Category: Ilya Protas
Washington Capitals make 20 cuts to Training Camp roster
Columbus Blue JackThe Washington Capitals made a second round of cuts to their Training Camp roster on Sunday, trimming 20 players with less than two weeks to go before Opening Night. 14 players have been sent directly to the Hershey Bears, five will report to Hershey if they clear waivers, and one, Ilya Protas, will...
Read moreBrothers Ilya and Aliaksei Protas to play together in Capitals’ second preseason game: ‘It’s something we couldn’t even dream of’
Boston BruinsARLINGTON, VA — For the Washington Capitals, Tuesday night’s tilt against the Boston Bruins will be a family affair. Brothers Aliaksei and Ilya Protas will both suit up for the team’s second preseason contest, hitting the ice as teammates for the first time in their hockey career. Thanks to their fi...
Read moreCapitals defense prospect Cam Allen scores highlight-reel goal in preseason
Guelph StormJust like fellow Washington Capitals prospect Ilya Protas, defenseman Cam Allen is off to a hot start in the preseason. Now in his fourth year with the OHL’s Guelph Storm, Allen has notched four points (2g, 2a) in his first three preseason games. The 19-year-old added a highlight-reel goal Saturday...
Read moreIlya Protas scores hat trick in first appearance for Windsor Spitfires
Cole DavisIlya Protas made a big impression in his first appearance with the Windsor Spitfires — the junior hockey team he will play for this season. Protas scored a hat trick in the Spitfires’ OHL preseason opener, a 6-3 victory over the Sarnia Sting. The 18-year-old forward scored a goal in every period and...
Read moreIlya Protas signs OHL development deal with Windsor Spitfires
Aliaksei ProtasIlya Protas has his home for next season. The 17-year-old, who turns 18 on Thursday, will play for the Windsor Spitfires after inking an OHL scholarship and development agreement with the club. “It feels amazing, it is an honour to sign with such a great organization.” Protas, the younger brother of...
Read moreIlya Protas signs three year, entry-level contract with Washington Capitals
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals signed Ilya Protas to a three year, entry-level contract after the completion of Development Camp, Saturday. The news was first announced by Ilya’s agency, Gold Star Sports Management Group, which also represents his older brother Aliaksei Protas. The Capitals confirmed the s...
Read moreCapitals Sign Ilya Protas
TwitterThe Washington Capitals have signed 2024 third-round pick Ilya Protas to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Read moreCapitals prospect Ilya Protas selected third overall in 2024 CHL Import Draft
Petr SikoraThe CHL Import Draft was held on Wednesday, and two Washington Capitals picks from the 2024 NHL Draft have new potential homes in junior hockey for the 2024-25 season. Ilya Protas, the younger brother of Aliaksei Protas, was selected third overall by the Windsor Spitfires while Petr Sikora was taken...
Read moreAliaksei Protas was thrilled the Capitals selected his little brother Ilya at the 2024 NHL Draft: ‘It’s an unbelievable feeling’
Ilya ProtasThe Washington Capitals don’t just have one Protas. Now, they have two. On Day 2 of the 2024 NHL Draft Saturday, the Capitals traded up in the third round to select Ilya Protas, the 17-year-old younger brother of Aliaksei Protas. Aliaksei and his wife Tatsiana were sitting right beside Ilya at Vegas...
Read moreCapitals trade up to select Ilya Protas, Aliaksei’s little brother, in third round of 2024 NHL Draft
Des Moines BuccaneersThe Washington Capitals traded up in the third round of the 2024 NHL Draft to select Ilya Protas, the little brother of current Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas, with the 75th overall selection. Protas is a Belorussian left wing who played his draft-year hockey with the USHL’s Des Moines Buccaneers....
Read moreAliaksei Protas and his 2024 draft eligible brother Ilya Protas practice with Belarusian Extraliga team
Washington CapitalsAliaksei Protas returned to his native Belarus for the offseason last week and the big forward is already back on the ice. Protas made an appearance at the Khimik-SKA Novopolotsk’s training session on Wednesday — a Belarusian Extraliga team. Protas donned his red Washington Capitals practice jersey...
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