Ilya Nikolayevich Bryzgalov is a Russian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League for the Anaheim Ducks, Phoenix Coyotes, Philadelphia Flyers, Edmonton Oilers and Minnesota Wild.
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25 Facts About Ilya Bryzgalov
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Ilya Bryzgalov competed in the 2004 World Cup of Hockey and is a three-time Olympian.
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However, with Jean-Sebastien Giguere and Martin Gerber ahead of him in the club's depth chart, Ilya Bryzgalov spent the better part of his first four seasons in North America with the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks of the American Hockey League.
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Ilya Bryzgalov tied Frank McCool's 1945 playoff record for most consecutive shutouts by a rookie and passed Giguere, who had recorded consecutive shutouts in 2003 for the third-longest playoff shutout streak of all time.
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Ilya Bryzgalov continued to play backup to Giguere the following season and into the 2007 playoffs.
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Ilya Bryzgalov made comments regarding Ducks head coach Randy Carlyle, saying he believed Carlyle had no confidence in him.
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Ilya Bryzgalov came in for relief in the Western Conference finals against the Detroit Red Wings, but remained on the bench as the Ducks went on to defeat the Ottawa Senators in the Finals in five games to win the franchise's, and Ilya Bryzgalov's, first Stanley Cup.
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Ilya Bryzgalov averaged 33 victories a season the past four seasons with the Coyotes.
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On 23 June 2011, the Flyers signed Ilya Bryzgalov to be their new starter, and signed him to a nine-year, $51 million contract.
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From 4 to 13 March 2012, Ilya Bryzgalov recorded four shutouts and allowed just two goals over a five-game span.
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Ilya Bryzgalov was named the NHL's First Star of the Month for March 2012.
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On 25 June 2013, Ilya Bryzgalov was informed the Flyers would use a compliance buyout to buy the remaining seven years on his contract.
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On 2 October 2013, Ilya Bryzgalov signed a try-out contract with the Las Vegas Wranglers of the ECHL.
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On 8 November 2013, Ilya Bryzgalov entered a verbal agreement to sign a one-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers.
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However, Ilya Bryzgalov was injured only two games later, temporarily halting his bid to supplant Dubnyk to become the Oilers' starter.
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On 4 March 2014, Ilya Bryzgalov was traded to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick.
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Ilya Bryzgalov became an unrestricted free agent at the conclusion of the season.
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On 3 December 2014, Ilya Bryzgalov signed a tryout contract with the Anaheim Ducks, the team for which he played from 2001 to 2008.
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Ilya Bryzgalov competed for Russia in the 2000 World Junior Championships in Umea.
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However, Ilya Bryzgalov played in a more expanded role at the 2004 World Cup of Hockey, playing in 240 minutes and recording a 2.
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Ilya Bryzgalov received his first international gold medal at the 2009 World Championships after defeating Canada in the final.
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Ilya Bryzgalov spent five summers attending college in Russia, where he earned his degree, allowing him to teach and coach in Russian schools.
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Ilya Bryzgalov is the proud owner of a Siberian husky, a breed of dog he considers very beautiful.
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