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!

1. The Regina meeting from Ilya's eyes
2. Why Ilya rejected Shane's handshake
3. The language barrier as defensive armor
4. "See you at the draft" - the real meaning
5. The gold medal ceremony smirk explained

"The Other Side of the Ice: Ilya's Story" - Chapter One: "Not That I Was Counting"

Read Chapter One: HERE

1. Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid: [Buy Link]

Fan 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.