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Ilia Rosenov. Shane Hollander up. I wanted [music] to introduce myself. Canada's Shane Hollander and Russia's Ilia Rosenov. First, you've got Ottawa's own Shane Hollander. This is the kid with the highest hockey IQ out there.
A heated rivalry and complex love story between hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilia Rosenov unfolds with tension, passion, and personal struggles.
Key Takeaways
- The rivalry between Shane and Ilia is intense but underscored by mutual respect and attraction.
- Their relationship is complicated by secrecy, public scrutiny, and personal insecurities.
- Both characters show growth as they confront their feelings and external pressures.
- The story highlights the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ athletes in competitive sports.
- Emotional honesty and vulnerability are key to resolving their conflicts and deepening their bond.
What the video covers
- Shane Hollander from Canada and Ilia Rosenov from Russia are introduced as skilled hockey players with a competitive rivalry.
- The video explores their interactions, including playful banter, heated arguments, and moments of vulnerability.
- Both characters navigate personal and professional challenges, including public perception and private relationships.
- There is a recurring theme of secrecy and tension around their relationship, with hints of romantic feelings.
- Scenes depict moments of intimacy, conflict, and reconciliation, highlighting the complexity of their connection.
- The story includes references to hockey tournaments, team dynamics, and the pressures of public life.
- The characters discuss their families, personal fears, and aspirations beyond hockey.
- The narrative touches on themes of identity, acceptance, and the struggle to balance personal and professional lives.
- The video ends on a note of hope and emotional honesty, suggesting growth and understanding between the two.
- Overall, the story blends sports drama with a nuanced portrayal of a gay love story amid rivalry.
Chapters
- 00:00Introduction of Shane and Ilia
- 00:57Pre-tournament banter and rivalry
- 01:48Team dynamics and upcoming matches
- 02:46Private conversations and secrets
- 04:56Emotional confrontations and vulnerability
- 09:24Moments of intimacy and tension
- 11:36Reflections on identity and acceptance
- 19:00Resolution and hopeful future
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Speaker A
I'm, I'm not sure you're supposed to smoke [music] here. Okay. Got Russia's Ilia Rosenov.
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Strong on the puck and a strong skater. You're an awesome [music] player to watch.
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Yes. See you with the drift. Anyways, I, I, I should go. They're waiting for me. But, um, good luck in the tournament.
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Looking over here. Hey, flash me those numbers. Number three is excited. There's one. Where's number two? There we go.
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You will not be so nice when we beat you. That's not happening. Can I get a smile, please? Yeah, that's better. All right.
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See you in final. See you in October. Have a good game. You look pretty.
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You're wearing makeup, [music] too. Yeah, but I don't look pretty. What the [ __ ] day, huh?
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Yeah, totally. Good. Okay, let's do that one more time. Is everything you dreamed of?
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Almost. 3, 2, 1, and go. [snorts] I'm sorry. No, you're not. I'm [laughter] sorry.
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Montreal is nice. Yes. Yeah, it's awesome. Boston is nice, too. Think so. People like it there.
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When did they tell you you do commercial with me and not just alone? I don't know. Like [music] uh, 2 days ago.
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We will be seeing each other a lot. Yeah. Boston and Montreal play against each other often.
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Why? When did they tell you? No, they tell me nothing. It was my idea.
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Shane, are you listening to me? What? Yeah, Shane Hollander. Will you disappoint them? No.
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[ __ ] off, Mr. Hollander. So, uh, look, we can, we can forget that happened in there, okay?
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Uh, uh, sorry not to jump the gun here, but, um, with Rosenov's permission is what you want.
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Yeah, for sure. I feel pretty aligned with the fans 'cause we want the same thing. And at this point, it's my job to take that personally.
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Uh, well, you're a really big liar, Billy. [clears throat] What he said? What is your room number?
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14:10. Well, if I come to 14:10 [music] tonight, it's 9:00. I might open. I might knock. I put my chicken out.
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I'm not, I'm not a chicken. Good job. Thanks. But [music] I think we should talk.
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Did you have fun last night? Oh, yeah. Um, I mean I, I had fun, but I didn't get drunk.
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Do you know want to sit? Mhm. Not really. It was great. No boring Canadians, no stupid Americans. So this is such a bad idea.
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So what? Just a bunch of Finnish guys talking about the cousins they're in love with.
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What? I think I'm going to bed early tonight. Oh yeah. Told you to one.
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Nice shooting, Rook. Thanks. Glad to see Rosenov hold my record for more than a minute.
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What do you want, by the way? Oh, [ __ ] just [ __ ] talking.
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He's an [ __ ] right? I mean, yeah, basically. Lucky me. I'm in the room next door to him at the hotel. Where's your boy Rosenoff?
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My what? Is your first time with the man? No, I mean not, no, not, not your boy. Just like you.
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No. Really? Really? Who? Another player? I know my coach's son back in Russia. That was, uh, Hollander and Rosen House, right? I just thought I know. I don't know where he is.
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Aren't you scared of getting caught? No, we're not like friends or or anything. No worries, man.
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It was [music] nothing serious and we had same secret, so was just curious. Curious.
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And you make me curious. He's someone chasing [music] you. I'm standing in the hallway like an idiot. You want me to, uh, lie on the bed and want you do it some more?
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Scott Hunter is right next door. Let me see you. Saw me in the showers.
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Yeah, I want more. Next time. Yeah, we're playing Montreal in 2 weeks. Yeah. So, what do you want to do?
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I don't know. Where would we? Where would we? What? You think I'm an [ __ ] I know you're an [ __ ] You were homeless.
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No. Then we meet at your house. It's an apartment. This is, uh, Yes. How long? You were having panic attack.
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But I want a cigarette. Smoking is bad for you. Oh, is it? You're not going to tell anyone [music] about this, are you?
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Yes, Hollander. I'm going to tell everyone. It's a night off, buddy. It's not the end of the world.
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Yeah, whatever. 'Cause no one can know. Look, whoever she is, she's going to get over it.
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Colander, look, I'm not going to tell anyone. Okay. Okay. I know we talked about Montreal in two weeks, but Oh my god, Hollander, you were so boring.
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Give me your phone. Good night. Night. You have phone. Give. So, what's my name going to be?
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Dream. I don't know if it's worth jumping over all. No, I just need some air.
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You were drunk. I'm not. Good for you. Big night for you. Yeah, well, you could have gotten either one of us.
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It went to you. So what? So you're just up here sulking 'cause what? You couldn't take another victory lap around me. All you do is beat me. I win one stupid [ __ ] thing.
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You couldn't even show your face down there. What was that? Not everything is about you, Hollander.
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So what is it then? What the [ __ ] do you want? Nothing. I just want to see the view and get some air.
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And what? You're just [ __ ] view Hollander. Check it out. [ __ ] I go home in 3 [music] days. Must be nice.
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And I guess I thought maybe we, I saw you up here. I wanted to see how you're doing.
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Fine. Go sit down. Never mind. Okay. I'm going to we it. We are not anything.
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I guess I'll, uh, see you next season. Go away, Hollander. Are you okay? Please go.
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You didn't answer my text. [snorts] No, I did not answer your boring text. Now will you go.
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What the [ __ ] are you doing? We're both in tuxedos [music] out in public.
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No one is looking. You don't know them. You will murder me. Maybe. See you next season.
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Why the [ __ ] did you think it was okay to [music] sex me before the game? What the [ __ ] You, weren't you? For how long? All game.
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Such a [ __ ] ass. You missed me, didn't you? I [ __ ] did it.
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And I still beat your ass. Barely. Wow, nice place. Thanks. I bought it a couple years ago, but [music] then this year I bought another one.
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Having a good name. That's nice. I eventually might turn it into one place, but for now, I'm renting the next door one out.
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Should I do now or wait with a second? 'Cause [music] I don't know. Let's take him with us more following by Mr. Businessman.
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Mr., uh, Rosen of course scores. Landlord, you asked. No, I didn't. Hollander is really going to want that last one back.
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[snorts] [snorts] So, where do you want me? In the kitchen. On the floor. [ __ ] you.
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Did your mom buy all these pillows? No. I hired someone. You think there is enough?
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Such an [ __ ] [music] I think maybe you like it. Smell the cigarettes from here.
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I [music] had one. You shouldn't be smelling it. You shouldn't be talking. Come here. No, you come here.
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No, you come here. No, you come here. And show me that label. [snorts] You killed me, Linder.
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And that's our commercial. All right, guys. Let's reset this. I'm dead. That was so [ __ ] hot.
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We're doing obviously we won't see each other during the Olympics, right? Well, would I?
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Their family must be happy they're in Russia. Yes, I should go. My parents are pretty psyched for me.
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They're pissed they can't come, but my mom is threatening to wake up at 4:00 a.m. to watch her game.
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I bet, uh, your parents will [music] be there, right? My father, yes. Maybe my brother, but who knows? [cheering] Anyways, I'm psyched. I've been dreaming about it my whole life. Don't even know what bronze medal. You [ __ ] wish,
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dude. Montreal metros are hoisting the MLH Cup. What a feel it must be for Barl, nice watch. I gave this to you for free. Where the [ __ ] were you? We're on 5 seconds.
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What the [ __ ] do you want, Rosenoff? I was busy with who? Rosenoff and you haven't answered a text from me in like 6 months. You won't even acknowledge I exist unless there's a [ __ ] camera pointed at us and then
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it's for some [ __ ] clown show. But the most important thing is the friends we make along the way. So yeah, what the [ __ ] do you actually want from me?
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Well, before we give out next award, can I get a selfie with you? What?
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Oh, [ __ ] you. You are unbelievable. When will this ever happen ag
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Okay, fine. But hurry up, man. [laughter] Great. Give me your number. I'll text [music] them to you. No chance.
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We will go back to our seats, watch the rest of this boring show, and then go to boring party after.
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Congratulations. Thank you. And then we'll have been waiting all night. Now take off your clothes.
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You're such an [ __ ] You'll come back to my hotel room and I will. Maybe.
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Maybe. When did your [music] English get so good? I uh I read The New Yorker now.
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The New Yorker is boring. My dad loves him. Ah, so being born is [music] is genetic.
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Let's make a deal. And if you win, what? It's a lot of windows. Now get on the bed.
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Good luck, Collect. So, Russia this year was something else. It's intense there. So, are you heading back soon to Russia for the summer?
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Oh, yes. Why? What do you mean why do you have to? There is no have to. It's It's home.
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On your mark. Get set. I don't know. Is it safe? What do you mean safe?
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Do you Do you even [music] like it there? What [music] difference does it make?
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A pretty big one, I think. I need to sleep. Oh, no. Yeah, me too. I should have.
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It should have been me. So, uh, I'm off. Goodbye, Hollander. Take my shoes off. No, you're This place [music] is great.
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Mr. Did you get this built or do you know who did? Mr. Real Estate.
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You think we need to talk? [music] No. After. I should go. [snorts] something about me. Yeah. I mean, yeah.
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Or you could stay. Maybe you'd rather be kissing Miles. You're the name. I'm not done with you.
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It's It's It's really okay. It's not. And we have to name game tomorrow, so no morning practice.
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Can I ask if you've ever been with another guy? Okay. Okay. Have you ever told anyone that before?
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Was it different with a guy? Of course. [snorts] Was it better? I'm hungry for what?
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For food part. Yeah, you was better. Hey, I have a feeling that there's not a lot of people you can talk to.
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You like tuna melt? You want to make me tuna [music] melt? I was going to make one for me. I'm going to make two.
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Things and stuff can be tricky for me. Ginger ale good enough? Yeah, it's great.
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So, are they out to ginger ale? Captain, I'm feeling a bit wild. Food will be ready soon.
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Did you bring anyone with you? Uh, my parents thought about coming, but they're going to Mexico in like 2 weeks, and they've [music] been to these before. So, people say you're not funny.
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They do? Yeah. Did you uh bring anybody? No. They say you're boring, too. Who says that?
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Me. You should give us a chance to get to know each other. Who knows what we might have in common?
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What are those boring answers? Yes. If I tell you something, will you promise not to tell anyone or make fun of me?
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But the pins. Seriously. Well, I like the hot places, too. Hot like weather hot.
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Yeah. Okay. I hired a stylist. [ __ ] you. She likes you very much.
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Oh, that's nice. And some of the guys in the league are so fashionable. Not you. Some of the guys in the league.
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Other players, not you. Okay. So, she's like your girlfriend? No. No. Nothing like that. [music] She's old friend.
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No, I know, right? She's like a huge [ __ ] movie star. How the [ __ ] did he even meet her during the season?
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She's busy these days, you know, new business, selling [music] fancy cars. Sounds perfect for you.
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The two met at a mutual friends party according to unnamed [music] sources. But is nothing more than that for either of us.
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But it's nice to have regular woman like Petron. One hot couple. They are fire.
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Hey, I was watching that. You think she's the only woman in Boston who'd sleep with you?
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I think I will find someone else. Oh, that was [ __ ] But you know me, I'm lazy. So, I don't know that side of you at all.
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You like them? Yeah. Blissless effort. The visiting Boston Raiders managed to four shots on goal.
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[music] Girls. Oh yeah, sure. All one nothing a victory. And I guess Montreal will take what they can get tonight.
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I never hear about you with girls. I It's [music] private. Where on the ice was Shane Hollander?
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Where was Ilia Rosenoff? I keep a lot of [music] things private, obviously. I like girls.
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Yeah, no [ __ ] But I also like you. Lucky me. Not this person, son. Of course.
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Of course not. I'm boring. I should go. I shouldn't stay. I can't team meeting in the morning. I forgot.
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[music] So, okay. You forgot team meeting. Thank you [music] for the tuna milk. I'm sorry. this I can't I just I can't uh I can't do this wonder I'm sorry this has nothing to do with Roslandry No.
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Hollander, make sure that none of these cheaters cheat. Okay. Okay. You and her are not.
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We're not. We're just not compatible. I guess. Found you. So, you were looking for me?
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Of course not. Can you just sit down or something? Compatible? I thought I knew what it meant, but I wanted to be sure.
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It's not [music] just me, right? Not just you. What? So, you and Roslandry, you're not? You feel it too, don't you?
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Feel what? Yeah. Not compatible. Last time we were together, it was different. What was different? That you run away.
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Look, I'm I'm sorry. I freaked out. Okay. Freaked out over nothing. It wasn't nothing.
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What do you want, Hollander? We get together, we [ __ ] We simple. Simple.
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Simple for me. [ __ ] I think I'm gay. What makes you think that?
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[ __ ] you. You're not gay. No, not completely. Yeah, well, I think I am completely.
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Okay, so you're gay. So what? Well, it's kind of a big deal to me at least.
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You still hungry? No, but thank you. [music] Sounds great. Good. How was your father?
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Why are you telling me this? Who else am I going to tell? I speak Russian.
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I know the word for father. That's not just being gay. It's you. Being gay is one thing, but this [ __ ] your arch rival is another thing.
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[clears throat] That's why there's a secret. I know that. But last time and and and for the record, I I am sorry about last time. Okay. I'm sorry I freaked out, but before that, it was nice.
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It was. [music] And it felt like we were something. We can't be something. Would you want to be if we could?
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We can't. That's not what I asked. What does it [ __ ] matter? I don't think I can keep pretending I don't like you anymore. [music] You don't like me? [clears throat] Yeah, I do.
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I think I like you [music] maybe a little too much. Don't Don't [ __ ] do this, Hollander.
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I'm not. Jane, I wouldn't be able to go home again ever. Do you get that?
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And your mother dead. [music] Hey, where are you? Home. Boston. Moscow. Are you okay?
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I will be better when [music] I see you in your glasses again. Happy. Happier.
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Is your father? Yes, Ilia. I'm so sorry. If you want to help me, take your clothes off.
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I wish it could be different. I wish you could know me or I don't know. English is too hard right now.
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I wish I spoke Russian. Yeah, you could probably learn it in a week. I needed [music] to get out. Hey, I I have an idea. How about if you tell me everything that's on your mind, but in Russian.
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Straight fast. I won't understand, but maybe it'll help. [clears throat] You still on for tonight? After 1919? That's the code for the front door. I'll text it to you.
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front door. Brave. [ __ ] you later. [music] [music] Okay, I'm done. Could have been worse.
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Could have been worse. I know. Part of the game. Do you feel better? Yes.
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Thank you. Maybe you could teach me Russian someday. Yeah. Okay. Only useful phrases. Like what?
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I don't know. like hard or please or yes sir. [ __ ] you. [music] No, more like [ __ ] me please.
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How about I wish you were here right now. You scared me. I was excited about last night. I'm mostly mad at Marlo for [ __ ] that up.
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He feels really bad. You know, I had a whole plan to ask you something. I was going to ask you, will you come to my cottage this summer?
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Who you texting? Oh, how's the baby? Great. Don't go to Russia. Come to my house.
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We'll have so much fun. It's so private. No one will know. No wonder you know we can't do that.
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We could have a week or even two completely alone together. Maybe. Maybe. You're not going to smother him with a pillow, are you, Mr. Rosenol?
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Uh, no. No, no, no. But good thinking. But no, I was just leaving. Bye-bye.
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I can carry my own bag. Tire your ribs. Fine. I can take my bag.
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See you next season. Get well soon, Hollander. Why are you making so many burgers? The recipe was for eight. So, leave me alone.
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No. Listen to that crowd. They're loving. Okay, fine. I should have cut it in half.
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What the? I'm coming to the cottage. Ordinarily, I'd give the rest of my parents, but that would probably ruin my whole silent retreat lie, I guess.
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Tell me about them. What do you want to know? I know your mother is Japanese or something. Probably where you get your looks.
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Half of them. Yeah. For the next two weeks, let's just be honest with each other. [music] And your dad is what? Boring. Is that where you get your boring from?
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He's not boring about what we actually [music] think and maybe how we really feel.
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Crazy. [ __ ] you. He played hockey for McGill. Wa. I will try. [music] Really?
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Yes. What the [ __ ] is McGill? Is Migill at that? It's a really good school.
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Jonathan. Yeah, it's fine. So, we just sit here and look at it. Yes, we just sit here and look at it.
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Gamer belly is fun. Shut up. This is awkward. This room isn't available to the guests.
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Disappointing. You're [clears throat] not jealous, are you? No. I'm sorry, sir. We'd really like to accommodate you, but I gay.
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You're not so gay. You came [ __ ] Landry. Oh my god. I've just Why you can't treat the staff like this?
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It was like twice and both times were complete disasters. You know, the staff likes to be treated after his ears.
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What the [ __ ] was that? A loom bird. Sounds like a [ __ ] wolf.
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It's a bird. Trust me. Stupid Canadian wolf bird. I hate you. No, you don't.
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I'm sorry about your family. Even if they suck, you must miss them. My mother didn't suck. She was great.
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How did she die? By accident. Good morning. Good morning. I could marry Fedana. She's American. Would be easy citizenship.
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I like you. I like you, too. Is she? I don't know. Someone you want to marry?
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We were friends. We would be friends. He just had a baby. I haven't talked to him in weeks.
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But you like women, right? Oh, good. Good. Then then uh Jackie's good too. You could find someone you'd want to marry for real and still get the passport.
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Uh sorry you were saying I have this problem. What's the problem? Sorry man. I just had to run. Someone's at the door.
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But I am always thinking about this slow [ __ ] hockey player with beautiful freckles.
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[ __ ] you. [ __ ] you. And the weak backhand. A weak backhand.
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Yes. really weak because you like to be bad. He's so boring and he drives this terrible car.
Speaker A
It's a normal car. That's not what this is. You and me. Do you want that problem to go away?
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I don't ever want that problem to ever go away. Maybe it was at first, but not now and not for a long time.
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Don't marry Shalana. Just don't. So, you love Hayden? No. I know it wouldn't be for love or whatever. Just don't.
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But I would love to not have Russian passport. We can figure something else out. Okay.
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Okay. Is this where you do yoga or up there? No, I do it inside.
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What if you played an Ottawa? Then maybe we can start to change the narrative a bit.
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Give me the kiss. You're cold. I just woke up. What is narrative? Okay. It's really late and this is so many words. What are you doing? Okay, we're only 2 hours apart and we start a charity.
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What was your mother's name? Reena, [ __ ] off. This is a good idea. Rosenov.
Speaker A
Okay. Okay. I was thinking we could start a hockey school. We can really start a charity, something cool that that means a lot to both of us. Give the money away to mental health organizations. You know, we still play
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hard [music] against each other on the ice. Shut up. She would have loved you. And then if people saw us out in public or whatever, it wouldn't be so [ __ ] crazy.
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Like, I love you. And maybe one day when we both retire, we could be together for real.
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Say it again in Russian, please. You really think that far ahead? [snorts] Yeah. Yeah. You you is that what [music] you want to be together so much?
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So much it scares me. [snorts] Oh [ __ ] Maybe you [ __ ] Yeah. Yeah.
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Yeah. Do you want me? No. Do they know? No. This is my actual [ __ ] nightmare.
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Okay. Would they not be good about it? I don't know. Then maybe it's time to wake up. Yes.
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No, they'd be fine. I'm [music] sure they would be, but sometimes I think I would have told them already.
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[ __ ] I'm scared. Yes, it's scary. I think you can tell your parents you're gay without giving them a list of all the guys you're [ __ ] I know. I know.
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But you're brave. Shut up. You are. You're brave. Anyways, it just doesn't really matter.
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Maybe he didn't even know this. [snorts] I'm gay. Do you Do you want me to come with you?
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Yeah. And this is Ilia. Would you? Of course. But you hate him. No. I I mean, I get that, but no, I actually um I love you.
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I love him. Holy [ __ ] You two had so much chemistry. I mean, I love you, too.
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So, you've been in love since? No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. [ __ ] Oh my god. I love you so much.
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I have only been in love with one person. Does it [ __ ] kill you, too? Same here. Only one.
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What the? My family is here. [snorts] Your boyfriend is here. my boyfriend. I mean, yes, I think so. Probably
Topics:hockeyrivalrygay love storyLGBTQ+ athletessports dramaShane HollanderIlia Rosenovromantic tensionpersonal struggleidentity
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