"Ilya Protas took home hardware for Team MVP, Rookie of the Year, Most Three-Star Nominations, and Best Plus-Minus after posting 66 points in 69 games during his rookie season in the AHL."
"Protas currently sits first in scoring among first-year players in the AHL this season with 64 points (28g, 36a) and his achievements were recognized by the league earlier this week after receiving a selection to the 2025-26 AHL All-Rookie Team."
"Entering today's contest, Protas leads the Bears with a +16 rating, the most by a Bears rookie since defenseman Vincent Iorio during the 2022-23 season."
Ilya Protas, a 19-year-old rookie, excelled in the AHL's 2025-26 season, earning Team MVP, Rookie of the Year, and other accolades. He led the Hershey Bears with 66 points, including 29 goals and 11 power-play goals. Protas achieved a +16 plus-minus rating, the highest for a Bears rookie in several years. His performance also earned him a spot on the AHL All-Rookie Team, and he set a franchise record for goals by an under-20 player.
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