Hollanov Fics that deserve more love:
These fics all have (at time of posting) under 5k kudos on AO3 but I think they’re fantastic and deserve more love, so please go read, enjoy and as always go give the authors some love in their comments (and up their kudos count!) 😊
your famous golden touch by Anonymous (E, 30.4k)
Current Kudos: 1,854
Tags: Canon Divergence – Major Character Injury, Shane pygmalions Ilya, testing the limits of compartmentalization, wildly exceeding the limits of compartmentalization
“Well, Rozanov can’t afford the rehab he needs to get back to the league,” Shane said. “So I’ll pay for it.” “And—” Ilya began. “And whatever else he needs to get by until he gets himself another contract,” Shane said. As Shane spoke, Ilya largely kept his eyes on the money manager. He’d never gotten to watch someone realize Shane was insane before. The reigning NHL MVP can't cover the costs of his recovery after getting in an off-season car wreck. Shane adds Ilya Rozanov to his investment portfolio.
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the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose by alchemystique (T, 9.5k)
Current Kudos: 3,944
Tags: Yuna POV, Show and book canon fusion, TLG spoilers
There hadn’t been a whole lot of tape, back then, not on a bunch of kids who were likely to get chewed up and spit out by the KHL, but Rozanov was a special case – his agent had clearly known his aim was for North American leagues, and there’d been a few tapes leaked here and there of the fourteen, fifteen, sixteen year old phenom who had more trick plays up his sleeve than Yuna, personally, thought was true hockey. The video of his spin on the Michigan had made the rounds in David’s McGill email chain, and Yuna had tipped her chin up and sworn up and down he’d be a one-trick pony who’d be flat on his ass the first time he tried that shit in the pros. Shane had downloaded the video to his desktop and studied the tape like he did old games of Scott Hunter. Yuna Hollander works through years of memories in attempt to discover when she should have known her son didn't trust her with all of himself.
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Next Time by pouringinsheets (E, 3.7k)
Current Kudos: 2,456
Tags: Alternate Universe – Vampire, Alternate Universe - Monster Hunters, Heated Rivalry era, Enemies to Lovers, Bloodplay, Getting Together, Shameless Smut, Vampire Ilya Rozanov, Monster Hunter Shane Hollander
Ilya Rozanov is 200 years old and Shane is pretty sure he's been the most annoying creature on the planet for at least 175 of them. He needs someone to challenge him, take him down a few pegs. Someone like Shane, the youngest solo monster hunter ever in his guild. But now that Shane has a pissed-off vampire pressing him against the wall, he's not sure this is a great plan -- because his body sure thinks it is.
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put your back into it by cmere (E, 3.2k)
Current Kudos: 715
Tags: Canon Compliant, Future Fic, Fluff and Smut, Soft Dom Ilya Rozanov, Domestic Husbands, Praise Kink, Inappropriate use of exercise equipment
"I have been thinking." Shane lifts his head off the pillow only as much as necessary to turn his face toward Ilya. Ilya continues to trace nonsensical lines and shapes on Shane's bare back, leaving a trail of tingles in his wake. “Hmm?" "I have been thinking. I think I will retire at end of season." Shane and Ilya are turning 40. Things are changing. Shane's not handling it well.
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The Last Boston Year by GlitterCity (T, 15k)
Current Kudos: 2,496
Tags: Fluff, Dumb Hockey Boys, Fluff Without Plot, Established Relationship
“So,” Shane said, after another minute. “Welcome to Montreal.” Ilya just started laughing, his body shaking against Shane’s. “Do not tell me you prepare for all your home games this way,” he said. “I shouldn’t have prepared for any home games this way,” Shane said, glancing at the clock by the bed. He should go, but he couldn’t make himself. There's a year between the ending and the epilogue of Heated Rivalry. This is it.
*(NB: This is a WIP that last updated in 2022 but it’s really good and definitely still worth a read!)
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I Could Love You 'Til All the Polaroids Fade by verbaepulchellae (E, 9.5k)
Current Kudos: 2,851
Tags: Porn with Plot, Topping from the Bottom, Canon Compliant, Domestic Fluff, Post-Book 6: TLG
“If I didn’t know better,” Ilya had drawled, mostly teasing, as Shane pressed adoring, apologetic kisses into his shoulder, after a hard night out a few months back. “I’d think you were embarrassed to be with me. A first for me. I will try not to let it wound my pride.” “You’re pride is fine,” Shane griped out of habit and then had nuzzled closer, held Ilya tighter because he hated that he could make Ilya feel that way. “I’m sorry. I know I do it. It’s hard for me after so long. I love you so much, it scares me shitless sometimes.” Shane's working on letting go of the control that's kept him and Ilya safe for the past ten years. The fact that he's Shane Hollander means that he's got a plan. The fact that he's with Ilya Rozanov means that plan involves fucking him stupid. And for once, Shane's kind of ready to be the one who drives Ilya out of his mind.
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winged cupid painted blind by attackofthezee (noxlunate) (E, 11.6k)
Current Kudos: 3,603
Tags: Valentine's Day, Dom/Sub Undertones, they have never heard of a safeword in their lives though, Domestic Fluff, Established Relationship
"So, an inside date?" "Yes. I googled." "You googled?" Shane sounds skeptical, even though Ilya knows that Shane knows how much Ilya loves a good google search. "Yes. I searched 'HELP how to plan romantic Valentine's Day with secret arch rival hockey player boyfriend when we can't leave his home and also he is very boring.'" "You did not." "Okay," Ilya admits, kissing the curve of Shane's shoulder, "That was not my exact search." Or: Valentine's Day 2018, in an apartment somewhere in Montreal.
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erode all my edges by SUPERTUNAMELT (spraycansoul) (T, 10.4k)
Current Kudos: 844
Tags: Established Relationship, Canon Compliant, Character Study, Domestic Fluff, Ottawa Centaurs Team, Autistic Shane Hollander
Shane Hollander is one of the best hockey players in the world. He has laser focus, incredible coordination, and arguably the softest hands in the league. He's hardworking and passionate and precise, and will not stop at anything until he's happy with his results. He's going to completely ace this pottery class. OR: Shane vs. his idea of perfection, crammed not-so-neatly into one 3-hour session
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the line by stammiviktor (E, 13k)
Current Kudos: 3,180
Tags: Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov, Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov/Svetlana Vetrova, Post-Book 6: TLG, Platonic Intimacy, Threesome (Depends on your definition of 'threesome'), Dom/sub, Exhibitionism, Ottawa Centaurs Team
“He’s never given me any details about your sex life. But he did tell me once that you’d brought out a side of him that he doesn’t share with anyone else,” Svetlana said. “And that I’d never seen him like that before.” “Oh.” Shane caressed the side of Ilya’s throat. He pressed his fingers against the warmth and remembered last night, how the world had both quieted and stretched around them. It made him feel brave. “Would you like to?” OR: Shane breaks his threesome rule. Kind of.
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the first in line by WeeBeastie (E, 3.9k)
Current Kudos: 1,332
Tags: Canon Compliant, Established Relationship, Humor, Shane Hollander & Hayden Pike Friendship, Sappy Ending, Angst and Fluff and Smut
The next day at practice, he was sure everyone could tell. He felt wobbly on his skates, unsteady like he hadn’t been in years. Not since early childhood. “You good?” Hayden asked when they sat down together for a water break. “You seem off.” Shane hoped he hadn’t noticed him wincing. “Yeah, my uh, my back kinda hurts.” It wasn’t entirely a lie: his lower back did feel tight, in addition to everything else. “I think I just slept weird or something. I’ll be fine.” “Go see Dr. Whitaker if you still feel bad tomorrow. Gotta be in good shape by game time, right?” Hayden asked, patting his shoulder affectionately. He looked worried, which made Shane feel fleetingly guilty. “If I do, I’ll go see him, but I’m sure I’ll be fine. I am fine. Promise,” he said, then leaned over so they could knock their helmets together like always. For friendship, for good luck. “Okay,” Hayden said, sounding unconvinced. He played well the next day - better than usual, even. He could feel the lingering ache of Ilya inside him for the entire game. Or: a series of ways and times Ilya left a lasting impression on Shane.
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time in a bottle by sheisraging (E, 8.2k)
Current Kudos: 1,373
Tags: Post-Episode: s01e06 The Cottage (Heated Rivalry), Domestic Fluff, Fluff and Smut, Humor, Slice of Life
Picking up where The Cottage (ep 1.06) left off and spanning the rest of Ilya's stay.
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a clear view by guarddog (theslymoon) (E, 10.4k)
Current Kudos: 2,466
Tags: Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics, Mpreg (Male Pregnancy), Abortion, Shanebortion, Scenting, Getting Together, Knotting, Mating Cycles/In Heat, Mating Bites
Shane made a decision a long time ago: he wants hockey, needs it, and he wants it for as long as he can get it. He's going to play till he can’t anymore, and he’s going to do all the right things so no one can ever argue otherwise. But also: he knows his body well, and he’s worried about an emerging pattern. Or: the Shane abortion fic
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я люблю тебя еще больше by windoq (E, 17.3k)
Current Kudos: 2,249
Tags: Post-Episode: s01e06 The Cottage (Heated Rivalry), Pre-Book 6: TLG, Established Relationship, NHL All-Star Weekend, Musings on Masculinity, Homophobia, part of a series but stands alone
Sharing a locker room with Ilya was… challenging. They’d already agreed that it would be best–for everyone–to avoid being in the showers at the same time. That had been a no-brainer. Ilya and Shane were both entirely too handsy when it came to showers. Even the thought of Ilya standing under the hot spray was enough to make Shane’s mouth water. So, the risk was mitigated. Shane would steer clear of the communal showers until Ilya was done. Easy. Simple. No looking at a wet, naked Ilya in front of his peers. Unfortunately, Ilya was hot no matter his state of dress. He was especially hot, right now, stood in the middle of the room with his Under Armour leggings clinging to his thighs, his shirt rucked up as he scratched his stomach and spoke casually with Carter Vaughn. Standing right in Shane’s line of sight. The asshole. He was probably doing it on purpose. Or: Shane and Ilya attend the All-Stars Weekend for the first time as boyfriends. They're trying their best to keep their secret hidden from their peers whilst also finding time to connect. Set after the cottage during the last year Ilya plays for Boston.
