Heated Rivalry Articles and Reactions
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Who Wore it Best: MLH Rivals Edition by Violet_Thistle
Fandoms: Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers Series - Rachel Reid
22 Feb 2026
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Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov are known for their longtime rivalry on the ice. Off the ice, their personalities—and fashion—contrast as well. Rozanov’s monochrome masculine minimalist in sharp relief to Hollander’s fusion of part athleisure, part soft casual.
Their fashion couldn’t be more opposite, which makes it all the more surprising when they are spotted wearing the same pieces. I’ve collected a few of my favorites.
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A notable tabloid publishes this piece comparing how the two rivals’ dichotomous fashion unexpectedly intersects.Now with bonus chapter with Ilya and Shane’s reaction!
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- Part 1 of Heated Rivalry Articles and Reactions
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Who Wore it Best: MLH Boyfriends Edition by Violet_Thistle
Fandoms: Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers Series - Rachel Reid
05 Apr 2026
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Now that their relationship is public, here are several clothing swap moments: from matching outfits to others that are undeniably the same article of clothing. I even threw in some from a few of the other boyfriends of hockey.
OR: A notable tabloid publishes a second piece comparing the shared fashion of Ilya and Shane. This time drawing the correct conclusion that they are, in fact, sharing clothes.
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- Part 2 of Heated Rivalry Articles and Reactions
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Trying to Guess if Shane Hollander is Gay, Straight, or a Homophobe | Gaydar by Violet_Thistle
Fandoms: Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers Series - Rachel Reid
11 Apr 2026
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“Name three lesbian artists.”
“Artists? Like painters?”
Anania chuckles. “Sure if you know any of those off the top of your head.”
Shane looks at her with wide eyes.
“Okay, I meant like, musicians, actors, entertainers.” Anania prompts him.
“Oh,” Shane’s expression remains tinged with uncertainty. “Uh, do athletes count?”
“No, I want to see if you know anything beyond sports.”
“Okay, um…” Shane looks all around as if the answer might appear from around a tree. “Uh….”
“Oh, honey.” Anania shook her head. “The bar is so low.”
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OR: Shane Hollander goes on Gaydar and is interviewed by Anania to see if she can guess if he’s gay, straight, or a homophobe. It goes about as badly as you’d expect.Series
- Part 3 of Heated Rivalry Articles and Reactions
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Ilya Rozanov Tests Anania's Gaydar by Violet_Thistle
Fandoms: Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers Series - Rachel Reid
12 Apr 2026
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“Name three reasons gay people need marriage equality.” Anania prompts.
“Oh, easy.” Ilya says. “So I can marry Canadian man for citizenship.”
“Okay, can you step into my office?” Anania turns around.
“Okay.” Ilya turns around with them.
“So, that’s a reason that some might say the opposition might use against gay marriage equality.”
“They don’t want me as Canadian citizen?”
“Well–”
“I am national treasure. Canadians love me.”
Shane can be heard scoffing from offscreen.
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OR: Ilya Rozanov goes on Gaydar and is interviewed by Anania to see if she can guess if he’s gay, straight, or a homophobe. She’s surprised by how well he’s doing.Series
- Part 4 of Heated Rivalry Articles and Reactions
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Trying to Guess if Cliff Marleau is Gay, Straight, or a Homophobe | Gaydar by Violet_Thistle
Fandoms: Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers Series - Rachel Reid, Game Changers | Heated Rivalry - All Media Types
19 Jun 2026
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“I’m Anania, this is Gaydar, and I’m going to find out if you are gay, straight or a homophobe, what is your name, and what are your pronouns?”
“I’m Cliff Marleau.” Cliff smiles, then remembers the rest of the question. “Oh! Uh…he and him. Oh, and his. He, his, him?"
“Are you asking, or…?” Anania eyes him with confusion.
"No, it’s him, his, he.” Cliff nods his head with each word, saying them carefully.
“Are you trying to get the order right?” Anania purses her lips to hold back a smile.
“Yeah.” Cliff admits.OR: Cliff Marleau goes on Gaydar and has several identity crises.
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- Part 5 of Heated Rivalry Articles and Reactions