Ilya Solovyov Stats & Bio | Penguins Defenseman

About Ilya Solovyov

Ilya Solovyov is a defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins, wearing jersey number 7 and bringing an imposing presence to the blue line at 6'3" and 208 pounds. Born on July 20, 2000, in Mogilev, Belarus, Solovyov developed his game through professional hockey channels rather than the traditional North American college route, carving his own path to the NHL. The young blueliner represents a new generation of Belarusian talent making its mark in the league. In his recent stretch of five games, Solovyov contributed one assist and generated four shots on goal, demonstrating his offensive awareness from the defensive position. His combination of size, skating ability, and defensive instincts gives Pittsburgh a versatile option on the back end as he continues to grow into his role at the highest level of professional hockey.

Updated: Mar 19, 2026