Mikhail Ilyin (ice hockey)

Mikhail Ilyin (born 15 February 2005) is a Russian professional ice hockey forward under contract as a prospect to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Mikhail Ilyin
Born	(2005-02-15) 15 February 2005 (age 20) Cherepovets, Russia
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position	Forward
Shoots	Left
NHL team Former teams	Pittsburgh Penguins Severstal Cherepovets
NHL draft	142nd overall, 2023 Pittsburgh Penguins
Playing career	2022–present

Playing career

Ilyin played in his native Russia as a youth within the Severstal Cherepovets organization of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

Ilyin was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the fifth-round, 142nd overall, of the 2023 NHL entry draft.^[1]

Following the 2024–25 season with Severstal, having established new career high with 30 points in 64 regular season contests, Ilyin was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with draft club, the Pittsburgh Penguins on 1 June 2025.^[2]