Yuna: You play in Ottawa?
Ilya: Yes. We would be closer, and with the charity.
Yuna: Mmm, and you have no loyalty to Boston?
Shane: Jesus, Mom!
Yuna: What? They drafted him. You would leave Boston for Shane?
Ilya: Yes.
Yuna: Hmm.
Shane: Mom?
Yuna: Loyalty is important.
Shane: He’s trying to be loyal to me, not Boston.
Yuna: Well…
Shane: My mom cares a little too much about hockey.
Ilya: Now I see where you get it from.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote is taken from the TV series ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 1 Episode 6 (1×06), titled ‘The Cottage’. Based on the Game Changers novels by Rachel Reid, the show is produced and distributed by Crave (HBO).
- TV Series: Heated Rivalry (2025)
- Season: 1
- Episode: 6
- Episode Name: The Cottage
- Production: Crave (HBO)
Why we collected this quote
We included this funny and heroic defense of Ilya’s loyalty. It’s a memorable moment that shows Shane’s parents really care about them as people.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
When Yuna questions Ilya’s loyalty to his team, Shane defends him by saying he’s being loyal to him instead. It shows the difficulty of balancing their careers with their hearts.
Book vs TV Series
In the book Shane realizes what mother was thinking after Ilya said “Yes,” and goes of at her saying “You’re bothered by his lack of loyalty to his team!” The part about being loyal to him, not Boston is show’s original line, which make it even better, making it clear Shane is defending Ilya.
