Younger brother of Washington Capitals star received distinguished honour

According to sources, Ilya Protas has been named to 2024-25 OHL Second All-Star Team after 124-point season with Windsor Spitfires.

Ilya was a third round draft pick by the Washington Capitals back in 2024. He also signed his ELC (entry level contract) in July, and all signs are leading to an NHL stint in the very near future.

Protas was one of four Windsor Spitfires to receive postseason recognition, with linemate Liam Greentree being named to the First All-Star Team and Ethan Belchetz and Carter Hicks being named to the Second All-Rookie Team.

I think it's safe to say that the Washington Capitals have one of the most exciting prospect pools in the NHL.

Ilya, younger brother of Aliaksei, had been lighting it up in the OHL for quite some time.

After an epic season in the OHL, Protas has earned himself an unbelievable honour.

Per the OHL, Protas is the first Belarusian player voted to one of the league's All-Star teams since 2006-07, when London Knights forward Sergei Kostitsyn earned the honor.

This season with. the Windsor Spitfires, Protas had a very strong season, notching 124 points in just 61 regular season games.

That said, if Ilya continues to perform at a high level, it's only a matter of time before Ilya Protas makes the jump to the NHL-- bringing him one step closer to making his Stanley Cup dream of winning it with his brother a reality.
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