Rating:

Not Rated

Archive Warning:

Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Category:

M/M

Fandoms:

Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers Series - Rachel Reid

Relationships:

Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov, Shane Hollander & Ottawa Centaurs Team Ensemble, Shane Hollander & Original Character(s)

Characters:

Shane Hollander, Ilya Rozanov, Hayden Pike, Yuna Hollander, Zane Boodram, Tanner Dillon, Luca Haas, Wyatt Hayes, Troy Barrett, Montreal Voyageurs | Montreal Metros Team Ensemble (Game Changers), Ottawa Centaurs Team Ensemble (Game Changers)

Additional Tags:

BAMF Shane Hollander, Ilya Rozanov Loves Shane Hollander, Shane Hollander Loves Ilya Rozanov, Social Media, Fanwork Creator Knows Nothing About Hockey, Or Karate for the matter, Shane Hollander Can Fight, Post-Book 6: The Long Game (Game Changers)

Language:

English

Series:

Part 2 of When We Play Montreal

Stats:

Published: 2026-01-19 Completed: 2026-01-20 Words: 4,847 Chapters: 2/2

Shane Hollander Doesn't (not to be confused with Can't) Fight

Summary

Shane Hollander doesn't fight.

Doesn't, however, does not mean can't.

Too mad no one told Tanner Gagnon that.

Notes

I have read SO MANY fics about Shane being soft or delicate or needing to be defended or that he can't fight and I'm like enough with the disrespect because its always the quiet ones who'll shock you. Enjoy

Chapter 1: The Action

Shane Hollander doesn’t fight.

 

The NHL knows this. The NHL’s players know this. Ilya knows this. 

 

Shane Hollander doesn’t chirp much and even when he does, his chirps are playful, kind and somehow feel like friendship. Perhaps that’s why no one fights Shane Hollander either. The man is too kind, too beloved, and entirely too adorable to fight. Though that might be just Ilya’s own bias speaking.

 

Two plus two is four, humans can’t survive without oxygen and in his twelve years as a professional hockey player, Shane Hollander has never fought before.

 

Why? Because. Shane. Hollander. Does. Not. Fight.

 

(There was that one particular incident between ‘Golden Boy’ Shane Hollander and ‘Nice Guy’ Scott Hunter but even that was interrupted before any punches were thrown and followed up by profuse apologies from both parties so it didn’t really count as a fight, did it? Ilya, who does fight quite a lot, doesn't think so.)

 

There was a time when the media, and the fans in general took issue with this. Hockey was an inherently violent sport and fighting was part of the fun. It was forgiven quickly enough though because he may not fight but Hollander settled his scores on the scoreboard. 

 

The fact that Shane Hollander “doesn’t” fight, however, does not irrefutably speak to his ability to fight. “Doesn’t” is not synonymous to “can’t.”

 

Unfortunately, the NHL, and Ilya himself made the mistake of assuming “doesn’t” does in fact mean “can’t” and assumptions apparently make an ASS out of U and ME because that is precisely the situation they’re in right now.

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Ottawa was playing Montreal on Montreal ice. Ilya didn’t have to be a genius to know what kind of reception they’ll receive. 

 

His team, on the bright side, seems to share his sentiments.

 

“If they so much as look at either of you funny, someone’s going home with a broken jaw and it ain’t gonna be one of us,” Bood grumbles. 

 

“I was an asshole once. I don’t mind temporarily being one again.” Troy Barret cracks his knuckles for emphasis. A moment of pause, “for a good cause this time though, obviously.”

 

Haas is offering, “I could use some more fight experience.”

 

Hayes agrees,“T’is hockey. Fighting is an occupational hazard anyway.”

 

Shane smiles at the spirit. Ilya will fight the entire Voyageurs roster if it means Shane will keep smiling like that. 

 

But Shane Hollander does not fight. “I appreciate the support guys but no.”

 

Ilya tilts his head towards his husband. “No?”

 

“No.” Shane confirms. “You guys want to defend my honour? Play to win. The only scores I want settled are those on the scoreboard.”

 

Ilya comes closer to him, his head on Shane’s shoulders and lowers his voice to almost a hum. “I hope you know that they do not share your sentiments and they will not play as clean as you want us to.”

 

“I’m not saying you let them walk all over you,” Shane defends. “I’m saying that they’ll be pissed at me and I need you guys to focus on winning this game and trust that I can take care of myself.”

 

Dillon looks at him funny. “So don’t let them walk over us…” 

 

“...but you’re fair game?” Barret looks like he’s ready to drop the gloves right there in the locker room. 

 

“I’m saying we’re here to play our game,” Shane grits out. “Not focus on theirs.”

 

Ilya doesn’t like that. He practically spits, “Gagnon isn’t there to play any game.”

 

Tanner Gagnon was Montreal’s newest addition to the roster. 6’8. Big. Bulky. Criminal record for assault. Fair hockey ability.

 

Why he was on the team was no mystery. 

 

“We won’t react to him,” Shane insists. 

 

Moments like this remind Ilya of why he calls Shane his Solnyshko. Shane shines so bright sometimes, that he doesn’t register the darkness. 

 

Ilya sighs, but still tries “Solnyshko…”

 

Shane turns to him, sharp, serious. “I’m serious, Ilya. They don’t win today. They can’t.” Something dangerous is on Shane’s face. “I don’t just want to win. I want them to lose so badly that they go home crying and we can’t do that if  you guys get sent to the fucking penalty box for petty scrimmages.”

 

There is weight behind Shane’s words. The locker room stills and Ilya can see glimpses of Captain Shane Hollander. It makes him giddy, for some reason.

 

It’s Bood who catches up first. He looks at the team. “You people heard the man.”

 

Barret echoes, “Let’s do it!”

 

“We trounce their asses!” Chouinard agrees enthusiastically. 

 

Shane looks touched. He looks at Ilya, and says, “Promise?”

 

“Score over scrimmage,” Ilya vows, albeit reluctantly. “Promise.”

 

Shane’s face lights up. Solnyshko. Shane kisses Ilya, quick, chaste. Ilya blushes anyway. 

 

A cough. A snort. An untraceable ‘whipped.’ 

 

Coach Wiebe comes in. “Ready to go, boys?” 

 

He’s met with a round of whoops, yes’s and a few creative murder intention declarations. 

 

“That’s the spirit,” He grins. Then, he looks at Hollander with something akin to pride. “Hollander. You’re centering the first line today.”

 

Shane looks shocked. Then looks at Ilya. “But…”

 

Ilya grins at him. “I will be on your right.”

 

Shane looks at him adoringly. “I love you.”

 

Ilya leans close and says, “Ya tebya lyublyu.”

 

Dillon whines, “You can still be in love after the game, oh my god!”

 

Shane blushes. Ilya gives Dillon the middle finger. With that, they’re off. Shane’s face  twists into something determined as they step onto the ice. 

 

Well. Shane Hollander does settle his scores on the scoreboard after all.

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By the end of the second period, Ilya is just about ready to break his promise. 

 

Baring Pike and Boiziau, the Voyageurs were, apparently, keen on taking full benefit of the homefield bias advantage. 

 

Montreal had been gunning for Shane with a passion of a woman scorned. Shane had been tripped, shoved, highsticked, tripped again, checked legally at every opportunity and checked illegally albeit less frequently. 

 

Troy had lost his cool when Shane was tripped the second time and it took Bood physically grabbing him  by the collar to avoid the sin bin, though Bood did look close to letting Troy at them when the Comeau leaned close to whisper something most likely vile. 

 

Dillon, Chouinard, and Haas had all also narrowly avoided fights on multiple instances. Though Haas did do two minutes for tripping a loud mouthed rookie and didn’t even look remotely ashamed for it. 

 

Pike had come up to them to apologize about five times now. Boiziau had taken to yelling at his teammates. It wasn’t working.

 

At least Shane’s words about settling things on the scoreboard rang true because Shane had scored a hat trick by the end of the second period. That, combined with Ilya’s two goals, Barret’s one and Haas's one made the score 7 -1 in Ottawa’s favor and there was less than a minute left on the clock and the puck securely under Shane’s control. 

 

The problem, though, was Tanner Gagnon.

 

Gagnon had been on Shane’s tail the entire game, barring the time he did in the penalty box. He was out for blood and frustrated Shane hadn’t taken any bait. 

 

In hindsight, Gagnon dropping his gloves shouldn’t have been much of a surprise. It was a lost game for Montreal. Shane had the puck. Fighting him then and there stops him from scoring again and Montreal may walk away with a fight win if not a game one. 

 

Shane, though, doesn’t reciprocate. Instead, he ignores Gagnon, and skates forward, passing to Ilya. He mouths, ‘go!’ and that’s all Ilya needs.

 

Even with the roar of boo’s Shane received, Ilya is too relieved to be disappointed. He takes the puck and bursts forward. 

 

Unsurprisingly, he scores. The final buzzer sounds a second after Ilya tucks the puck in. There’s a roar. Ilya turns behind him, expecting to see Shane right there behind him but he’s not—

 

Wait. 

 

Where is Shane? And what is everyone staring at—?

 

Ilya goes pale. 

 

Because right there where Shane had passed the puck to him, stood Shane, gloves off, mid-fight. Mid-fight with Tanner Gagnon. 

 

6 '8, bulky, former criminal Tanner Gagnon. 

 

You aren’t supposed to interrupt fights. Ilya doesn’t give a flying fuck about that right now. He roars and bursts forward at full speed but he’s intercepted by Barret and Boodram.

 

“Let me go!” Ilya roars.

 

Bood looks at him unimpressed. “No.” 

 

“Fuck you! I’ll kill you, and him! Я вас всех убью! Клянусь!” Ilya thrashes.

 

“Shane’s winning, you marble!” Barret snarls at him, half-stunned, half-delighted.

 

At that, Ilya stops and looks because fuck, yes, he was.

 

Gagnon lunged at Shane wildly, swinging a massive overhand hook toward his head. 

 

Shane didn’t flinch. He pivoted to the side on his skates, letting Gagnon’s punch miss and throw him off balance.

 

Before Gagnon could recover, Shane struck back, quick and clean, snapping Gagnon’s head to the side. Shane kept moving, using his skates to hook Gagnon’s leg. Gagnon lost his footing and dropped to one knee.

 

The crowd’s roar warped into a stunned silence. 

 

And Shane, Ilya’s Shane, was a fucking beauty. Blood on his lips, hair flying, a wild, animalistic look in his eye oh my god—

 

Ilya can’t help it. He’s yelling “Go, baby!”

 

Shane doesn’t stop. 

 

Punch. Knee. Knee. Punch hit hit hit

 

Uh oh. 

 

Gagnon isn’t fighting anymore. He might not even be conscious.

 

Ilya yells, “No, baby!”

 

The refs are having no luck pulling Shane off. The Voyageurs are rushing to defend their enforcer. 

 

The Centaurs realize they should be doing something too so Bood and Barret drop Ilya and the three of them lunge at Shane, pulling him off Gagnon. 

 

Shane turns, fury in his eyes, but the fight leaves him the second he sees it’s Ilya holding him. 

 

Shane looks so fucking lost. Ilya thinks fuck it and pulls Shane into the crook of his neck. Shane breathes Ilya in, letting himself be dragged off to Ilya’s pace.

 

Gagnon leaves on a stretcher. Yikes. 

 

Somehow, Ilya honestly doesn’t feel bad about it. 

 

Shane does though, if his sharp intake of breath is any indication.

 

Pike and Boiziau are trying to get Shane’s attention. 

 

Ilya makes a calling motion and mouths ‘later.’ They look unsatisfied but sucks to suck.

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The locker room is silent afterwards. 

 

Everyone is pretending to mind their business but stealing glances at Shane and Ilya. 

 

Shane’s getting looked at by the team medic when Coach Wiebe walks in, face grim.

 

Wiebe jumps straight into it. “Bruised ribs, black-eye, concussion. Hollander, you broke the man's jaw!”

 

Ilya is ready to attack if he dares—

 

Wiebe breaks out a grin. “Hollander, you beautiful, crazy, fucking beast.”

 

Instantly, the mood shifts. 

 

"Just because I threatened to break someone's jaw doesn't mean you actually had to go do it, Hollander!" Bood slaps his shoulder.

 

“‘Settle it on the scoreboard!’ ” Dillon mocks, “What happened to that?”

 

Shane huffs, wetly, “Technically, I did. With the hat trick.”

 

Hayes teases, “You literally ignored Gagnon dropping his gloves till you’d passed to Ilya. Then, you were like ‘okay I can fight now!’ when he had the puck.”

 

Shane blushed. “I wanted him to have a hat trick too! And the score was 7 - 1! One more and it’d be 8 - 1. 81. Like Ilya’s number!”

 

Ilya… had not realized that. He was touched. “Moy Lyubimiy…”

 

“Shut up,” Shane hides back into his arms. 

 

Ilya looks at him innocently. “Did not say anything.”

 

Shane mumbles, “I had to…”

 

“You had to break his face?” Wiebe asks, amused.

 

Shane goes still and looks at the floor. The team catches onto the shift.

 

Ilya asks, meaningfully, “Sweetheart.”

 

Shane looks at them darkly. “He said something I couldn’t let go.”

 

There’s weight behind those words. And with the protective grip Shane has on Ilya, they can take a pretty neat guess what category of insult that “something” fell in.

 

“Well,” says Barret. “He had it coming then.”

 

Shane promises, “I’d do it again if I had to do it all over.”

 

Boyle insists, “Who are you and what have you done with our Shane?”

 

“Where the hell did you learn to fight like that?” LaPointe interrogates.

 

“Nowhere,” Shane mumbles, “Just some karate I did when I was a kid.”

 

“You? That? Karate?” Holmberg demands, “That was not just ‘some’ karate you did.”

 

Wiebe chuckles. “Save the questions to the media. Come on, Hollander. You’re on in 10.”

 

Shane groans. “Can I not?”

 

“After that fight? No fucking chance, kid. Outside. In. Ten.” Wiebe leaves them with that.

 

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Somehow, the best part comes during the post game interviews. 

 

A reporter asks, “Mr Hollander! Tammy from HockeyWatch. Mr Gagnon was taken to the ER after you’re fight. He’s reported to have a broken jaw and concussion. Given that the Centaurs were in a 7 - 1 lead at the time of the fight, 8 - 1 between it, with barely any time left on the clock, do you think your conduct in the fight was an over-reaction?”

 

Shane clears his throat. “Hi, Tammy. Well, first of all, I didn’t initiate the fight. I don’t fight. But that doesn’t mean I can’t. This is hockey. Fights happen. And Gagnon is not the only one that was injured.” Shane waves his lightly bruised knuckles in front of her like a child at show and tell. “I got hurt too!”

 

Tammy looks at his hand, then back at him. “Sir. Gagnon has a broken jaw.”

 

Shane flushes. “It’s not a competition. And my knuckles really do hurt.”

 

Tammy blinks. “Tanner Gagnon’s fingers are in a cast.”

 

“It’s not a competition, Tammy!” Shane insists. 

 

An Ottawa representative, Kathy, practically trips onto the stage. She drags him off, “That’s a wrap! Shane Hollander is done. Let’s go, Hollander.”

 

Kathy from PR shakes her head and informs him. ‘Twitter's gonna have a field day and Harris is gonna kill you.”

 

Shane sighs and tries, “How bad could it be?”

 

Kathy looks at him, unimpressed.

 

Chapter 2: The Reaction

Montreal Voyageurs Official @MTLofficial ✅

 

The Voyageurs are disheartened to see this display of violence on ice and especially from @shanehollanderhockeyplayer who has been near to our hearts as our teammate and captain for so many years. Our hearts go out to Tanner Gagnon and his family #prayfortanner #stoptheviolence

 

Liked by P.Drapeau, GilbertComeauofficial and others

 

 

Maci @Themacitree112

 

Stop the— SIR??? yOu StArteD thE fUCkinG VIOLENCE

 

Elliot @ElliotSinclair123

In other words, they fucked around and found out.

 

Karen @Welovejesus

My thoughts and prayers with the Gagnon’s! Absolutely abhorrent display by @ShaneHollanderHockeyPlayer.

 

Kevin @Kevinbradford124

Ma’am. This is a hockey game.

 

Wendy @Wendyisamommy

Your church shames and turns away young mothers asking for formula. Stfu karen.

 

Marley Kook @shaydentruther

Hayden Pike hasn’t liked this 😍 My ship 

 

Justin Kook @marleykookhaterandthebetterkook

Do you perhaps need to touch grass?

Ilya Rozanov has liked this comment

 

Marley Kook @shaydentruther

ILYA ROZANOV! Tell your husband he’s a beautiful specimen deserving of stars stolen from God himself to be brought to him and I’ll drop the Shayden thing.

 

Ilya Rozanov @Rozzy81 ✅

As if I do not do that everyday already but done 😜

 

Marley Kook @Hollanovlifeisreal

A deal is a deal. Well played, sir.

Ilya Rozanov has liked this comment

 

Justin Kook @marleykookhaterandthebetterkook

KING!? I need a minute.

 

 

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HI IM TALIA @NHLthirsttrap

everybody say thank you to montreal for unlocking feral shane hollander

 

Foami @Ijustlikeit

FR girl and they’re trying to turn this on him like BITCH if it isn’t the consequences of your own actions

 

 

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Sadie @sadinhabs

i came here to boo him

i left questioning my sexuality

 

Harry @yesimnamedafterharrystyles

Boys. We got another one.

 

 

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Hayden Pike @ProudPAPAbear35 ✅

 

No one’s saying the fight was “good.”

I’m saying it didn’t come out of nowhere.

Those are different sentences. Hope this helps.

 

Also @ShaneHollanderHockeyPlayer Still our guy <3

 

Attached old photo: Shane between Pike and JJ, arms around both, grinning like a menace

 

Mazy @justcanada

A master class on how to politely tell your own team to stfu ft Hayden Pike

 

Shane Hollander #24 @ShaneHollanderHockeyPlayer ✅

Thanks, brother. See you soon?

 

Hayden Pike @ProudPAPAbear35 ✅

YES! Also, tell your husband he’s a dick

 

Ilya Rozanov @rozzy81 ✅

Yes. All 9 inches but why are you asking? I am happily married to your best friend. Are you homewrecker, Pike? What will I tell Jackie during WAG brunch tomorrow?

 

Hayden Pike @ProudPAPAbear35 ✅

Shane. So help me God.

 

Shane Hollander #24 @ShaneHollanderHockeyPlayer ✅

Ilya.

 

Ilya Rozanov @rozzy81 ✅

Sorry, Pike. You are good husband, father and friend.

 

Liam @LiamTalks

WHIPPED.

 

Harrison123 @Harry123

How is the most insane part about Shane ‘pookie’ Hollander taking down a 6’8 CRIMINAL that Ilya Rozanov is a WAG?

 

 

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Hayden Pike @ProudPAPAbear35 ✅

Also

Please stop DMing me fight analysis videos.

I was literally there.

 

 

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JJ rocks @JJBoiziau ✅

I tried to pull Gagnon away twice.

That’s not a metaphor.

 

Kimmy Metro @AngryInQC

WHY ARE YOU DEFENDING HIM???

 

JJ rocks @JJBoiziau ✅

I’m defending reality.

 

Ilya Rozanov @rozzy81 ✅

you and @ProudPAPAbear35 are welcome in ottawa

just saying

 

Hayden Pike @ProudPAPAbear35 ✅

Tempting.

Do you provide emotional support or just threats?

 

Ilya Rozanov @rozzy81

Both.

 

JJ Rules @JJBoiziau ✅

that tracks.

 

 

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SPORTS NET @SportsNetClip ✅

 

Breaking News: Footage of the Gagnon vs Hollander scrimmage

 

Clip attached

 

Zane Bood @Boodram44 ✅

not to say i TOLD you so

but i told you so

 

Wyatt Hayes @Wyathayesgoalie ✅

Shut up you DID NOT

 

kELLY @MapleLeafMuse

CANADA’S GOLDEN BOY SAID “I DON’T FIGHT” AND MEANT “I END CAREERS”

 

Patricia @HollanderHive
the BLOOD
the HAIR
the CONTROL

Christina Yang voice: SOMEONE SEDATE ME

 

Troy Barret Official @TroyBarret ✅

Shane Hollander doesn’t fight

Shane Hollander finishes fights

 

It’s Luca @Haas27 ✅

for legal reasons that was self-defense

for personal reasons that was hot

 

Ilya Rozanov @Rozzy81 ✅

Haas. You are on main.

 

It’s Luca @Haas27 ✅

FUCK.

 

Eddie @EditQueen91

already working on a Shane Hollander fight edit set to classical music.

yes i’m crying.

yes it’ll be up in 20 minutes.

 

Tanner Dillon @DillonSaysNo ✅

Mama captain said “scoreboard over scrimmage”

never said anything about after the scoreboard 😌

 

Maz @HOLLANOVRULES

Excuse me, MAMA CAPTAIN???

 

 

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Yuna Hollander @YunaMomager (Instagram)

 

🎥 Video of tiny Shane in a too-big gi absolutely wrecking a training mat with spinning kicks.

 

Caption: Since everyone is shocked… Here's Shane at age 9. He begged me to post this. 😊

 

Comments:

 

“EXCUSE ME???”

 

“WHY WAS THIS HIDDEN FROM US”

 

“Mrs Hollander please adopt me”

 

@rozzy81: i knew it.

@ShaneHollanderHockeyPlayer: I literally begged you NOT to post this

@Wyathayesgoalie: LMAOOO sent to the group chat lol

 

 

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Miyagi Fang Karate @Miyagidodojo

 

We’ve been getting a lot of messages lately 😅

 

This is a clip of Shane Hollander (black belt, age 14) sparring during advanced class.

Even back then, his control, balance, and timing were exceptional.

 

We’re proud of the man he’s become and wish him well.

 

🥋

 

🎥 Video attached

Shane is demonstrating a flip that turns leg sweep. He does it effortlessly graceful, minimal use of feet and and pure balance.

 

Kato @SenseiKato (replying from personal account)

He was the most gifted student I ever had.

Also the most difficult.

 

AnaTalks @Annietalks

Um, ELABORATE???

 

Kato @SenseiKato

He would execute techniques perfectly

Then realize he hurt his partner

Then start crying.

 

Alana @ Karatequeen

Shane would literally bow, apologize, and then cry on the mat.

 

Liam @ Gamerlife

Sensei would be like “focus”

And Shane would be like “I’m sorry I didn’t mean to”

 

Mimi @Shanehollandervictim

We had to reassure HIM after he hit US.

 

Shane Hollander # 24 @ShaneHollanderHockeyPlayer ✅

Sorry guys.

 

Liam @ Gamerlife

Oh my god it’s pathological

 

Amie @CuteButDeadly

SIR THIS IS KARATE

 

Hollonov4eva @HollanderHive

HE WAS APOLOGIZING????

 

Camie @MapleLeafMuse

the cognitive dissonance of “karate prodigy” and “apologetic crybaby” is lethal

 

Wyatt Hayes @Wyathayesgoalie ✅

This is the best day of my life @Troybarret @Haas27 @Boodram44 @DillonSaysNo @Rozzy81

 

Tanner Dillon @DillonSaysNo

Oh my god hollander was cute

 

Ilya Rozanov @Rozzy81 ✅

He’s married. To me.

 

Tanner Dillon @Dillonsaysno ✅

Jesus we know you psycho

 

• It’s Luca @Haas27  ✅

Petition to release the crying videos [sign here]

 

Troy Barret Official @Troybarret  ✅

LMFAOOOO

 

Shane Hollander # 24 @ShaneHollanderHockeyPlayer

You guys need lives.

 

Kato @SenseiKato

To be clear:

I was very proud of him.

I just wish he had been less apologetic.

 

Shane Hollander #24 @ShaneHollanderHockeyPlayer ✅

Thanks, sensei.

 

Kato @SenseiKato

It’s still true. Give your mother my best.

 

 

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HockeyWatch @wewatchhockey ✅

 

So our own Tammy did an interesting interview today.

 

Clip attached

 

The gist?

 

Tammy: “Mr. Hollander, Gagnon suffered a broken jaw and concussion. Do you think you overreacted?”

 

Shane: holds up bruised knuckles

“I got hurt too!”

 

mAlia @HockeyLawyer

Sir.

SIR.

 

Shane Hollander Defender @CuteButDeadly

HE SAID “I GOT HURT TOO” LIKE A TODDLER WHO FELL AFTER FLIPPING A TABLE

 

Annie @Ottawarules11133

comparing BRUISED KNUCKLES to a BROKEN JAW

and doing it POLITELY

that’s my captain

 

Just Canada Culture Things @CanadianCulture

we regret to inform you that this interview has been added to the National Heritage Minutes

 

Ilya Rozanov @rozzy81 ✅

for the record

his knuckles really do hurt

i kiss them better

 

Harris Dover @TeamPRGuy ✅

Every time you tweet about your husband’s hands

I lose another sponsor.

 

Ilya Rozanov @rozzy81 ✅

Counterpoint

his hands are very good

They can’t give handjob for week now 😢

Is tragedy

Gagnon should apologize 

To me

 

Harris Dover @TeamPRGuy ✅

Ilya.

If you tweet about your husbands hands ONE more time

I will personally take your phone

 

and throw it into the Rideau Canal.

 

 

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Leo @NeutralButCurious

 

not to derail but

since when is shane hollander… hot?

 

Hollanov4eva @HollanderHive

HE WAS ALWAYS HOT

YOU JUST WEREN’T LOOKING CORRECTLY

 

 

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Fallon @OldSchoolHockey

Thought Rozanov was the scary one.

Turns out, Hollander is the quiet final boss.

 

 

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TICK Tack toe @ThirstyOnIce

we spent YEARS calling ilya the sexy russian enforcer

meanwhile shane hollander was a karate sleeper agent???

 

 

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Eddie @EditQueen91

new edit just dropped:

Shane Hollander fight x Yuna’s karate video x Ilya screaming “GO BABY”

you’re welcome.

 

Ilya Rozanov @rozzy81 ✅

i am not thanking you

(i am watching it again)

 

 

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Ilya Rozanov @rozzy81 ✅

 

Yes, I noticed the 8–1.

 

81 is my number.

He passed to me first.

So I also have hat trick to make montreal stupid Voyageurs mad

Then he fought.

 

That is not coincidence.

That is romance.

I am very turned on 

 

His knuckles hurt.

I’m taking care of it.

Do not ask how.

 

That’s my husband.

I am very proud.

 

Goodnight.

Please stop tagging me in fight edits.

(Do not stop. I am lying.)

 

Harris Dover @TeamPRGuy ✅ 

Ilya.

 

I am on my KNEES.

 

You could have said

“proud of my teammate.”

 

You chose

This.

 

“Do not ask how” was NOT necessary.

 

Delete it.

Delete it right now.

 

Sadie @sadinhabs

I came here for hockey

why am I blushing

 

Leo @NeutralButCurious

So he fought AFTER giving his husband a goal??

That’s insane behavior actually

 

Hollanov4eva @HollanderHive

HE SAID “THAT IS ROMANCE”

I AM UNWELL

 

Karen @Welovejesus

This is inappropriate and disgusting

 

• Wendy @Wendyisamommy\

Karen log off

 

Eddie @EditQueen91

“then he fought” is the new romcom third act

 

Telly @CentsForever

PR said “say something normal”

and he said “no ❤️”

 

Wyatt Hayes @Wyathayesgoalie ✅

I miss who I was

before reading this

 

Zane Bood @Boodram44 ✅

Brother I am happy for you

but I did not need the knuckle update

 

It’s Luca @Haas27 ✅

“Do not ask how”

sir this is a hockey app

 

Tanner Dillon @DillonSaysNo ✅

Mama captain would hate this

I love it

but he would hate this

 

JJ Boiziau @JJrocks ✅

 

Ilya I am sitting next to Shane

he has his hoodie over his face

 

Shane Hollander #24 @ShaneHollanderHockeyPlayer ✅

ILYA.

 

Ilya Rozanov @rozzy81 ✅ 

🙂

 

 

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Jeremy the karate boy @ClipAccount

Just a reminder:

Shane Hollander did karate as a kid.

 

The way he pivoted?

The balance?

That wasn’t luck.

Vivi @MartialArtsNerd

That foot sweep was textbook.

You don’t “accidentally” do that on skates.

 

HER @HockeyAndHands

you’re telling me this man chose kindness??? Montreal wtf did you do??

 

 

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Harris Dover @TeamPRGuy ✅

 

I am begging everyone to remember that I am a real human being

with a finite soul

I was expecting something from this match. Ilya starting a fight, team wide brawl

I did not wake up this morning expecting to PR-spin a

karate sleeper agent

 

Please have mercy.

Also, @ShaneHollanderHockeyPlayer pick up your phone.

 

Harris Dover @TeamPRGuy ✅

To be clear:

I have spent three years telling media that Shane Hollander is

“gentle,”

“soft-spoken,”

and “physically incapable of malice.”

 

He BROKE a man’s JAW.

I am tired.

 

Harris Dover @TeamPRGuy ✅

Also no, we did not “hide” his karate background.

 

I asked him once if he’d ever fought before and he said

“No :)”

 

THIS IS A BETRAYAL.

 

Harris Dover @TeamPRGuy ✅

I want it on record that Shane Hollander looked me in the eye once and said

“I don’t fight. I don’t even like yelling.”

 

That man has LIED to my FACE.

 

Shane Hollander #24 @ShaneHollanderHockeyPlayer ✅

I didn’t lie

I just didn’t think it would come up

 

Harris Dover @TeamPRGuy ✅

HOW did you not think it would come up.

 

 

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Ally @HockeyFanRainbows 

Wait.

LIP READING GAGNON RIGHT NOW

“FUNNY HOW WELL HE BEHAVES WHEN IT’S YOUR PASSPORT…TRAINED BITCHES BACK HOME…”

…THIS IS WHAT HE SAID??? 😳😳😳 #HollanderVsGagnon #WHAT

 

VIVI @Vivianday

Pardon my french but FUCKING WHAT 

 

wAttoK @Liamdunba

Racism, homophobia, threats of deportation….

Are we in America?

Oh, wait.

Just hockey cool cool cool

 

Tam @Timmy_Habs4Life

…did he really just say that? I need a minute. No. I need a week. 😭 #HockeyNightmare

 

Hollanda4Eva @HollanderHive

WHAT. THE. FUCK.

You do NOT talk about Ilya like that. You DO NOT. #MessWithTheWrongHusband

 

Tammy @TammyFromHockeyWatch ✅

…okay. I take back everything I thought during the interview

Totally called for reaction. I’m sorry @ShaneHollanderHockeyPlayer

 

Mickey @Macy_CanadianFan

So Shane ignored it for 60 minutes and THEN…holy shit. I am shaking like a leaf.

 

Zane Bood @Boodram44 ✅

I am this close to decking Gagnon myself. Who the hell says that about anyone, let alone Rozzy?!

 

Troy Barret Official @TroyBarret ✅

We protect our own.

Always.

 

Wyatt Hayes @Wyathayesgoalie ✅

There are things you say to win a game

and things you don’t say at all.

That was the second kind.

 

• Luca @Haas27 ✅

You can compete hard and still be a decent human being.

That wasn’t it.

 

Tanner Dillon @DillonSaysNo ✅

Context matters.

 

Chouinard @ChouinardOfficial ✅

No one deserves to be spoken about like that.

Period.

 

Harris Dover @TeamPRGuy ✅

Nvm I forgive you for the extra work Shane. Hit him harder next time. 

 

Troy Barret Official @TroyBarret ✅

MAH MAN

 

 

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Shane Hollander # 24 @ShaneHollanderHockeyPlayer ✅

 

Hi everyone.

 

I know tonight was intense. I want to apologize to anyone disturbed by the violence on the ice. That was never my intention. 

 

And apologies to @Tannerthehulkgagnon for any excessive violence that may have been used. Massive respect for your game. That being said, some choices are made for you when a line is crossed. 

 

I don’t regret my choices. I will do it again if I had to.

 

I also want to say that hockey is emotional, and sometimes things happen fast. I’m grateful everyone is receiving care.

 

Please be kind to one another. ❤️

 

Tanner Dillon @Dillonsaysno

Mama captain said what he said

 

Shane Hollander #24 @ShaneHollanderHockeyPlayer

Please stop calling me that.

 

Hollonov4eva @HollanderHive

“some choices are made for you when a line is crossed”

Boy literally said don’t do it again

 

Her @Leablanca

Is this victim blaming?

 

Rio @Ottawaiscool

MAH FUCKING CAPTAIN

 

 

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Ottawa Centaurs Official @OttawaCentaurs ✅

 

Tonight’s game was intense, and while we are disheartened to see violence occur on the ice, we want to be clear: hockey is a physical sport, but it is never an excuse for cruelty, harassment, or hate speech.

 

We stand behind Shane Hollander, who acted to defend a teammate and uphold respect when lines were crossed verbally and personally. We also condemn any language or behavior aimed at demeaning, threatening, or discriminating against players or fans.

 

The Centaurs are committed to sportsmanship, safety, and respect—for our team, our opponents, and the game itself. Let’s remember why we play, and keep competition fierce but fair. ❤️ #RespectTheGame #TeamFirst #CentaursTogether

 

Dmitry @justanIlyarozzyfanboy

MY TEAM!

 

Wyatt Hayes @Wyathayesgoalie ✅

Shane did what anyone would do if you insulted Rozzy. Fight or no fight, he handled it. Respect.

 

Troy Barret Official @TroyBarret ✅

So proud of this statement. Also proud of Shane. Also… still proud of Shane. Can we make that official?

 

Sadie @sadinhabs

ok but I came for hockey and left with… emotional trauma AND crushes. thx Ottawa 😭

 

Leo @NeutralButCurious

Wait… they’re condemning hate speech AND supporting a feral Shane Hollander? That’s… actually perfect.

 

Hollanov4eva @HollanderHive

OMG MY CAPTAIN IS BOTH A BEAST AND MORALLY RIGHT??? I AM UNWELL. ❤️💀

 

Ilya Rozanov @Rozzy81 ✅

Disheartened? HA. Shane fought a monster on skates and made him regret breath. If anyone say word against my husband tonight, I will personally rearrange face like Gagnon’s. 

 

And yes, he looked fucking perfect doing it. Don’t @ me. ❤️🔥 #MyHusbandMyRules #FeralShane

 

Harris Dover @TeamPRGuy ✅

Shane. Take his phone

Take it now

 

Ottawa Centaurs Official @OttawaCentaurs ✅

We would like to reiterate that Ilya Rozanov's comment was made in JEST and none of our players ever intend on violence. Thank you. Please have mercy on Harris.

 

 

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Harris Dover @TeamPRGuy ✅

Anyway.

The Ottawa Centaurs stand by our statement.

We support Shane Hollander.

We respect the league process.

And I personally am taking a nap under my desk.

 

Ilya Rozanov @rozzy81 ✅

can i say one more thing

 

Harris Dover @TeamPRGuy ✅

NO ❤️