Rating:

Teen And Up Audiences

Archive Warning:

No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories:

Gen, M/M

Fandom:

Heated Rivalry (TV)

Relationships:

Scott Hunter & Ilya Rozanov, Kip Grady & Ilya Rozanov, Yuna Hollander & Ilya Rozanov, Ottawa Centaurs Team Ensemble & Ilya Rozanov

Characters:

Ilya Rozanov, Scott Hunter (Game Changers), Kip Grady, Yuna Hollander

Additional Tags:

Social Media, Chatting & Messaging, Twitter, Humor, Minor Kip Grady/Scott Hunter, Minor Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Established Relationship, Secret Relationship, Coming Out

Language:

English

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ICE OUT HR 2026

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Published: 2026-03-04 Words: 3,619 Chapters: 2/2

Ilya Rozanov, twitter, and the art of making friends

Summary

Ilya Rozanov becomes friends with Kip and Scott via Twitter. Things go a little differently...

 

Social media/texting-style fic

Notes

Edit: sorry guys apparently the last image was AI gen so I replaced it with a different one from the show. My bad! It's hard to tell these days.

Works best with the workskin turned on. I have no idea if it will work without :)

Set after The Cottage.

This story is a part of ICE OUT Event.
You can read all the info about it here. Even though the event is closed, you can still do some good.

Thank you hailstormtsunami for your generocity.

Handles:
@realScottHunter – Scott Hunter
@Rozanov81 – Ilya Rozanov
@blueberry_banana – Kip Grady
@MrsHollander – Yuna Hollander
@ShaneHollander – Shane Hollander
@TBarrett_17 – Troy Barrett
@OttawaCentaurs – Centraurs' PR team
@TheIrinaFoundation – The Foundation's account

Messages:
The Better Hollander - Yuna Hollander
Kip (Hunter's BF) - Kip Grady
Dinosaur - Scott Hunter

First time doing socmed fic :D

 

Content warnings:
A few instances of swearing
Brief period-typical homophobia

Chapter 1

Chapter Notes

The second chapter is plain text if you have trouble reading with the work skin.

The Better Hollander

Today, 8:21 PM

Yuna

Hi, Ilya.

Ilya

Hello Mrs Hollander

Yuna

I thought I told you to call me Yuna

Ilya

I have to remind Shane who is superior Hollander.

Yuna

Haha flattery will get you nowhere, young man.

But go on.

Ilya

))

Yuna

When will you be next in town?

Ilya

Beginning of January, probably.

Why?

Yuna

Would you like to go shopping with me for Shane’s birthday gift? I would take David, but last time we went together, we ended up with two packs of boxers and a bunch of linen shirts. This year, since we have you, I thought maybe you’ll know a little better what Shane would want to get.

Ilya

Shane likes his boring shirts

But is no problem

Yuna

Great 😊 I’ll call you later

Ilya

Okay ))

Yuna

😊

The Better Hollander

Today, 3:21 PM

Ilya

Can you tell Shane was a joke?

Yuna

I think I told you what would happen if you break his heart, Ilya…

Ilya

Please!

Will do anything.

Yuna

Anything?

Ilya

Yes.

Just have him call me?

Yuna

Then accompany David to a Bingo Night tomorrow 😊

Ilya

But.

is boring!

And you like bingo. Why not come with him?

Yuna

I have plans 😊

Ilya

What plans?

...

okay

Yuna

Great. Shane is at practice, he’ll probably answer your texts in an hour.

Ilya

...

scary

Yuna

What was that?

Ilya

Thank you, Yuna

Yuna

And this is why you're my favourite.

Unknown number

Today, 8:32 AM

Unknown number

Hello Ilya!

Ilya

who’s this

Unknown number

It’s Kip, we exchanged a few messages on twitter? I just wanted to thank you for your support, the media has been really hard on Scott so any bit of help is appreciated.

Kip (Hunter's BF)

Today, 8:48 AM

Ilya

don’t know any kip

...

I lie. I know who you are

The old man’s boyfriend, no?

Kip

He’s not old!

Ilya

Ancient.

How did you get this number?

Kip

I have my ways 😊

Ilya

Okay.

...

You’re welcome.

Dinosaur

Today, 6:09 PM

Scott Hunter

Hey, while I appreciate the sentiment, people might get the wrong idea about you if you keep it up, just a heads up.

Ilya

Okay.

Old man.

Scott Hunter

Whatever.

…

Just… be careful, okay? If they think you’re gay, they will not go easy on you.

Ilya

I know. And I’m not.

Scott Hunter

I know you’re not gay, Rozanov.

But we need allies not to get strampled to death by homophobic fans.

Ilya

I like girls, yes.

Scott Hunter

Congratulations???

Ilya

But not just girls.

Scott Hunter

What-

Oh.

Ooooh.

Ilya

As slow as you are on ice. Is surprise you have such a nice man.

Scott Hunter

For the love of-

Stop trying to take my boyfriend from me!

Ilya

))

Scott Hunter

...

And thank you for telling me.

Chapter 2: Plain text

Chapter Summary

The same story, just without the formatting.

@Rozanov81: They literally kissed after he won the Stanley Cup, I don’t think they’re ‘friends’. Do better.

2:00 PM · Oct 6, 2017

@freshhockey17: Breaking: Admiral’s Scott Hunter spotted at the mall holding hands with his friend. See the gallery here.

8:00 AM · Oct 5

               ↳@blueberry_banana: We’re boyfriends😊 Thank you for your support, Ilya! Hope your game goes well tonight.

               ↳@realScottHunter: Kip, we’re playing against each other…

               ↳@Rozanov81: Thanks. @realScottHunter hope you show up tonight ))

               ↳@realScottHunter: Rozanov…

@blueberry_banana: My boyfriend @realScottHunter scored two goals! Very good game tonight!!! Soooo proud of him!

8:00 PM · Oct 6, 2017

               ↳@realScottHunter: Thanks, babe

               ↳@Rozanov81:Still a loser tho.

               ↳@blueberry_banana: You did well as well 😊But I’m forever an Admirals fan.

               ↳@Rozanov81:If you get bored of the dinosaur, Boston is a fun city ))

               ↳@realScottHunter: ROZANOV!!!

@HEntertainment: Watch an exclusive interview with Boston’s Ilya Rozanov talking about his future in hockey, the Irina Foundation and more! Link here.

9:30 AM · Oct 28, 2017

               ↳@MrsHollander: Very proud of my boy.

               ↳@hockeyIZdaBEST: Is… that a bi flag behind him on the wall??? Or am I seeing things? @Rozanov81 ???

               ↳@rando-01: Is thAT YUNA HOLLANDER in the replies??? WhY IS SHE HERE>>

              ↳@flowers_galore: @rando-01 For her son, obviously

               ↳@MrsHollander: One of them, yes.          

               ↳@flowers_galore: WTF???

               ↳@JasonKeppler01: Is no one gonna mention how he has no team loyalty? I knew there was a reason I didn’t like him… Welp, I guess I won’t be watching Centaurs in the next season.

               ↳@ShaneHollander: I appreciate the shoutout, Ilya!

               ↳@Rozanov81: )))

The Better Hollander
Today, 8:21 PM

The Better Hollander: Hi, Ilya.

               Me: Hello Mrs Hollander

The Better Hollander: I thought I told you to call me Yuna

               Me: I have to remind Shane who is superior Hollander.

The Better Hollander: Haha flattery will get you nowhere, young man.

The Better Hollander: But go on.

               Me: ))

The Better Hollander: When will you be next in town?

               Me: Beginning of January, probably.

               Me: Why?

The Better Hollander: Would you like to go shopping with me for Shane’s birthday gift? I would take David, but last time we went together, we ended up with two packs of boxers and a bunch of linen shirts. This year, since we have you, I thought maybe you’ll know a little better what Shane would want to get.

               Me: Shane likes his boring shirts

               Me: But is no problem

The Better Hollander: Great 😊 I’ll call you later

              Me: Okay ))

The Better Hollander: 😊

@MrsHollander: Can’t wait for my boys to come home for the Summer, it’s been so long since I beat them at cards.

3:28 PM · Dec 11, 2017

               ↳@rando-01:Why did no one tell me Hollander has a brother??? I need to update the wiki…

               ↳@Rozanov81: I practiced with the team, you don’t stand chance

               ↳@TBarrett_17: I thought it was a weird bonding exercise! I lost 20 dollars… You said it was your first time playing!!!

               ↳@Rozanov81: You’re weak man

               ↳@TBarrett_17: I want a new captain.

@OttawaCentaurs: You sent us your questions and we asked them. Watch a video with Centaur’s own Ilya Rozanov! - H

10:00 AM · Jan 1, 2018

               ↳@Rozanov81: Your questions were shit, think of something better next time

               ↳@OttawaCentaurs: Ilya, this is our public profile, I WILL take away your social media privileges.

               ↳@blueberry_banana: @realScottHunter !

               ↳@Rozanov81: Hello @blueberry_banana grew tired of the old man yet?

               ↳@blueberry_banana: Haha not a chance :P

               ↳@realScottHunter: ROZANOV STOP TRYING TO MAKE HIM LEAVE ME!!!! (thanks for the kind words though)

               ↳@Rozanov81: No.

               ↳@ShaneHollander: o.0

               ↳@Rozanov81: Is just jokes @ShaneHollander

@Rozanov81: @ShaneHollander please answer my text

2:00 PM · Jan 7, 2018

               ↳@Rozanov81: @ShaneHollander

               ↳@Rozanov81: @ShaneHollander

               ↳@Rozanov81: @ShaneHollander

               ↳@TBarrett_17: Are you good, man???

               ↳@ShaneHollander: He got what he deserved.

The Better Hollander
Today, 3:21 PM

Me: Can you tell Shane was a joke?

The Better Hollander: I think I told you what would happen if you break his heart, Ilya…

               Me: Please!

               Me: Will do anything.

The Better Hollander: Anything?

               Me: Yes.

The Better Hollander: Then accompany David to a Bingo Night tomorrow 😊

               Me: But

Me: is boring!

Me: And you like bingo. Why not come with him?

The Better Hollander: I have plans 😊

               Me: What plans?

Me: …

               Me: Fine.

The Better Hollander: Great. Shane is at practice, he’ll probably answer your texts in an hour.

               Me: …Scary

The Better Hollander: What was that?

               Me: Thank you, Yuna.

The Better Hollander: And this is why you're my favourite.

@Rozanov81: (A black-and-white picture of Ilya and Yuna, smiling)
Great day with Ma.

5:00 PM · Jan 24, 2018

               ↳@MrsHollander: :)))

Unknown number
Today, 8:32 AM

Unknown number: Hello Ilya!

 Me: who’s this

Unknown number: It’s Kip, we exchanged a few messages on twitter? I just wanted to thank you for your support, the media has been really hard on Scott so any bit of help is appreciated.

Kip (Hunter's BF)
Today, 8:48 AM

              Me: don’t know any kip

               Me: I lie. I know who you are

               Me: The old man’s boyfriend, no?

Kip (Hunter's BF): He’s not old!

               Me: Ancient.

               Me: How did you get this number?

Kip (Hunter's BF): I have my ways 😊

               Me: Okay.

              Me: …

               Me: You’re welcome.

 @realScottHunter: We may play for different spirits, but Ilya’s support is highly appreciated. Queer athletes face challenges every day, especially in sports like hockey. Here’s how you can help us – a thread 1/?

5:00 PM · Feb 10, 2018

@OttawaCentaurs: You sent us your questions and we asked them. Watch a video with Centaur’s own Ilya Rozanov! - H

Jan 1, 2018

               ↳@Rozanov81: Will you play better if I do it more often?

               ↳@realScottHunter: I regret everything.

               ↳@MrsHollander: A great thread, Mr Hunter. Will check out some of the organisations you’ve mentioned. Together we can make a difference.

               ↳@ShaneHollander: @MrsHollander don’t talk to my rivals!

@Rozanov81: Important update from the Foundation:

12:00 PM · Apr 7, 2018

@TheIrinaFoundation: Irina foundation stands with the LGBTQ+ players and youth. We will not stand idly while many of us are silenced and cast aside.
Read our full statement here: tinyurl.com/000081
Apr 7, 2018

               ↳@TBarrett_17: Well said!

               ↳@MrsHollander: I’m so proud of you! See you at lunch!

               ↳@flowers_galore: Does Hollander’s mom know how to use Twitter?

               ↳@Rozanov81: @flowers_galore Better than you do ))

               ↳@realScottHunter: Thank you for your support, Ilya.

               ↳@blueberry_banana: @Rozanov81 Are you still coming to the party this Sunday?

               ↳@realScottHunter: @blueberry_banana WTF KIP???

               ↳@Rozanov81: @blueberry_banana can I bring +1?

               ↳@blueberry_banana: @Rozanov81 Of course 😊

               ↳@Rozanov81: @blueberry_banana then yes.

Dinosaur
Today, 6:09 PM

Dinosaur: Hey, while I appreciate the sentiment, people might get the wrong idea about you if you keep it up, just a heads up.

               Me: Okay.

               Me: Old man.

Dinosaur: Whatever.

Dinosaur: …

Dinosaur: Just… be careful, okay? If they think you’re gay, they will not go easy on you.

              Me: I know. And I’m not.

Dinosaur: I know you’re not gay, Rozanov.

               Me: I like girls, yes.

Dinosaur: Congratulations???

               Me: But not just girls.

Dinosaur: What-

Dinosaur: Oh.

Dinosaur: Ooooh.

               Me: As slow as you are on ice. Is surprise you have such a nice man.

Dinosaur: For the love of-

Dinosaur: Stop trying to take my boyfriend from me!

               Me: ))

Dinosaur: …

Dinosaur: And thank you for telling me.

@freshhockey17: Breaking News: Admiral’s Scott Hunter and Centaurs’ Ilya Rozanov spotted at a bar yesterday evening. The two were seen conversing throughout the evening, and looked to be in high spirits. ‘They seemed very friendly, if you know what I mean’ one source says. Is it the beginning of the end for Hunter’s relationship? Read more here.

8:00 AM · Apr 16, 2018

               ↳@Rozanov81: Kip is a nice man also. We had a great night together, they are both very good looking.

               ↳@realScottHunter: @Rozanov81 …please don’t.

               ↳@blueberry_banana: @Rozanov81 Can’t wait for the repeat next month!

               ↳@hockeyIZdaBEST: ROZANOV???

@Rozanov81: (a blurry photo of Shane and Ilya kissing)
Happy birthday @ShaneHollander ))

12:00 PM · May 10, 2018

               ↳@MrsHollander: Glad to have you in the family, Ilya!

               ↳@TBarrett_17: I KNEW IT @HaasTheRight you owe me 20$!!!

               ↳@ShaneHollander: <3

               ↳@OttawaCentaurs: We’re proud of our captain, Ilya Rozanov! -H

               ↳@blueberry_banana: Congratulations! You both look great😊 Scott will be very happy when he hears about this.

               ↳@Rozanov81: @realScottHunter old man

               ↳@realScottHunter: @Rozanov81 I’ll let it slide this once, because I’m happy for you, Rozanov. @ShaneHollander @Rozanov81 Call me if you need anything.