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r/IAmA
I am Ilya Rozanov: Russian turned Canadian hockey player and captain of the Ottawa Centaurs.
I’m half of ‘Hollanov’ the rivals who became husbands. 2009 number one overall draft pick for the Boston Raiders, now captain for the Ottawa Centaurs. Ask me anything.
Me and Shane are doing these questions to bring publicity to our charity, the Irina Foundation. An organization that provides hockey camps to children in Montreal and Ottawa to support mental health and suicide prevention across Canada.
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GdAppleBd
Who’s the better hockey player, you or Shane?
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It’s a tie.
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Dreammonn
What’s something about Shane that we might not know?
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He can be funny sometimes. Very witty.
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EeeekMe
Hi Ilya, if you’re comfortable sharing, can you tell us a little bit about your mama?
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Of course. She was incredibly beautiful, many people would stop her in the street to tell her. She was a very graceful figure skater, but she could also be funny in sort of similar way to Shane. Oh, and she’d make the best blini (Russian pancakes) every Sunday. Thank you for asking about her. 💝
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HalfWayThere_Liv
If you weren’t a hockey player, what would you be?
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Something still competitive. Maybe race car driver.
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GoMetros_24
Is it true you have a long-standing feud with Hayden Pike?
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I don’t know who that is sorry.
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SHollanderAMA ✓
He’s lying. They’re best friends!
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Shane, do not get involved in my AMA unless you have a question, please.
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🖕
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BerniesGal
Thoughts on the Russian invasion of Ukraine?
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HollanovDefender12
Girl, what exactly do you want him to say to that? “Yeah, it’s great my country is slaughtering its neighbours.”
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It makes me very sad when I hear of suffering in Ukraine. I am very glad to be Canadian now. I would not want to fight in old man’s war.
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ISaidIamFineMom
Do you think you’ll ever go back to Russia?
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Unless there is a big change in government, I think no. It’s a shame because there are things I miss about Russia but it’s not safe for people like me there.
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BerniesGal
What do you miss about Russia?
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The food and the vodka.
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HockeyHockeyHockey28
What did you think of Hollander when you first met him?
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Awkward but cute.
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SamSpoons
What’s the best thing about Shane?
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I don’t think I can ever think of one thing. I love every part of him equally. If I had to say a few, I’d say he’s very brave, he’s never afraid to go after what he wants, he’s focused and committed to anything he puts his mind to, he’s thoughtful and when you get to be with him when he’s completely relaxed it feels like an honour. Plus, he’s hot.
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SHollanderAMA ✓
OMG Rozanov, do you have a crush on me?
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What did I just say about getting involved in my AMA?
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SHollanderAMA ✓
That was technically a question.
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🖕
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Stittsvillian
What’s your favourite thing about Ottawa?
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The people and maple sryup and Harris Drover Apple Farm.
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HarrisCensSocialMedia
Ilya, that's very nice but I need you to know the farm isn't named after me.😭
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Lucy2481
Have you ever been down the Boston Cop slide?
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It wasn’t there when I lived there but I tried once on away trip. It is fine the slide knows if you are pure of heart.
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frecklesNmoles
How nervous were you meeting Shane’s parents?
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Very, but they are nice people so it was fine. I have a really good relationship with them now.
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Stopme_dont
Tell momager Yuna she should do one of these!
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Haha I will try to convince her.
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MyOlives
What’s next for you after hockey?
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House Husband probably. Seriously, I like working with the children in the camps, so maybe youth coaching.
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Rozanov4lyf
What was crazier: the reaction to you and Hollander being a couple or the reaction to you cutting your hair?
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Our relationship going public reached a lot more people and it was weird being a part of such big global news story, but hockey fans really did go crazy over my haircut.
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OopsieDaises222
What was going through your mind when The Centaurs plane experienced engine failure and you had to emergency land?
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Just Shane.
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Specialinterestdogs
What breed of dog is Anya?
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She’s a rescue, so I’m not sure. Probably a mutt but lots of people say she looks like Australian Sheepdog. All I know is she is 100% good girl.
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GettingbyDad
Hi Ilya, I hope you don’t mind me asking, but my daughter is 12 and recently lost her mother to brain cancer. As someone who’s been through parent loss at that age, do you have any advice to help her through?
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Firstly, I am so sorry for your loss. There’s unfortunately nothing that’s ever going to make it better but keep talking about her. Keep her memory alive. If you’re ever in Ottawa send me a DM I would love to arrange some tickets to come see us in VIP.
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GettingbyDad
OMG that’s so kind. Thank you!
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CentreIce5000
Any advice for young hockey players?
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It’s hard work but always remember to have fun.
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SmashWarriorStudies
Would you rather fight a hundred loon sized horses or one horse sized loon?
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100 loon sized horses. Who would pick giant loon?
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Pressure_What_Pressure
How do you feel about being compared to Erling Haaland?
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I wish I had his Birkin collection.
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HollanovDefender12
Haaland and Bellingham the next Hollanov I’m calling it now.
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HalfWayThere_Liv
Eww go away with your RPF
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HollanovDefender12
This whole damn thread is an RPF wet dream!
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TexasAllSports
Are you Gay?
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Bisexual 🩷💜💙
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PlzIlyaPlz
Don’t worry pookie real ones know you’re our Bi king!
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GraceUnblockmee
Are you religious, or is the cross necklace just sentimental?
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Sentimental
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PlzIlyaPlz
Do you still have your sports car collection?
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No 😒 Just one Porsche and boring Land Rover for me now.
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PlzIlyaPlz
Do you let Shane drive your Porsche?
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No, he drives like grandma…
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PleaseScorezzz
What do you have to say about the rumours you and Shane broke a bed in a hotel here in Toronto?
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I plead the fifth!
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That’s an American thing, Ilya. The phrase doesn’t make sense in Canada.
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моя любовь, whose side are you on? If everyone must know the bed was pre-broken.
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Hollander0001Fan
Can you tell Shane I’m sorry I missed his AMA? I was working. 😭
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He says he forgives you. Me on the other hand expected better from his 0001 fan. Should’ve quit your job.
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Hollander0001Fan
I’m sorry. You’re absolutely right Mr Rozanov won’t happen again.
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ForAFortnightThere
Favourite Taylor Swift Song?
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Lover. 💕
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81ShockedRaider
Not a question but just wanted to say we miss you in Boston!
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Boston will always have a piece of my heart. 🖤💛
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