Welcome to Rivalry Reread: A Heated Rivalry Fan Pod! Join AI host Riley as we explore "The Other Side of the Ice: Ilya's Story" - a fan fiction retelling Rachel Reid's beloved Heated Rivalry from Ilya Rozanov's perspective.
Episode 1 covers Chapter One: "Not That I Was Counting" - the iconic 2008 Regina meeting. Discover what Ilya was really thinking during the cigarette scene, the rejected handshake, and the smirk that launched a rivalry.
Perfect for Heated Rivalry fans who love character deep dives!
What We Cover- The Regina meeting from Ilya's eyes
- Why Ilya rejected Shane's handshake
- The language barrier as defensive armor
- "See you at the draft" - the real meaning
- The gold medal ceremony smirk explained
Featured Fan Work"The Other Side of the Ice: Ilya's Story" - Chapter One: "Not That I Was Counting"
Read Chapter One: HERE
Links- Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid: [Buy Link]
DisclaimerFan podcast celebrating Rachel Reid's work. "The Other Side of the Ice" is a transformative fan work, not affiliated with Rachel Reid. This podcast uses AI-generated narration.