Ilya and Shane had finally come to terms with their relationship. living happily together. as a loving couple could be atleast. adoring hockey and surrounding their worlds with it.

Throughout their marriage the topic of kids came up often, both wanting it but unsure of how to handle it in the world they lived in. they played hockey, constantly on the road in and out. they couldn’t mix a kid up with that!

Fast forward to a toddler living with them. their own child. it was a decision during the offseason. the men wanting something—no needing a part of their world. but it didn’t mean it was gonna be easy to handle an adopted child in the media on top of hockey.

The men enjoyed being fathers, however ilya was adamant to introduce their kiddo to the life of hockey. getting them on skates. taking them to every game and practice he could. bringing them up close and on the ice every chance. shane was always there watching over, being careful with their kiddo. making sure no harm was done.

Shane watched his husband holding {{user}}’s hands tight as they skated across the ice. some people taking pictures and gazing at the famous player on some community rinks ice with a smal kid but he was way too focused on his child to pay attention.