Ilya Konovalov (ice hockey)

In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Gennadievich and the family name is Konovalov.

Ilya Konovalov
Born	(1998-07-13) 13 July 1998 (age 26) Yaroslavl, Russia
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Catches	Left
KHL team Former teams	Admiral Vladivostok Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Bakersfield Condors Dynamo Moscow
NHL draft	85th overall, 2019 Edmonton Oilers
Playing career	2018–present

Ilya Gennadievich Konovalov (Russian: Илья Геннадиевич Коновалов; born 13 July 1998) is a Russian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for Admiral Vladivostok of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

Playing career

Konovalov made his professional debut in his native Russia, with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl in the Kontinental Hockey League. He won the Rookie of the Year award for the 2018–19 KHL season.

He was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the third-round, 85th overall, of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

Following his fourth season with Lokomotiv, Konovalov left at the conclusion of his contract and was signed to a two-year, entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers on 3 May 2021.[2] In his first North American season in 2021–22, Konovalov was assigned by the Oilers to American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors for the entirety of the campaign. He made 17 appearances with the Condors, posting a 5-7-5 record with a 2.73 goals against average.[3]

On 1 May 2022, Konovalov's KHL rights were traded from Lokomotiv to Dynamo Moscow in exchange for financial compensation.[4] On 8 June 2022, Konovalov's tenure with the Oilers ended as he was placed on unconditional waivers in order to mutually terminate the remaining year of his contract.[5] On 12 June 2022, Konovalov was signed to a two-year contract with Dynamo Moscow through 2024.[6]

Having completed his contracted tenure with Dynamo, Konovalov's KHL negotiating rights were traded to Admiral Vladivostok prior to the 2024–25 season, on 5 August 2024.[7] He was soon signed to a two-year contract extension with Vladivostok on 8 August 2024.[8]

Career statistics

				Regular season										Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	W	L	OT	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%		GP	W	L	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%
2014–15	Loko-Junior Yaroslavl	MHLB		11	7	2	1	513	13	2	1.52	.933		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	Loko Yaroslavl	MHL		11	7	1	2	603	16	3	1.59	.927		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	Loko-Junior Yaroslavl	MHLB		16	11	3	1	928	24	3	1.55	.936		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2016–17	Loko Yaroslavl	MHL		32	17	11	3	1,741	55	7	1.90	.920		4	1	3	251	7	1	1.67	.931
2016–17	Loko-Junior Yaroslavl	NMHL		1	0	1	0	59	2	0	2.05	.933		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	HC Ryazan	VHL		12	3	5	2	598	21	0	2.11	.919		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	Loko Yaroslavl	MHL		11	9	0	2	669	20	2	1.79	.922		16	12	4	1020	21	4	1.23	.945
2017–18	Lokomotiv Yaroslavl	KHL		7	5	1	0	385	10	0	1.56	.933		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	Lokomotiv Yaroslavl	KHL		45	25	15	1	2,417	76	10	1.89	.930		8	3	3	422	17	1	2.42	.905
2019–20	Lokomotiv Yaroslavl	KHL		40	14	18	6	2,228	91	4	2.45	.912		5	2	2	214	13	0	3.64	.888
2020–21	Lokomotiv Yaroslavl	KHL		19	9	7	2	1,046	40	0	2.29	.923		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Bakersfield Condors	AHL		17	5	7	3	946	43	0	2.73	.893		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Dynamo Moscow	KHL		43	22	13	6	2,495	87	3	2.09	.922		5	2	2	273	12	1	2.64	.897
2023–24	Dynamo Moscow	KHL		42	21	12	3	2,346	80	3	2.05	.921		6	2	3	298	14	0	2.82	.883
KHL totals				196	96	66	18	10,917	384	20	2.11	.922		24	9	10	1,207	56	2	2.78	.895

References

1. "Edmonton Oilers take over-over-overage goalie Ilya Konovalov with 85 pick in NHL draft". Edmonton Journal. 22 June 2019.
2. "Oilers sign Konovalov to entry-level contract". Edmonton Oilers. 4 May 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
3. "ILYA KONOVALOV". TheAHL.com. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
4. "1 May transfers" (in Russian). Kontinental Hockey League. 1 May 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
5. "Oilers place Konovalov on waivers". The Sports Network. 8 June 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
6. "Ilya Konovalov signs contract with Dynamo" (in Russian). HC Dynamo Moscow. 12 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
7. "Admiral acquire the rights to Goaltender Ilya Konovalov" (in Russian). Admiral Vladivostok. 5 August 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
8. Admiral Vladivostok (8 August 2024). "Admiral Vladivostok agree to terms with Konovalov" (in Russian). Telegram. Retrieved 8 August 2024.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or The Internet Hockey Database