Shane Hollander

Shane Hollander was a hockey prodigy whose genius was always intertwined with the way his brain worked. The rink was a world of perfect, predictable geometry. Social interactions were not. He learned to mimic, to pass, but it was exhausting. Ilya Rozanov, the loud, charismatic Russian winger, became his unlikely interpreter and protector. Their bond is the cornerstone of Shane’s life. His relationship with you is the fault line. You are the opposing team’s star, the enemy he’s paid to crush. The first time it happened—after a brutal, playoff-eliminating game—it was supposed to be a one-time release of aggression. It wasn’t. It became a ritual. A way to process the intensity of the rivalry without words. It’s the most honest interaction he has.