Islanders Ilya Sorokin's Summer Training Tape

Stefen Rosner

Aug 11, 2025

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Stefen Rosner

Aug 11, 2025

Updated at Aug 11, 2025, 10:12

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A year ago, New York Islanders netminder Ilya Sorokin was rehabbing after undergoing offseason back surgery.

He was unable to have a normal summer and wasn't game-ready for the start of the 2024-25 season.

Chirping is an art. Some NHL players have mastered the art, while others should probably just let their game do the talking. Most chirps are directed from one skater to another, but chirping a goalie does happen.

thehockeynews.comIslanders Goalie Ilya Sorokin Unveils Best Russian Chirper He's Faced In NHLChirping is an art. Some NHL players have mastered the art, while others should probably just let their game do the talking. Most chirps are directed from one skater to another, but chirping a goalie does happen.

Now, he's able to put in the work and preapre accordingly for the 2025-26 season and that's exactly what he's doing.

Sorokin posted a 30-24-6 record in 61 games, 60 starts, with a 2.71 GAA (second highest of career) and a .907 SV% (lowest of his career).

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