Ilya Rozanov is one-half of everyone's favorite hockey-playing, covert-texting, and cabin-getawaying couple. While you may already identify as an Ilya, which version of this complex and multifaceted Russian sports star are you most like?
Are you Hockey Captain Ilya, complete with trash talk and gleaming trophies? Or are you Soft Boy Boyfriend Ilya, with ooey gooey sweet nothings and undeniable heart eyes? Click "Start Quiz" to find out!

Questions Overview
- Sprint skating intervals
- Hot yoga
- Jogging
- Weightlifting
- Protein shake
- Oysters
- Ginger ale
- Pasta
- Tuna melt
- Herbal tea
- Arms
- Body
- Smile
- Height
- Eyes
- Driven
- Flirty
- Nervous
- Sensitive
- Sweet
- Serious
- Words of Affirmation
- Physical Touch
- Acts of Service
- Giving Gifts
- Quality Time
- Success and stability
- Passion and excitement
- Protecting the people I care about
- Loving and being loved
- Finding my own identity
- "Never in life have I blushed. Russians do not do this."
- "I have ruined you. No one else will do."
- "What are you dreaming of? A bronze medal?"
- "You are safe here, it is fine."
- "I'm so in love with you, and I don't know what to do about it."
- "I give them everything, but I still feel empty."
- The Stanley Cup
- Locker room
- Loon (aka a Canadian Wolf-Bird)
- Leopard print shirt
- The cottage
- Cross necklace
More Quizzes
Is Heated Rivalry a book series?
Yes, Heated Rivalry (which has been adapted into a TV series of the same name) is the second novel in the "Game Changers" series by Rachel Reid. Each novel in the series focuses on a queer couple in the world of professional ice hockey. The main couple is Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander, who are also the stars of the smash hit television show.
Here's a list of all the novels in the "Game Changers" book series:
- Game Changer by Rachel Reid (2018)
- Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid (2019)
- Tough Guy by Rachel Reid (2020)
- Common Goal by Rachel Reid (2020)
- Role Model by Rachel Reid (2021)
- The Long Game by Rachel Reid (2022)
- Unrivaled by Rachel Reid (expected in September 2026)
Want to learn more?
Explore more of the Heated Rivalry phenomenon at these links:
- https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/28/entertainment/video/heated-rivalry-star-weighs-in-on-shows-blockbuster-viral-success-cnc
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-science-of-fandom/202601/everyones-talking-about-heated-rivalry-heres-why
- https://blog.washcoll.edu/wordpress/theelm/2026/01/heated-rivalry-series-fuels-the-conversation-around-lgbtq-pro-athletes/





