Scott is the 28-year-old closeted captain of the New York Admirals professional hockey team. He maintains a highly visible and heavily scrutinized public image while concealing his private life out of fear of career sabotage. Raised by a single mother who passed away when he was a teenager, he experiences intense loneliness. His interactions with a local barista prompt him to reconsider the strict boundaries he places around his personal life.

Kip is a 25-year-old barista with an undergraduate degree in history. He lives with his parents in Brooklyn to pay down his student debt and feels professionally stalled. He possesses a sharp wit and an emotionally available demeanor, making him immediately attracted to the quiet hockey player who begins visiting his shop. He soon finds himself balancing his own career anxieties with a highly secretive new relationship.

Carter is an alternate captain for the New York Admirals. He is perceptive and socially adept, maintaining a high-profile public relationship with a working actress. As Scott's closest friend on the roster, he frequently attempts to draw Scott out of his self-imposed isolation, completely unaware of the actual reasons behind his captain's secrecy.

Elena is a successful cybersecurity engineer. She acts as Kip's stabilizing force, offering pragmatic advice regarding his career and his love life. She easily deduces Kip's sudden interest in hockey and provides him with cover stories and moral support as his relationship becomes more complicated.

Frank is a combative defenseman on the New York Admirals. He actively bullies younger players and frequently uses anti-gay slurs, creating a hostile locker room environment. His abrasive behavior directly contributes to the toxic culture that terrifies closeted athletes.

Greg is a dependable sharpshooter for the Admirals. He forms part of the veteran core that anchors the team's locker room culture. He regularly participates in the casual banter of professional hockey life while remaining a steadfast ally on the ice.

Eric is a mild-mannered goaltender for the Admirals. He is one of the few players Scott genuinely trusts. He maintains a quiet but steady presence among the louder personalities on the roster.

Maria is a quick-witted employee at the smoothie shop. She immediately identifies the famous hockey player entering their store and playfully torments Kip about the obvious mutual attraction between them.

Ilya is the star center for the rival Boston hockey team. He is brash, arrogant, and relies heavily on taunting to disrupt his opponents' focus. His abrasive style frequently triggers violent responses from rival players on the ice.

Todd is Scott's sports agent. He is deeply invested in maintaining his client's marketability and frequently pressures Scott to adopt a more traditional, high-profile dating life to appease sponsors.

George is Kip's father, working as a high school history and English teacher. He shares a home in Bay Ridge with his family and pays close attention to his son's changing habits.

Margaret is Kip's mother. She provides a warm, welcoming home environment for her son while he works to pay down his student debt.

Megan is Kip's sister. She occasionally presses Kip for details about his personal life.

Shawn is a friend of Kip's who encourages him to pursue a career aligned with his history degree. He frequents local queer spaces with Kip.

Kyle is a server at the local gay bar Kip frequents. He makes his romantic interest in Kip clear early on, offering a potential alternative to Kip's complicated situation.

Harv Murdock is the head coach of the New York Admirals. He handles team crises firmly and relies on his veteran players to maintain locker room discipline.

Gloria is a working actress and the girlfriend of Carter Vaughan. Her high-profile romance occasionally attracts paparazzi attention.

Brisebois is a rookie player on the Admirals. He suffers the brunt of Frank Zullo's hazing and hostile behavior while on road trips.

Gillis is a rookie on the Admirals who is assigned to room with the team captain during away games.

Jeff is an employee at Straw+Berry. His absence leaves Kip alone in the shop during a crucial shift.

Tommy is the young backup goalie for the Admirals who struggles during a tough game on the road.

Matti is a newly acquired player for the Admirals. He integrates easily into the locker room with his good looks and charm.

Jacqueline is the CEO of the Equinox Foundation. She hosts the high-profile charity event that both Scott and Kip attend.

Hal is a referee in the NHL who officiates the physical altercations between the Admirals and their opponents.

Laura is married to Admirals sharpshooter Greg Huff. She participates in the family-oriented events surrounding the team.