| Ilya Bryzgalov | |
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Bryzgalov with the Philadelphia Flyers |
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| Born | (1980-06-22) June 22, 1980 (age 32) Togliatti, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb) |
| Position | Goaltender |
| Catches | Left |
| NHL team Former teams |
Philadelphia Flyers Anaheim Ducks Phoenix Coyotes |
| National team | |
| NHL Draft | 44th overall, 2000 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim |
| Playing career | 1999–present |
Ilya Nikolayevich Bryzgalov (//(Russian: Илья́ Никола́евич Брызга́лов; born June 22, 1980) is a Russian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the second round of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, 44th overall, by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.
In 2006–07 NHL season, Bryzgalov won the Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks. Internationally, he has earned a Bronze Medal with Russia at the 2002 Winter Olympics, and a Silver Medal at the 2000 World Junior Championships. Ilya also competed in the 2004 World Cup of Hockey, and is a 3-time Olympian. He helped Team Russia as starting goaltender win back to back Gold Medals at the 2009 World Ice Hockey Championships, making them ranked number one in the world. He was also runner-up for the Vezina Trophy and a top 5 finalist for the Hart Trophy in the 2009–10 NHL season.
