up
- Yusef Garcia
- i’m awake
- where even are you?
- Zane Boodram
- Roz’s place
- Yusef Garcia
- ah okay
- i’m in bed doomscrolling
- Jason Sanders
- Kids these days
- Just tucked my daughter in and may or may not have taxed some of her candy
- Zane Boodram
- Sandy you take candy from your child
- How could yuo
- Jason Sanders
- It was easy
- I just waited until she fell asleep
- Zane Boodram
- When I’m a dad I will never take my childs candy
- Yusef Garcia
- is fatherhood something you look forward to, bood?
- Zane Boodram
- Yeah my wife is expectin gin febuary or march
- Yusef Garcia
- congratulations! you’re gonna be an awesome dad, i can tell
- Jason Sanders
- You should enjoy your night sleeping while you still can
- Zane Boodram
- Youre right
- Thanksguy s
- Yusef Garcia
- goodnight!
THE BOYZZZ 🙌🏽
Sat, Oct 31, at 11:56 PM
- J.J. Boiziau
- Did you hear that Troy Barrett is getting traded to the Centaurs?
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- Wait, really? Why?
- Arjun Virmani
- I’m 99.87% sure it’s because he punched Kent for being a “piece of shit rapist”
- But of course everyone in management says it’s because the team dynamics aren’t working anymore and he’d be better suited for another team
- Jason Sanders
- Thats fucked up
- Shane Hollander
- I’m glad someone spoke up but honestly a bit surprised that it was him.
- Kevin Wang
- Well, he may be homophobic, but at least he draws the line at rape?
- Also he’s never said anything racist before, to my knowledge.
- Jason Sanders
- Ok but he was friends with Dallas Kent
- Who once told me he didnt know monkeys could skate
- Yusef Garcia
- he said WHAT
- Jason Sanders
- Tho Barrett did come up to me and apologize afterwards
- So that was weird
- Zane Boodram
- Are you trying to make me feel better about him getting transferred to my team?
- Kevin Wang
- Is it working?
- Zane Boodram
- Marginally
- Arjun, what is Barrett like?
- Arjun Virmani
- Sandy summed it up pretty well: he’s an asshole by proxy, but when you catch him alone, he’s almost normal, if not a little withdrawn
- He can play hella hockey tho
- Zane Boodram
- Well, hopefully being away from Kent does him some good
- Yusef Garcia
- it can’t possibly hurt
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- How are you doing, Arjun?
- Arjun Virmani
- ...
- Jason Sandersi
- Ok damn
- Arjun Virmani
- It’s complicated.
- Kevin Wang
- Dallas Kent is a fucking rapist, how complicated can it be?
- Carter Vaughn
- Guys, calm down. It’s a shitty situation all around.
- Arjun Virmani
- It’s fine. It shouldn’t be complicated. I just don’t want to talk about it.
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- Sorry
- Arjun Virmani
- It’s not you’re fault Jayson
- Kevin Wang
- *your
- Arjun Virmani
- Kys
THE BOYZZZ 🙌🏽
Fri, Nov 13, at 8:37 AM
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- Jayson Aglukkaq
- www.cnn.com/2020/12/05/sport/toronto-guardian-player-implicated-in-white-supremacist-chat-leak
- Arjun are you seriously okay? This is insane
- Arjun Virmani
- Not really
- Carter Vaughn
- Do you want to talk about it?
- Yusef Garcia
- yeah i’d be pretty shaken if i learned one of my teammates was a neo-nazi
- Arjun Virmani
- That’s the problem though. I’m not surprised.
- I mean I didn’t know he was a Nazi. But if you asked anyone on the team who they thought was the most likely to be a Nazi, everyone would have said Bryce Bedford.
- He was so openly racist
- It wasn't just Bedford. Pretty much half the team makes off-color jokes or backwards political takes in the locker rooms and stuff, and I’d just nod or laugh along because I didn’t want to make waves. Sometimes I’d even put myself at the butt of the joke because it hurt less if I said it first.
- I just feel awful for making space for that hatred to exist.
- Jason Sanders
- Is it that you made space for the hatred to exist or did the hatred make less space for YOU to exist?
- Shane Hollander
- You can’t blame yourself for the actions of others. An issue this pervasive is a systemic failure, not a personal one. You’re not a bad person for doing what felt safest.
- Carter Vaughn
- Sandy and Hollzy dropping straight bars 🔥
- Kevin Wang
- Facts, it’s other people’s responsibility to not be racist in the first place.
- Arjun Virmani
- I’m just fucking pissed that assholes like Dallas Kent get to stay on the team while people who speak up like Troy Barrett are the ones facing the consequences
- That’s why I didn’t want to talk about Kent earlier. It all just makes me feel helpless.
- Carter Vaughn
- 😢
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- It’s not your fault, Arjun
- Yusef Garcia
- arjun, if you ever want to leave toronto, tampa could really use more defense 👀
- Arjun Virmani
- Thanks guys
- Kevin Wang
- We’re never going to shame you for how you’re feeling. Not even me.
- Actually that’s not true, but I’ll refrain just this once.
- Arjun Virmani
- I’m gonna ignore that
- Just this once.
THE BOYZZZ 🙌🏽
Sun, Dec 6, at 1:08 PM
- Shane Hollander
- Bood, I heard about the Centaur’s plane
- Are you okay?
- J.J. Boiziau
- He’s probably drinking or something
- That’s what I would do
- Jason Sander
- Fr, that shit scared me and I wasnt even there
- Arjun Virmani
- I thought these kinds of scenarios only happened in Ryan Price’s nightmares
- Carter Vaughn
- Ayo, why is Ryan Price catching strays?
- Arjun Virmani
- I meant it more like I didn’t realize his anxieties were lowkey valid. Like if he told me two years ago that the engine could suddenly catch on fire, I probably would have told him that the engines aren’t even flamable
- Kevin Wang
- I’m dumb as rocks and even I know that’s not true.
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- The news outlets say everyone is okay, but I can’t even imagine how scary that was
- Yusef Garcia
- bood, let us know when you see this! no rush tho, i’m sure you just want to rest
- Zane Boodram
- Hey guys, thank you for the concern. I was just at the bar with my team
- J.J. Boiziau
- Called it!
- Zane Boodram
- I’ve also had this conversation with five other people over the phone before this, so sorry if my responses are a little lackluster
- Kevin Wang
- You’re all good man, we get it.
- Zane Boodram
- Everyone is okay.
- I mean it shook us up pretty badly, but no one was injured.
- Yeah it was fucking terrifying.
- Yusef Garcia
- i’m grateful you’re still here, bood
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- Me too
- Jason Sanders
- Same, shit wouldnt be the same without you
- Arjun Virmani
- Bro’s heart is full of love tonight
- Zane Boodram
- Yours would be too if it almost stopped.
- Arjun Virmani
- And I’m glad it didn’t.
THE BOYZZZ 🙌🏽
Tue, Jan 5, at 8:42 PM
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- Jayson Aglukkaq
- Guys what is your favorite mildly racist thing someone has said to you
- Carter Vaughn
- You’re alive!
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- Yeah we got a blizzard
- Power outage, blocked streets, frozen plumbing, you know how it is
- Yusef Garcia
- i really don’t but ok
- Shane Hollander
- Jayson, are you alright?
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- Yeah just a bit hungry
- Anyway one of my friends and his dog were staying over
- And we were snuggled together under a blanket
- Arjun Virmani
- That’s a little gay…
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- There was no heat on. And the dog was there too
- As I was saying, the three of us were huddled together, and this man turns to me with his intense blue-eyed stare and says
- “Man, I would kill to be in an igloo right now”
- Jason Sanders
- Thats kinda funny tho
- Yusef Garcia
- not the blue eyes 😭
- Kevin Wang
- Do you actually know how to build an igloo?
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- No?
- Kevin Wang
- My bad, I just figured I’d ask.
- Jason Sanders
- My favorite instance of mild racism was when I was having Thanksgiving with my (at the time) girlfriend’s place
- Her parents asked me what I did and I said I was a professional athlete
- Carter Vaughn
- Shit, was this your first time meeting them?
- Jason Sanders
- Yeah
- And then they started talking about the Washington Wizards
- Yusef Garcia
- noooo
- Jason Sanders
- And my girlfriend (who I am no longer dating) stood out of her seat and yelled JUST BECAUSE HES BLACK DOESNT MEAN HE PLAYS BASKETBALL
- Oh for context they were all white
- Shane Hollander
- Wow, what happened next?
- Jason Sanders
- I told her to sit her ass back down
- Me and her arent together anymore btw
- Carter Vaughn
- This is the type of racism I thought I’d only see in The Hate U Give 😒
- Jason Sanders
- Im too old to understand this reference
- Arjun Virmani
- Are you still with this girlfriend? I don’t think you’ve mentioned it before
- Jason Sanders
- Shut the FUCK up
- Yusef Garcia
- this isn’t as good as jayson’s or sandy’s, but whenever we eat mexican my teammates look at me really intensely
- i’m not even mexican, i’m cuban american
- once they tried to order in spanish and let me tell you that shit was so bad i started crying
- fortunately they haven’t tried again
- Shane Hollander
- I’m not sure if mine counts…
- Kevin Wang
- Well, now we gotta know.
- Zane Boodram
- I can tell this one’s gonna be a doozy
- Arjun Virmani
- Holy shit he’s STILL typing
- Shane Hollander
- I was out grocery shopping alone when I was approached by this White girl, and if I had to guess, I say she was in her late teens to early twenties. She asked me if I was Shane Hollander. I feel really bad about it now, but I was very tired and overwhelmed at the time, so I said something along the lines of, “Oh, so just because I’m Asian, I must be Shane Hollander?” And she apologized and quickly walked away.
- Carter Vaughn
- BAHAHAHAHA
- Arjun Virmani
- I didn’t know you had it in you Hollzy!
- Jason Sanders
- 💀💀💀
- Kevin Wang
- Of course Shane Hollander somehow managed to use racism to his advantage.
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- Teach me your ways 🙏
- Zane Boodram
- Are you sure she even believed you? No offense but you’re like the Lebron of hockey.
- Arjun Virmani
- How could that statement possibly be offensive?
- Zane Boodram
- IDK I didn’t want him to think that I thought he wasn’t smooth about it or something
- Shane Hollander
- I wasn’t smooth about it at all. I called my mom hyperventilating the moment I got in my car.
- I was so worried that the girl would post about it online or that someone was recording.
- Jason Sanders
- I think you scared her off bro
- Shane Hollander
- That’s what my mom said too.
- Yusef Garcia
- that kind of reminds me of that post-game interview from your rookie year where they asked you how you felt being compared to tiger woods and serena williams
- Shane Hollander
- You remember that?
- Yusef Garcia
- uhhhh no comment
- Jason Sanders
- Thats lowkey a loaded interview question
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- Wait how?
- Jason Sanders
- Cus on the surface it seems like theyre just asking what its like to be compared to elite athletes in their sport
- But both of these athletes are non-white people in sports with a large white majority
- So they were kind of asking about Hollzys experience as a racial minority in hockey but in a roundabout way
- Carter Vaughn
- Sandy coming in with his goalie observation skills, I see you 👀
- Shane Hollander
- I probably responded with something about just being happy to play hockey.
- Yusef Garcia
- you did
- i mean
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- You can admit you’re a Hollander fanboy
- Yusef Garcia
- SHUT UP
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- It’s okay I am too
- Yusef Garcia
- oh
- okay ☺️
THE BOYZZZ 🙌🏽
Sat, Feb 20, at 12:59 AM
- Carter Vaughn
- Dallas Kent just got arrested?
- Kevin Wang
- Troy Barrett was gay the whole time?
- Zane Boodram
- I’m officially a dad now!
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- I don’t know where to begin
- Yusef Garcia
- how about with congratulating bood?
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- Congrats, Bood!
- Jason Sanders
- Welcome to the dad club!
- Zane Boodram
- Thanks guys! Words can’t describe how I’m feeling right now
- Shane Hollander
- What’s the baby’s name?
- Zane Boodram
- His name is Milo! He has my looks and charms
- Meaning he’s a bit ugly but my wife is enamored anyways 😄
- Jason Sanders
- Dont worry man
- Theyre all ugly at first
- Zane Boodram
- So he still has a chance of inheriting my wife’s beauty! Good to know.
- Carter Vaughn
- We’re so happy for you Bood! Now get off your phone and be present for your family.
- Zane Boodram
- 🫡
- Kevin Wang
- I can’t believe he’s gay.
- Barrett, I mean.
- Arjun Virmani
- FUCKKKKK
- Kevin Wang
- Is that a homophobic “FUCKKKKK” orrrr…?
- Arjun Virmani
- No!
- It’s fine that he’s gay
- Obviously.
- Good for him.
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- I’m sensing a “but”
- Arjun Virmani
- Toronto’s Pride Night game is against Ottawa tonight.
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- Ohhhhh
- Kevin Wang
- Oh.
- Yusef Garcia
- oh dear
- Arjun Virmani
- Toronto is so fucked.
- Like if we win people are gonna call us homophobic
- And if we let Ottawa win, people are gonna call us homophobic AND losers
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- I’m pretty sure all of Ottawa’s team would rather die in a plane crash than have another team “let” them win
- Shane Hollander
- I agree, although I certainly wouldn’t have worded it that way.
- Jason Sanders
- I dont know why youre so worried
- Youre probably not gonna win anyway with Kent suddenly out of the picture
- Kevin Wang
- Also your team IS homophobic so it’s not like the people would be wrong.
- Arjun Virmani
- Thanks?
- I mean all of you are right
- Kevin Wang
- Of course we are.
- Arjun Virmani
- Except for you Kevin
- Kevin Wang
- 🖕🏻
- Arjun Virmani
- 🖕🏽
THE BOYZZZ 🙌🏽
Sun, Feb 28, at 3:10 PM
- Carter Vaughn
- OMG
- Yusef Garcia
- ???
- !!!
- Arjun Virmani
- Holy shit
- Jason Sanders
- You guys seeing this too?
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- Wait whats going on
- Zane Boodram
- Hey guys, let’s not speculate about recent events regarding one of our friends, especially one in this chat. It’s rude and invasive. I know Hollzy, and I know Roz, and they both deserve better than this shit. So how about we refrain from jumping to conclusions and let our friend speak for himself when he’s ready.
- Carter Vaughn
- You’re right, Bood
- Jason Sanders
- Sorry I got a bit ahead of myself
- Kevin Wang
- Bood’s ready to throw hands 👀
- I don’t know Rozanov personally but I’d also throw hands for Hollzy so I totally get it.
- I guess I’d throw hands for Rozanov too now if it came down to it.
- Yusef Garcia
- you just wanna fight someone
- Arjun Virmani
- Not sure if this is real or not…either way tho this really sucks
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- I still have no clue what’s happening but I would help Hollzy hide a dead body if he asked me to
- Ok Yusef caught me up
- I stand by what I said earlier: I’d still kill someone for Hollzy.
- Maybe even two people.
- Jason Sanders
- Why are you so grusome my guy 💀
- Yusef Garcia
- right like we went from throwing hands to murder
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- Sorry
- Yusef Garcia
- i forgive you
- Kevin Wang
- He made a statement
- Jason Sanders
- YEARS??? 🤯
- Carter Vaughn
- I’m both impressed and saddened by how long they’ve managed to keep it a secret 😢 that must have been so lonely
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- I’ve never seen him smile like that before
- Arjun Virmani
- Forget Hollzy, do you see how soft Rozanov’s expression is?
- Zane Boodram
- Roz has always been a softie but no one believes me when I tell them
- Jason Sanders
- I like the little dig towards the league at the end
- Yusef Garcia
- is the post blurry for anyone else or is my phone just broken?
- Shane Hollander
- Hey guys. Sorry for the delayed response, I’ve been avoiding my phone for obvious reasons.
- I guess you saw the official statement. But yeah, I’m gay, and Ilya and I are together. I’m really sorry you found out that way.
- Carter Vaughn
- Don’t be sorry! It sucks that you couldn’t tell us on your own terms
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- Totally with Vaughny here, I’m sorry you got that choice taken away from you
- Kevin Wang
- Yeah man you don’t owe us any explanation.
- I mean I’m super curious ngl but my curiosity shouldn’t come at the expense of your comfort.
- Shane Hollander
- Thank you guys, your support means a lot.
- Zane Boodram
- How have you and Roz been holding up?
- Shane Hollander
- It’s been rough
- But we have each other.
- Yusef Garcia
- stop that’s so cute 🥺
- Carter Vaughn
- Hollzy, Scotty wants your number, is it okay if I give it to him?
- Shane Hollander
- Scott Hunter?
- Carter Vaughn
- Yeah, him.
- Yusef Garcia
- “Yeah, him.” like that’s not Gay Hockey Jesus himself
- Jason Sanders
- “Gay Hockey Jesus” Im crine 😭
- Arjun Virmani
- “Im crine” Your vernacular over text bewilders me in its frivolousness
- Kevin Wang
- “vernacular” Bro thinks he’s that one hockey player who studied literature at Harvard
- Carter Vaughn
- “that one hockey player who studied literature at Harvard” PUT SOME RESPECT ON ERIC BENNETT’S NAME
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- I’m scared
- Zane Boodram
- “I’m scared” Then leave 🤣
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- Not you too 😰
THE BOYZZZ 🙌🏽
Wed, Mar 24, at 7:31 AM
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- I remember when news of Gloria and I got out, it was really hard
- Not trying to say our experiences are equivalent at all, I just can understand the media can be brutal
- You don’t have to respond, but if you need anything or just want someone to talk to, I’m here.
Carter Vaughn
Fri, Mar 26, at 12:29 PM
- this is crazy because you and rozanov were both my bi awakenings
- wait that came off the wrong way
- i’m not trying to come between you two
- i mean… unless… 😏
- FUCK forget i said that
- what i’m trying to get at is that you guys are really cute together, and i’m glad you are happy
- obviously getting outed wasn’t ideal, and i’m sure you’ve been hearing a lot of condolences and stuff, but i don’t know how many people have properly congratulated you
- so congratulations to both of you! you deserve all the good things 🫶🏼
Yusef Garcia
Fri, Mar 26, at 12:31 PM
- Hi, I just wanna say I’ve always looked up to you as a role model, both on and off the ice
- But since I’ve been getting to know you personally, I’m realizing that you’re also just a person like me
- And that’s only made me admire you more, because not only are you a good role model, you’re a good friend as well and I’m so grateful get to know that side of you
- Also if you need anyone to disappear lmk
Jayson Aglukkaq
Fri, Mar 26, at 12:34 PM
- Look, I know I don’t have the best track record of showing allyship. The Guardians suck ass and it made me forget what’s really important, but you and all the other guys have helped me remember. I’m grateful for that.
- I want to be better, not just for your sake, but for all the Shane Hollanders and Troy Barretts and Ryan Prices unable to live their full lives cus some people are fucking stupid
- And I’m really sorry that I used to be one of those people
- Shit, is it homophobic to say the Guardians suck ass?
Arjun Virmani
Fri, Mar 26, at 12:35 PM
- I haven’t told anyone this, but my father got married to his long-time boyfriend a few months ago. When he saw your statement, he started crying tears of joy. I don’t think he ever imagined a world where hockey, being Asian, and being gay could ever coexist with each other. I know coming out like that wasn’t your choice, but your courage has made a difference for a lot of people. You made my dad love hockey again, and I can’t thank you enough. (Seriously, he’s stoked.)
Kevin Wang
Fri, Mar 26, at 12:38 PM
- You da man fr
- Sorry Im not good at this emotionally vulnerable stuff
- What I mean is Ive got your back
- Type shit
Jason Sanders
Fri, Mar 26, at 12:43 PM
- Hey Hollzy! I messaged Roz about this already, but I just want to let you know that you’re totally invited to my barbecue nights. The guys on the team would love to meet you and get to know the man that makes Roz so happy :)
Zane Boodram
Fri, Mar 26, at 12:45 PM
- I know we already spoke, but I’m still really sorry about the way I reacted to you and Rozanov. I’ve been a total asshole. I think I just felt betrayed that both you and Hayden were keeping this secret from me. I know now it wasn’t personal.
- I also may still be a little baffled by your choice in men, but I realize maybe I was so caught up on the idea that you didn’t trust me that I forgot to trust you in return. So if you say he’s the one, I trust you, and I plan to stick around long enough to see whatever it is you see in him.
- If anyone doesn’t deserve you, it’s me. Thank you for putting up with me, my friend.
J.J. Boiziau
Fri, Mar 26, at 12:40 PM
- Shane Hollander
- Hellooo 👋 this is best hockey player in league
- Jason Sanders
- Wtf
- Zane Boodram
- Roz?
- Shane Hollander
- I see my boyfriend crying and say “Shanyushka, why are you crying?” and he gave me phone
- I read your messages, you are all very good friends
- Kevin Wang
- What even is this timeline.
- Shane Hollander
- Anyway my lovely Shane wants to invite you all to our wedding in July
- rsvp.link/shane-and-ilya-wedding
- Carter Vaughn
- WHAT
- Yusef Garcia
- oh my god
- Shane Hollander
- Ok I give phone back to Shane now
- Jayson Aglukkaq
- I’m so overwhelmed rn
- Shane Hollander
- I’m so sorry about him! I didn’t think he would send anything.
- It’s Shane again by the way.
- Zane Boodram
- You didn’t mention you were also engaged 🤨
- Carter Vaughn
- First of all, congrats to you both! Second of all: deets?
- Shane Hollander
- It’s going to be very lowkey, only close friends and family, at Ilya’s house in Ottawa. The address is in the RSVP link.
- Your partners and children are welcome, though it would be appreciated if you could list who you are bringing when you RSVP.
- Yusef Garcia
- “only close friends and family” shane 🥺
THE BOYZZZ 🙌🏽
Fri, Mar 26, at 12:59 PM
- Carter Vaughn
- Wait
- So in Sochi
- You’re telling me I straightsplained homophobia to not just one, but TWO gay men??
- Kevin Wang
- None of these words are in the Bible.
- Arjun Virmani
- That’s because the Bible was written in Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic, stupid.
- Yusef Garcia
- i think the word “i” pops up more than twice
- Jason Sanders
- Stfu I have to hear this story