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My Take
There is something quietly heroic about a goaltender, and Sorokin embodies it. He came up from Mezhdurechensk, a coal town deep in Siberia, and now anchors the crease for the New York Islanders. I have always had a soft spot for goalies over flashy scorers; they are the last line, the ones who absorb pressure so others can shine. At 188 cm he fills the net, but it is his composure that reads loudest to me. The Order of Friendship hints at a man who carries his country's weight. I respect the craftsman who simply keeps becoming the wall, night after night.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ilya Sorokin
- Name (Japanese)
- イリヤ・ソローキン
- Reading
- いりや・そろーきん
- Born
- August 4, 1995 (age 30)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Boar
- Origin
- Mezhdurechensk, Kemerovo Oblast, Russia
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- ice hockey player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Order of Friendship
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ilya Sorokin born?
Born August 4, 1995 (age 30).
Where is Ilya Sorokin from?
Ilya Sorokin is from Mezhdurechensk, Kemerovo Oblast, Russia.
What does Ilya Sorokin do?
Ilya Sorokin works as ice hockey player.
How tall is Ilya Sorokin?
Ilya Sorokin is 188 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.