Aliaksei and Ilya Protas maintain a close, supportive relationship as brothers, reminiscing about childhood while navigating their hockey careers. Ilya recalls instances of sibling rivalry, admitting to losing fights with Aliaksei during their upbringing in Belarus. Ilya acknowledges Aliaksei’s significant influence on his personal growth, learning valuable life lessons from him. Communication remains strong between the brothers, with daily phone calls where they discuss Ilya's games, showcasing Aliaksei’s commitment to helping Ilya improve as a player.
Ilya Protas reflected on his childhood fights with older brother Aliaksei, admitting, "I did something wrong and he made (me) mad, I think, and yeah, I went to him."
Ilya credits Aliaksei for teaching him life's important lessons, stating, "Just enjoy the time and be glad where you're at and just be a good person."
Aliaksei stays involved in Ilya's career, saying, "We have a phone call every day pretty much... I try to help him as much as I can in terms of like game and everything."
Ilya appreciates Aliaksei's support during tough times: "He would always support me if I had a bad game... but he would give it to me a little bit."
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