History of Ilya Proskuryakov in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 11, 2026

Ilya Proskuryakov is a Russian professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently an unrestricted free agent, meaning he is not under contract with any team. His most recent team was Avangard Omsk in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), a major professional hockey league primarily based in Russia and other Eurasian countries.

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February 21, 1987: Ilya Proskuryakov's Birth

On February 21, 1987, Ilya Proskuryakov, a Russian professional goaltender, was born.

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2003: Started career in Metallurg-2 Magnitogorsk

In 2003, Ilya Proskuryakov started his professional career with Metallurg-2 Magnitogorsk in the Russian Hockey First League. He also debuted for Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the Russian Superleague at the age of 18.

2009: Became a KHL Rookie

In 2009, after Metallurg starter Andrei Mezin's injury, Ilya Proskuryakov became a KHL rookie, after having played less than 463 minutes within the Superleague over the previous four years.

2009: Scored first goal in a KHL game

In late January 2009, Ilya Proskuryakov played one of his greatest games, earning a 2-0 win with 26 saves for the shutout and became the first netminder to score a goal in a KHL game with an empty net goal with 15 seconds left.