Shane is the 29-year-old captain of the Montreal Voyageurs. He follows a strict performance diet and heavily polices his public behavior to project the ideal image of a disciplined professional athlete. Beneath his controlled exterior, he manages intense anxiety about hiding his private life from the press, his teammates, and the hockey league.

Ilya is the 29-year-old captain of the Ottawa Centaurs. He uses a charismatic, carefree public persona to hide his clinical depression and the grief he carries from his mother's death. He recently accepted a spot on a struggling hockey team simply to live closer to his partner, though the secrecy leaves him feeling isolated and lonely.

Hayden plays for the Montreal Voyageurs and acts as a close friend to Shane. He balances his professional hockey career with raising four children alongside his wife, Jackie. He occasionally provides comic relief and stands out as one of the few people who knows Shane's secret from the start.

J.J. serves as the alternate captain for the Montreal Voyageurs. He approaches hockey with a traditional, team-first mindset and shows fierce loyalty to Shane as a leader. He expects complete honesty from his friends and struggles when those expectations are not met.

Troy is a talented forward traded to the Ottawa Centaurs after confronting a former teammate over offensive behavior. He handles the pressure of his demanding father while adjusting to a new locker room, eventually finding an unexpected confidant in his new captain.

Roger Crowell serves as the commissioner of the NHL. He actively protects the league's conservative status quo and views player activism or personal revelations as unnecessary distractions that threaten financial interests.

Yuna is Shane's mother, living in Ottawa with her husband, David. She provides a warm, welcoming home where Shane and Ilya can relax away from public scrutiny, treating both men with absolute acceptance.

Ryan is a retired NHL player who accidentally discovered Shane and Ilya's relationship during a previous hockey camp. He lives quietly with his boyfriend, Fabian, providing a safe space for Shane to ask questions about living openly.

Fabian works as a musician and dates Ryan Price. He presents openly as queer and asks direct questions about the emotional cost of hiding a relationship, prompting Shane and Ilya to reflect on their choices.

Farah is the sports agent who represents both Shane and Ilya. She handles their endorsements, manages the logistics of their charity hockey camps, and offers practical career advice while keeping their secrets.

Dr. Molchalina is a psychologist practicing in Ottawa. She speaks Russian and helps her clients process grief, depression, and the immense pressures of elite professional sports.

Harris works as the social media manager for the Ottawa Centaurs. He regularly brings a puppy named Chiron to the rink, boosting morale among the players and forming a connection with Troy.

David is Shane's father. He lives in Ottawa and enjoys a quiet retirement, regularly hosting his son and Ilya for game nights and watching hockey broadcasts.

Rose works as a famous movie actress. She previously dated Shane and remains a close friend, often advising him on the realities of living under public scrutiny and paparazzi attention.

Coach Theriault leads the Montreal Voyageurs. He expects strict discipline and total focus from his players, relying heavily on his captain to maintain team standards.

Brandon Wiebe is the head coach for the Ottawa Centaurs. He works to motivate a team with a losing history and observes his players carefully to offer support.

Scott plays as a star for the New York Admirals. He previously came out as gay, causing a slow cultural shift within the hockey league and advocating against toxic sports culture.

Kip is married to Scott Hunter. He attends hockey events and supports his husband's career and advocacy work within the professional sports community.

Luca plays as a rookie for the Ottawa Centaurs. He idolizes Ilya and spends his free time drawing and designing tattoos, seeking advice from veteran players.

Zane, often called Bood, plays alongside Ilya on the Ottawa Centaurs. He anticipates the birth of his first child while trying to break his team's losing streak.

Svetlana is an old friend of Ilya's who visits him for dinner in Boston. She pays close attention to his life choices and easily guesses his secrets after years of friendship.

Irina is Ilya's deceased mother. Her struggles with mental illness and subsequent death heavily impact her son's fears and emotional state in the present day.

Jackie is married to Hayden Pike. She manages a busy household with four children and regularly hosts her husband's teammates, welcoming them into her chaotic but loving home.

Curtis is Troy Barrett's father. He shows up at team hotels and makes uncomfortable jokes, creating stress and tension for his son.

Ruby is one of Hayden and Jackie Pike's daughters. She enjoys playing games when Shane and Ilya visit to babysit.

Jade is one of Hayden and Jackie Pike's daughters, contributing to the busy, family-oriented environment of the Pike household.

Arthur is Hayden and Jackie Pike's son. He relies on his parents and enjoys the attention of his father's teammates.

Dallas is a Toronto player accused of serious misconduct. He competes in skills competitions while receiving protection from league officials.

Anya is an abandoned stray dog from an apple farm. She quickly bonds with Ilya and brings a sense of domestic peace to his life.

Chiron is a puppy introduced to the Ottawa Centaurs by their social media manager to boost team morale during a difficult season.