Minh Le

As fellow immigrant boys, they understand each other without lengthy explanations and share hockey, school life, and the experience of adapting to Canada. If Minh is the emotional heart of the series, Willie is the steady foundation beneath him.

What begins as friendship slowly becomes something deeper for Minh. He keeps his feelings hidden, fearing rejection and not wanting to lose the friendship he values so much.

Jack recognizes Minh's potential and pushes him beyond his comfort zone. Their friendship becomes one of the strongest in the series — Jack often acts like the older brother Minh never had.

Minh sees his own struggles reflected in June. Both are newcomers trying to find their place, and they share a quiet bond built on mutual understanding.

Tara teases Minh endlessly — not out of cruelty, but because his reactions are funny. She frequently tries to help him with Shelley, though her matchmaking rarely goes according to plan.

Sloan becomes one of Minh's closest friends at Mackenzie Middle. She admires his creativity, imagination, and optimism, and his enthusiasm often encourages her to step outside her comfort zone. Their friendship reminds them both that genuine connection has nothing to do with wealth or status.

Blake places himself directly between Minh and Shelley, possessing everything Minh lacks — confidence, popularity, and charm. Their conflict drives much of the series.