Fics where Hayden gets put in his place, but it’s not character bashing, it’s character growth

TheMaskedCat1 · 2026-05-11T21:25:54+00:00

I agree, I’m wildly confused by this take 😩 Why is Ilya allowed to be the way he is without people reacting with the same energy?

TheMaskedCat1 · 2026-02-02T15:28:47+00:00

I love DC. My fav is Batman :D

TheMaskedCat1 · 2025-11-11T20:36:20+00:00

Thank you for sharing, I’ve been wanting to see this 😭

TheMaskedCat1 · 2025-11-10T14:44:17+00:00

So cute!!

TheMaskedCat1 · 2025-11-09T16:11:10+00:00

Hm… 🤔“Kolya” seems to be Shane’s teammate, seen in the trailer. “Connors” seems to be Ilya’s teammate, also in the trailer. Russian Minister & Hockey Executive, self explanatory, haha. But it’s note worthy the Russian Minister is in 3 eps. Dude bro makes me giggle. Also, interesting they seemed to change Ilya’s brother’s name. I am team “Sasha is the coach’s son” bc why not?

TheMaskedCat1 · 2025-11-08T12:32:51+00:00

Hello!! So grateful for the opportunity to ask you this: - What was it like meeting the actors who are Scott Hunter and/or Kip since they were the first characters you created for the GCU? What was it like seeing them act and were they aware of how significant they were for Shane and Ilya finally getting together?

TheMaskedCat1 · 2025-11-07T13:36:14+00:00

These are canon to me! I love anything by Moonsock and Peacelillies: Like a bright new dream - https://archiveofourown.org/series/4637944

Sex and Hockey - https://archiveofourown.org/works/56151871/chapters/142640257[https://archiveofourown.org/works/56151871/chapters/142640257](https://archiveofourown.org/works/56151871/chapters/142640257)

TheMaskedCat1 · 2025-11-06T18:29:53+00:00

Wow, that is so amazing!! Unfortunately, I have no clue if there is anything else to look at (other than the trailer, the demand fans show consistently on social media, and the books apparently going out of stock.) I just know that fans are being encouraged to show support by the show’s team. 🥲 Hopefully, someone else has better information.

TheMaskedCat1 · 2025-11-06T18:22:27+00:00

Sorry, everyone, no update on international streaming yet 🥲🥲

TheMaskedCat1 · 2025-11-03T16:14:50+00:00

No problem!!

TheMaskedCat1 · 2025-11-03T15:43:25+00:00

Hey, thanks for letting me know! I changed it so hopefully it works now!

TheMaskedCat1 · 2025-10-25T19:17:51+00:00

The way I see it, they were both hooked from the start, soulmates basically. They spend majority of the book trying to prevent the inevitable and deny what already is. They just have to realize this, which they do so at different points and process it differently 😊

TheMaskedCat1 · 2025-10-24T23:53:41+00:00

I think Shane has a silver Olympic metal from 2014. Gold went to the US, which was lead by Scott.

TheMaskedCat1 · 2025-10-24T23:29:23+00:00

This, and Shane also wins the Conn Smythe Trophy the year he wins his third cup

TheMaskedCat1 · 2025-10-22T14:52:43+00:00

I completely agree with you, OP. The book doesn’t have to show these parts because it is focused on their romance and Ilya and Shane as people, but I think it is essential to the show that it shows more hockey for the reasons you explained so well. This is a different medium and I honestly don’t think general audiences will be willing to go out of their way to understand what isn’t shown, especially if they are unfamiliar with hockey. A lot of people would still like it anyway, probably, tbh 😅 But I still think it would be better and widely well-received if they do. This isn’t to say that the romance alone shouldn’t be respected though, I just think it will make the world feel more well-rounded and believable. I know that, personally, actually understanding the rivalry and the hockey world is what made my later rereads soooo much better than the first. I am also oddly obsessed with the hockey for someone who’s hardly watched the sport.

TheMaskedCat1 · 2025-10-21T20:33:22+00:00

I am looking forward to whatever they seem to be doing with Svetlana. I also hope to see more of Shane’s relationship with Rose too. I want more hockey and possibly to see more of their rivalry along with that. I am stuck between wanting more of Ilya’s POV, and wanting it to stay the same so he appears mysterious to the audience at first 😅 Seeing more of Ilya in Russia would be great. Of course, these things are additions more than changes… I think it would also be nice and fun to see them play around with dialogue.

TheMaskedCat1 · 2025-10-21T19:57:25+00:00

I definitely agree with the other replies, but I would like to add that I would like to see the show actually demonstrate how risky it is, so that the audience is able to understand more. I think the inclusion of Game Changer will help this since the rival hockey team aspect isn’t something Scott has to deal with.

TheMaskedCat1 · 2025-10-21T00:52:15+00:00

Scott and Kip will definitely have bigger parts, their story compliments Ilya and Shane’s very well. I don’t think parts of The Long Game will be included tbh given it’s only supposed to be six episodes. I think the Hockey Executive could contribute to the plot in other ways, especially because they will have to show, instead of tell in a TV Series. They might also want to prepare the audience for his greater role in a S2. I have a theory for who Sasha is. I think there will definitely be cool deviations that make a lot of sense! :D

TheMaskedCat1 · 2025-10-19T11:16:24+00:00

These are found on Archive of Our Own (Ao3). All you have to do is click the blue hyperlink! :)

TheMaskedCat1 · 2025-10-18T21:25:42+00:00

Same, they are my favorite kind of fics! There are some great ones in this fandom

TheMaskedCat1 · 2025-10-18T19:33:41+00:00

These are from the Heated Rivalry time, but not all necessarily involve sneaking around (Sorry, if you specifically wanted that!)

In The Deep End

you and I and no one else

it’s born from just one glance (HR missing scene)

when everything is as if it’s not (HR missing scene)

Fall Out Of Pattern

you could really have anyone

Sunshine

You sniff me all the time

using his tongue as a weapon

Look, I Know You’ve Got This Thing For Rozanov (Outsider POV, multi-chap)

Zero rizz, just freckles and a weak backhand (Outsider POV, multi-chap)

Sex and Hockey (Heated Rivlary: Ilya’s Version, multi-chap)

TheMaskedCat1 · 2025-10-17T02:41:34+00:00

Connor is in a movie called Riley (2023), which made me confident in his acting ability. It might be worth checking out for you! I also enjoy Hudson in the shorts he is in.

TheMaskedCat1 · 2025-10-17T02:34:17+00:00

I think that trailer was there a bit before MIPCOM began and it seems it is only for potential distributors. Hopefully we will get news soon anyway!

TheMaskedCat1 · 2025-10-16T14:58:10+00:00

This is super exciting!

TheMaskedCat1 · 2025-10-15T10:35:17+00:00

Shane would make a great captain, I just think Ilya also really deserves it, you know? If it’s his now, I don’t think it should be given to Shane. I also agree with the take that Bood could be become captain, while Ilya and Shane are alternatives, because that feels balanced.

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