Ilya Protas scores game-winning shootout goal for Hershey after cheap hit from Phantoms’ Garrett Wilson
Ilya Protas absorbed a cheap shot from Lehigh Valley Phantoms forward, Garrett Wilson, late in the first period, sending the 6-foot-6 centerman…
Ilya Protas scores first AHL goal and notches first career multi-point game in Hershey’s 5-1 win over Springfield
Ilya Protas had a night to remember at Giant Center. The Younger Pro notched his first AHL point in the first period…
Ilya Protas registers first AHL point on Patrick Thomas’s first professional goal
The Hershey Bears saw two of their rookies reach milestones on the same play against the Springfield Thunderbirds, Saturday. Patrick Thomas scored…
Aliaksei Protas went to lunch with Spencer Carbery ahead of the 2024 NHL Draft and his mom asked if the Capitals would pick Ilya Protas
The Washington Capitals doubled up on Protases when they selected Ilya Protas with a third-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Five…
Andrew Cristall to skate on first line, Ilya Protas to center second in their AHL debuts for Hershey Bears
HERSHEY, PA -- Three important Washington Capitals' prospects are making their AHL debuts tonight at Giant Center as the Hershey Bears face…
Highly anticipated AHL debuts for Andrew Cristall and Ilya Protas mark new era for Hershey Bears as franchise turns page from back-to-back Calder Cup championship teams
HERSHEY, PA. -- The Hershey Bears will be a much younger team than in years past when the puck drops on their…
Spencer Carbery on the Capitals sending Andrew Cristall and Ilya Protas to the Hershey Bears: ‘Some time in the American League will be a huge benefit for their long-term development’
The Washington Capitals had to make a few hard decisions on Friday morning. In particular, sending top forward prospects Andrew Cristall and…
Washington Capitals cut six more players from training camp roster, including Andrew Cristall and Ilya Protas
The Washington Capitals made a significant round of cuts to their training camp roster on Friday morning. After losing their first game…
Ilya Protas scored his first professional goal for the Capitals. What would his brother Aliaksei say? ‘Nothing but luck.’
Ilya Protas had a first in the Washington Capitals' 4-3 preseason win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, Tuesday. The younger Pro scored…
Observations from the Capitals’ fourth preseason game, a 4-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets
The Washington Capitals played their final road game of the 2025 preseason against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night. The Caps,…
Observations from the Capitals’ third preseason game, a 3-2 shootout win over the New Jersey Devils
The Washington Capitals traveled to Newark, New Jersey, on Sunday afternoon to play their third preseason game against the Devils. The Caps…
Observations from the Capitals’ preseason game in Hershey, a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers
The Washington Capitals made the quick trip up to Hershey, Pennsylvania to play a preseason game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday…
Strome and Protas brothers take legendary photo together before Capitals preseason game in Hershey
HERSHEY, PA -- The Washington Capitals did something special for their preseason game at Hershey's Giant Center on Thursday. Capitals head coach…
Spencer Carbery plans to play both Protas and Strome brothers during Capitals preseason game in Hershey: ‘I’m a sucker for those stories’
The Washington Capitals' preseason game on Thursday sounds like it's going to be quite the family affair. Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery…
Alex Ovechkin and Protas brothers go wild after Ovi Jr scores goal from his office in youth hockey game
Alex Ovechkin celebrates his teammates' goals as much as his own -- and that also extends to his sons, too. Sunday, Ovi…
Aliaksei Protas on how special it is to be at another Capitals training camp with brother Ilya: ‘We’re just so proud to be here and just enjoy that time together’
The Washington Capitals have once again assembled a duo of giant Belarusian brothers at training camp. Aliaksei Protas and Ilya Protas, who…
Ilya Protas has grown another inch and is now as tall as his brother
Ilya Protas looked taller than his listed 6-foot-5 in Hershey. And indeed, the talented Washington Capitals' prospect has grown more over the…
Ilya Protas did whatever his coach, Aliaksei Protas, told him to do over the summer: ‘You see how he works and you’ve got to work the same way’
ANNAPOLIS, MD -- After a successful debut year in the OHL, Ilya Protas knew he needed a strong offseason of training before…
Washington Capitals announce 2025 Rookie Camp roster highlighted by Ryan Leonard, Andrew Cristall, and Ilya Protas
The Washington Capitals announced a 23-man roster for this year's Rookie Camp on Tuesday afternoon. The camp, taking place in Annapolis, Maryland…
Ilya Protas not included on Windsor Spitfires’ preseason roster
Ilya Protas will spend more time around the Washington Capitals this September after an impressive 2024-25 season in junior. Tuesday, the Windsor…
