Biography
Ilya Samsonov — nhl (leafs) with roots in the Russian Empire
Ilya Samsonov is a Russian professional ice hockey goaltender born in Magnitogorsk who plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs. A former first-round pick of the Washington Capitals, he has established himself as one of the NHL's most capable young goaltenders.
Russian Connection
Tracing the roots — Magnitogorsk
Born in Magnitogorsk in 1997 — the same industrial hockey city that produced Evgeni Malkin — Samsonov is another product of Metallurg Magnitogorsk's legendary hockey academy.
Family Tree
Subject
Ilya Samsonov🇨🇦 Canada
↑
Origin
Magnitogorsk🇷🇺
Key Achievements
A career defined by ambition
01
First-round pick — 2015 NHL Draft (Washington Capitals, 22nd overall)
02
Stanley Cup Champion with Washington Capitals (2018)
03
Toronto Maple Leafs starting goaltender
04
Represented Russia at World Junior Championship
05
Consistent NHL starter across Capitals and Maple Leafs
Sources