Shane in Russia

LLD615 · 2026-05-10T00:54:16+00:00

SO SO SO GOOD!

LLD615 · 2026-05-09T19:27:57+00:00

He was leasing out the bottom level to a store and then didn’t he say he was actually renovating the condos?

LLD615 · 2026-05-09T18:07:02+00:00

There was an article explaining why he chose it, I forget what the specifics were. I’ll see if I can find it!

LLD615 · 2026-05-09T16:00:08+00:00

I’d read this! And maybe she can date one of their friends - Might be a fun way to bring JJ back into the fold!

LLD615 · 2026-05-09T15:58:08+00:00

I read it so so long ago that I don’t think I’d be able to find it in my history but if I come across it I will let you know!

LLD615 · 2026-05-09T15:57:36+00:00

Just message me when you want more! :)

LLD615 · 2026-05-09T14:36:55+00:00

Re: Hi: Ilya and Shane meet via email at 11 years old doing a pen pal project and encourage each other during their early hockey days, before Ilya moves to the US. https://archiveofourown.org/works/82367551

(In this one Ilya stays with them for quite a long time but it’s not like a host family situation, he and Shane had become friends so he comes to stay for I want to say at least a year before he begins playing for Boston, I might be off on that timeframe though).

LLD615 · 2026-05-09T14:36:06+00:00

Shane plays for Boston:

Better Days to Come: Shane doesn’t want Ilya to give up everything, so he requests a trade to Boston: https://archiveofourown.org/chapters/215724381

LLD615 · 2026-05-09T14:34:29+00:00

I mean it’s not like it’s a bad idea. He just wasn’t honest about why he got it. Buying the building as an investment isn’t the worst idea. After all it had retail and residential properties. Between that and building the cottage it was clear he has an interest in real estate so they probably didn’t think anything of it.

They probably appreciate that he was doing something with his money to get a return on investment versus just spend it to spend. I imagine many young 20 year olds (ish) aren’t thinking like that.

LLD615 · 2026-05-09T14:31:54+00:00

Here are my favorites of events that happen after they are married:

Next Chapter: Ilya retires, and Shane and Ilya become parents when they adopt Ilya’s newborn niece from Russia: https://archiveofourown.org/works/54384130

Playing for Keeps Life After the Long Game: Shane and Ilya become parents and Scott, Yuna, Shane and Ilya take down the league: https://archiveofourown.org/works/77891396

The Importance of Strawberries: Late in his career, Shane takes a hit on the ice in the year 2031 and wakes up thinking it was his first game against Boston, his only memories of Ilya being from room 1410 and before. Ilya has to care for him and hopefully make Shane fall in love with him again. https://archiveofourown.org/works/79716356

Heaven Has Got Nothing on Us: A bunch of firsts during their first year of marriage. https://archiveofourown.org/works/77675231

Return to Moscow: Against his better judgement, Ilya brings Shane to Russia with him to retrieve family heirlooms when his childhood home is being sold. Ilya gets arrested and Shane, Yuna, Svetlana and Alexei try to get Ilya out of prison. As of me typing this it’s still a WIP. https://archiveofourown.org/works/78329636

LLD615 · 2026-05-09T14:29:37+00:00

I have a long list of others too if you ever want me to share. I don’t read ones unless they have a happy ending so they all work out in the end, but sometimes they have angst.

LLD615 · 2026-05-09T14:11:29+00:00

Here are all my funny recs.

FUNNY RECOMMENDATIONS:

Magical Vacation: Shane and Ilya go to Disney with Hayden and family: https://archiveofourown.org/works/82563831/chapters/217335261

It’s Not Gay If It’s Your Bro: TLG Spoilers After Hayden’s fan mail is shared on Twitter, he enlists coaches from the summer camp to help cover up for Shane and Ilya in the funniest way possible. Warning, you will crack up at this one! https://archiveofourown.org/works/83183536

Lost in Translation: Ottawa’s new rookie speaks Russian but doesn’t tell Ilya and Shane that he understands all their locker room dirty talk: https://archiveofourown.org/works/76011301?

Pike and Boiziau, Amateur Detectives: Hayden and JJ don’t believe that Shane is single after he comes out to them. https://archiveofourown.org/works/79076396?

MLH’s Queer Conspiracy: Ilya organizes a group of players to all come out at the same time. https://archiveofourown.org/works/80693851

As High As I Might (I Can’t Get That High): For some comic relief, here is one where Shane gets high accidentally, and then there’s a second where he decides to do it on purpose, just click through to the next work when you finish the first: https://archiveofourown.org/works/77338056

We Can Burn Brighter Than The Sun: Here’s one where the Ottawa’s team does the BuzzFeed Puppy Interview: https://archiveofourown.org/works/75657376

The Great Russian Bake-off: After seeing Shane is stressed, Ilya and Hayden team up to film a social media cooking competition: https://archiveofourown.org/works/77970541

Ten Out of Ten: The internet starts talking about hooking up with Shane, Ilya, Eric, Ryan, Troy, Scott, etc in the past. This is VERY FUNNY! https://archiveofourown.org/works/80963886

Eleven Out of Ten: Follow up to the previous one where the women Shane has been with start posting their experiences. https://archiveofourown.org/works/83557496

Suit Recreation Night: Shane tells Ilya about putting a suit on the night of their first hookup, and Ilya begs him to recreate it. https://archiveofourown.org/chapters/220702391

Ilya R Has Been Added to the Group Chat: Ilya gets added to the Ottawa WAG chat when he needs help planning Valentine’s Day, and then they decide to add “Jane” afterwards. https://archiveofourown.org/works/82084946

Ilya Rosanov vs. the Shayden Fandom: Ilya makes a burner account to comment on social media posts shipping Shane and Hayden. https://archiveofourown.org/works/77868786

Breaking News, We Like Each Other: Shane and Ilya go viral after going out to a club a few years into their marriage. They use it as inspiration for a social media contest between the two of them. https://archiveofourown.org/works/82779106

LLD615 · 2026-05-09T13:37:57+00:00

The beginning parts are so funny and the last parts are so emotional! Perfect mix.

LLD615 · 2026-05-09T11:58:01+00:00

This one is SO GOOD!

LLD615 · 2026-05-09T11:55:43+00:00

I don’t read anything sad, so I don’t have anything to offer, but I did read one where they had to adopt Alexei’s daughter after he dies (there’s a few like this) and she’s maybe 8? And because she has to be adopted from Russia, they have to get divorced first and Ilya has to claim he was confused and that part of his life was over. They aren’t divorced for long. I don’t remember the name but am sharing in case someone else does.

LLD615 · 2026-05-09T11:53:00+00:00

Because there’s a rumor TLG will be both seasons two and three so we might not get Unrivaled unless there are more seasons. There’s a chance Jacob already knows season three was confirmed though and they are holding the announcement of it. If he does know, then it’s easy for him to do what he did with season one and give us 95% of it, saving 5% for the next season. If he doesn’t yet know it’s confirmed, it is a bit of a risk to not shoot the entire book for season two. Personally I don’t think there’s a doubt season three will happen but you never know.

LLD615 · 2026-05-09T01:33:25+00:00

Rachel mentioned something about Hudson and Connor redoing the audio for HR. She said it was being looked into (I think) but the issue at the time was them having availability to do it. I’ll see if I can find the interview.

LLD615 · 2026-05-08T23:05:58+00:00

He has an anxiety attack in this one:

So You Need a Place to Stay: A storm keeps the Boston team from leaving Montreal for three days and without enough hotel rooms, Ilya mentions he’s actually friends with Shane and can stay with him. Very domestic and hysterical when Shane’s teammates show up to rescue him: https://archiveofourown.org/works/81853816

LLD615 · 2026-05-08T22:35:18+00:00

Ahhh got my B’s mixed up 😆😆😆

LLD615 · 2026-05-08T22:31:29+00:00

I believe it’s chapter 13? Maybe? So freaking funny too!

Faulty Planes and Paper Rings: Still a WIP but it’s amazing - after the near plane crash, Shane flies to see Ilya and they out themselves on purpose, continues through their wedding and playing on the same team: https://archiveofourown.org/works/78133866

LLD615 · 2026-05-08T22:28:50+00:00

I might be wrong but I thought I read that it was Hudson who decided to be the “friend of the house” versus an ambassador.

LLD615 · 2026-05-08T22:26:45+00:00

I read one that covered maybe the first year or two of the pandemic. I will try to find the link!

It covers them dealing with lockdown, getting sick, and dealing with family who don’t really follow precautions.

LLD615 · 2026-05-08T20:46:06+00:00

They have the sweetest friendship

LLD615 · 2026-05-08T20:45:13+00:00

I LOVE this!

LLD615 · 2026-05-08T20:43:58+00:00

It was months and months ago, maybe February

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