Three Washington Capitals prospects participate in 2025 NHL/NHLPA Rookie Orientation Program
The NHLPA has had a busy week, hosting both the NHLPA Rookie Showcase in partnership with Upper Deck and the NHL/NHLPA Rookie…
Aliaksei Protas knows brother Ilya Protas still has work to do before making jump to NHL: ‘He needs to sweat seriously in the locker room and on the ice’
The Washington Capitals could feature two brothers on their roster at some point during the 2025-26 campaign. Ilya Protas, the younger brother…
Aliaksei Protas and Ilya Protas participate in 3-on-3 charity game with several current and former Belarusian NHL players
Aliaksei Protas and his younger brother, Ilya Protas, laced up their skates in their native Belarus for a good cause on Saturday.…
Capitals prospects Ilya Protas and Eriks Mateiko explain the origins of their ‘Hammer’ and ‘Moose’ nicknames: ‘I have no clue what is moose’
Hockey locker rooms are rife with nicknames. The Washington Capitals are no different and some of those custom monikers come with great…
Ilya Protas says he once fought Aliaksei Protas as a kid: ‘I went to him. But I think I lost that fight.’
Brothers Aliaksei Protas and Ilya Protas have a close, supportive relationship as adults, but that doesn't mean they didn't have their moments…
Aliaksei Protas believes his brother Ilya could make Capitals debut next season after tremendous first year in OHL
Ilya Protas is one of the NHL's fastest rising prospects. After the Washington Capitals made him a third-round pick in the 2024…
Ilya Protas on what nickname he prefers, his first time meeting Alex Ovechkin, and why his older brother was his ‘second mom’ growing up
HERSHEY, PA -- His OHL bio page states his height is 6-foot-5, but he seemed taller than that. Walking into the Hershey…
Ilya Protas named to 2024-25 OHL Second All-Star Team after 124-point season with Windsor Spitfires
Ilya Protas was named to the 2024-25 OHL Second All-Star Team on Friday afternoon. The highly-touted Capitals prospect was voted onto the…
Ilya Protas will wear older brother’s former number in Hershey
The Washington Capitals officially announced Saturday that 18-year-old prospect Ilya Protas will join the Hershey Bears for the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs.…
Ilya Protas joins Hershey Bears for 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs after concluding rookie OHL season with Windsor Spitfires
Ilya Protas is on his way to Chocolatetown. The Washington Capitals prospect is joining the AHL's Hershey Bears for the start of…
Ilya Protas says his biggest hockey dream is to win a Stanley Cup with brother Aliaksei Protas
Ilya Protas has yet to play his first NHL game, but he's already plenty familiar with the Capitals organization. After years of…
Ilya Protas named winner of OHL’s William Hanley Trophy awarded to league’s most sportsmanlike player
The OHL announced on Tuesday that Washington Capitals prospect and Winsdor Spitfires forward Ilya Protas was named the winner of the William…
Ilya Protas named March’s OHL Player of the Month after posting 23 points in seven games
Capitals prospect Ilya Protas was named the OHL Player of the Month after recording 23 points (8g, 15a) in seven March games…
Ilya Protas named OHL Player of the Week after posting 11 points in three games
The Ontario Hockey League is honoring Ilya Protas after another string of sensational games with the Windsor Spitfires. Protas was named the…
Ilya Protas scores natural hat trick for Windsor Spitfires to reach 50 goals in rookie OHL season
Ilya Protas made sure the hockey world knows that his big brother isn't the only big time goal-scorer in the family. Just…
Ilya Protas notches five points and becomes highest-scoring import player in Windsor Spitfires history with 40th goal
Ilya Protas is having a historic season for the OHL's Windsor Spitfires and notched a franchise record on Sunday night. The 18-year-old…
Ilya Protas on first meeting his ‘idols’ Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov: ‘My knees were a little shaky’
Ilya Protas has been one of the best players in the CHL this year, recording 83 points (36g, 47a) through his first 47…
Ilya Protas scores ridiculous shorthanded game-winning goal for Windsor Spitfires in 5-2 victory over Brampton Steelheads
Ilya Protas continued tearing up the OHL on Sunday night, starring in the Windsor Spitfires' 5-2 win over the Brampton Steelheads. The…
Ilya Protas records second career hat trick and tallies five points in Windsor Spitfires’ 8-6 victory over Flint Firebirds
Ilya Protas continued his dominant rookie season in the OHL, Saturday night. The 18-year-old winger scored a hat trick and posted five…
Ilya Protas explodes for four-goal game in Windsor Spitfires win over Guelph Storm
Ilya Protas isn't at the 2025 World Juniors but joined many of his fellow Washington Capitals prospects in having a huge Thursday.…
