History of Aliaksei Protas in Timeline

Aliaksei Uladzimiravich Protas is a Belarusian professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the Washington Capitals in the NHL. He played junior hockey for the Prince Albert Raiders in the WHL. The Washington Capitals selected him 91st overall in the 2019 NHL entry draft. Protas debuted professionally in 2020 with Dinamo Minsk in the KHL. He has also represented Belarus in international competitions, playing for the national junior team at two World Junior Championships.

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January 2001: Birth of Aliaksei Protas

In January 2001, Aliaksei Uladzimiravich Protas was born. He is a Belarusian professional ice hockey winger.

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2018: Selected by Prince Albert Raiders

In 2018, Aliaksei Protas was selected 26th overall by the Prince Albert Raiders in the CHL Import Draft and joined the team for the 2018–19 season.

2019: Ranked for the NHL Entry Draft

In 2019, Aliaksei Protas was ranked 30th among North American skaters heading into the NHL Entry Draft.

2019: Drafted by Washington Capitals

In 2019, Aliaksei Protas was selected 91st overall by the Washington Capitals in the NHL entry draft.

2020: Loaned to HC Dinamo Minsk

For the 2020–21 season, Protas was loaned to HC Dinamo Minsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

2020: Professional Debut with Dinamo Minsk

In 2020, Aliaksei Protas made his professional debut with Dinamo Minsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

November 2021: First NHL Goal

On November 28, 2021, Protas scored his first career NHL goal during a 4–2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes.

January 2024: Signs Contract Extension with Capitals

On January 19, 2024, Protas signed a five-year contract extension with the Capitals, carrying an average annual value of $3.375 million through the 2028–29 season.

2024: Sets Career Highs

During the 2024-25 season, Protas set career highs in goals (30,) assists (36,) and total points (66.)

2024: Brother Drafted by Capitals

In 2024, Protas' younger brother, Ilya, was drafted by the Capitals in the third round of the NHL entry draft.

March 2025: First Career Hat-Trick

On March 11, 2025, Protas recorded his first career hat-trick in a 7–4 win over the Anaheim Ducks.

2028: Contract Extension Year

On January 19, 2024, Protas signed a five-year contract extension with the Capitals, carrying an average annual value of $3.375 million through the 2028–29 season.