"Ilya Protas paced the Bears and led all AHL rookies in April with 11 points (2g, 9a) in six games, while his nine assists tied for the league lead for the month."
"Protas notably recorded a goal and five assists in Hershey's 8-1 win at Hartford on April 4, marking the first six-point game by a Bears player since Mathieu Perreault recorded six assists on Nov. 14, 2010."
"Protas' April was also highlighted by recording an assist in his NHL debut with the Washington Capitals at Toronto on April 8, becoming the 71st Bears player to make his major league premiere with the Capitals."
"Protas concluded the campaign by leading all rookies and tying for sixth overall in league scoring with 66 points (29g, 37a) in 69 games."
Ilya Protas, a 19-year-old forward for the Hershey Bears, was named the Upper Deck/AHL Rookie of the Month for April. He led all AHL rookies with 11 points, including two goals and nine assists in six games. Protas recorded a six-point game against Hartford, marking a significant achievement for the Bears. He also made his NHL debut with the Washington Capitals, contributing four points in four games. Protas finished the season leading all rookies in scoring with 66 points in 69 games.
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