How Ilya Bryzgalov Became the Weirdest Player in Hockey

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Жыл бұрын

Ilya Bryzgalov, a former NHL goalie, is known for his quirky personality, philosophical musings, bizarre analogies, love for nature, memorable quotes, and unconventional sense of humor. Today he is known as one of the weirdest NHL players to play the game and he's loved for it.
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@HecticHockey Жыл бұрын

Correction: Pronger did not win a Cup with Edmonton. My mistake!

@ryans413 Жыл бұрын

He almost did lol

@PinklyTaurus Жыл бұрын

@dave1927p Жыл бұрын

we wish he did

@iLightSoundGeometry Жыл бұрын

ducks

@Trevorious2010 Жыл бұрын

I thought for sure you were trolling us lol

@CourtlandSandoverSly Жыл бұрын

He's not weird; he's hilarious. Great sense of humour.

@MrWaifuTaker Жыл бұрын

The biggest meme in NHL history but in a good way.

@mrsir4274 Жыл бұрын

Idk man.. Phil the thrill is pretty legendary

@irubanomlas Жыл бұрын

It was right in that era where internet memes weren’t niche anymore and they were being posted in every office kitchen and on every Facebook page

@deafanddumb6329 7 ай бұрын

⁠@@irubanomlas”why u hev to be med?” Was posted in so many csgo/ league of legends games back then it’s unreal.

@pirate878987 Жыл бұрын

What is weird is that everyone is to stupid to understand what he meant and how smart he is as we all run around worrying about meaningless shit. He is one of the few that truly understands everything

@inconnu4961 Жыл бұрын

I agree! We as a species were simply not ready for him! We must thank the universe for such a blessing, but we are not worthy!

@sydisticsandman Жыл бұрын

Everyone is too* stupid

@codeP08 11 ай бұрын

I think it's this thing about language. Since he said those things in a second language that he wasn't on a native speaker level with, it automatically feels to native speakers like they're listening to some dumb person. Like the sentence "It's only game, why you have to be so mad?", sure "it's only game" sounds dumb. What, and I can guarantee you this without knowing any Russian, was going through his mind is "It's just a fucking game, buddy!" Imagine that with a perfect North American accent and it immediately isn't nearly as funny-sounding to people. And also, yeah, when you see that photo on FB where it's the Milky Way and an arrow points to a small dot like "this is the Earth", there's always all kinds of likes and people are like "wow, that's so deep". He said the same thing, but again, in broken English, and it's the broken English that sounds weird to natives, and they automatically think this is some dumb dude.

@thegoughandbordenfamily8234 7 ай бұрын

@@codeP08being weird isn't a terrible thing. It's funny. It's refreshing to see someone not taking themselves so seriously.

@fredd4320 Жыл бұрын

Ilya had a personality, something other hockey players never show

@RandomCommenter-qu2oc 7 ай бұрын

Hockey players are so awkward lmao

@chadwellington2524 7 ай бұрын

ya hockey players went rom being cool tough humble type to just douchey and unlikeable now.. they think the reporters are their enemy and they enjoy giving the most boring media trained no real emotion answers... their are still some with a personality but most are robots

@yesmccauky748 Жыл бұрын

One of the best characters the game has even seen

@lavender7511 11 ай бұрын

The man had insane beef with cold cities and I respect that. He gained consciousness in Tolyatti and decided to never live in a cold place on purpose again

@Kjell777Iverson 6 ай бұрын

Yet he still signed in Edmonton lmao

@DavidVandemark 4 ай бұрын

@@Kjell777Iversonhe needed a job. Sometimes a sacrifice needs to be made.

@CharlesBlair573 7 ай бұрын

"Bad news, I'm not playing, good news, we have a chance to win" 💀

@Thrashman-ye4cf 10 ай бұрын

Funny how a guy with a sense of humor in the hockey world is considered a “weird guy” lol I love Bryzzy hope he’s doing well these days

@CodCats 7 ай бұрын

calling someone weird is a paradox or something. cause if you say someone's weird, or different than you, then that person would consider you to be weird cause you're different or far away from each other. but only one party calls the other weird? what's the point of saying it? the person who calls another person weird is the true weird one, cause they're both on opposite sides of some spectrum but only one is an idiot weirdo to call someone weird, cause they would both be weird to each other!! hate that LoL! if that makes sense...

@BobbyT. Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you mentioned his playing days in Anaheim and Phoenix because a lot of people really only remember his time in Philly. Bryz was a pretty solid goalie for a while, things just didn’t work out unfortunately after he went to Philly. Really hope he will start coming around again for interviews and stuff love this guy.

@85blutch Жыл бұрын

My guess is he really doesn't like the cold, that's why he played well in Anaheim and Arizona but his play went down playing up north

@yabiochya Жыл бұрын

@@85blutch hes fucking russian lmao

@willrobinson1671 Жыл бұрын

Russian players like Bryz, Mikheyev, and Samsonov always give the most entertaining interviews. They speak what comes to mind and bring a sense of humor. A lot of Canadian players always say the same thing. "Yeah, we worked hard but we just need to put the puck in the net"

@CourtlandSandoverSly Жыл бұрын

"It's all about banging bodies, you know; going deep on guys. Getting wood on it, and hopefully finding some holes...."

@Salted_Pumpkin Жыл бұрын

The NHL needs more personality like him in today's game

@Jake-ln6zk Жыл бұрын

I've always had a soft spot for goalies, but even then Bryz has a special place in my heart. If there was any hockey player I could have a beer with and chat about anything with, he has to be it. Especially since I'm something of an astronomy geek myself.

@chrisramsden9678 Жыл бұрын

He speaks directly from the heart with no filter. I honestly can't think of another pro athlete who does that.

@newquinn22 Жыл бұрын

Truly one of the goalies of all time

@headlights-go-up Жыл бұрын

We all should be more like Ilya

@-HiddenInPlainSight- Жыл бұрын

He is just a player with a unique personality and actual sense of humour who knows there is much more to life than just hockey! unlike 99% of the other sheep on skates in the league

@6idangle Жыл бұрын

It’s not even just the league it’s the entire sport, filled with hockey droids all dressed alike

@Loopholez91 Жыл бұрын

Bryzgalov is a fan favorite. You can't help but love the guy.

@seannicol7309 Жыл бұрын

We need a solar system documentary with him narrating it

@lukel2002 Жыл бұрын

Great video, but Proger actually LOST the in the Stanley Cup finals while he was in Edmonton, but I'm sure it was just an honest mistake.

@HecticHockey Жыл бұрын

Ah thank you for pointing that out

@popeluigi Жыл бұрын

@@HecticHockey the alleged story behind Pronger requesting a trade was he got caught cheating on his wife with one of the employees in the coliseum. She was from California, hated it in Edmonton, and used it as an excuse to give an ultimatum to Chris that he could either stay there or go with her. Allegedly.

@gregjonathan1609 Жыл бұрын

He is my role model

@yesmccauky748 Жыл бұрын

He’s gotta be everybody’s😂

@kodyskwarchuk9544 Жыл бұрын

Could you imagine Trevor Zegras and Bryz on the same team? Omg the antics would be endless.

@victoriousomen 7 ай бұрын

Every team needs a person like him to lighten the mood.

@ryans413 Жыл бұрын

I feel like this guy was just happy to be playing some hockey

@samhatfield7732 Жыл бұрын

Bryz was the quintessential meme of both "crazy goalie" and "crazy Russian".

@kipblass 9 ай бұрын

He didn't stop playing, he was just called up from the Earth Leagues to return to his home planet of Xyxuz Delta VI

@ItzSynergyy Жыл бұрын

I really miss Bryzgalov. Dude was so funny lol.

@jerd1245 Жыл бұрын

The goalietism is strong in this man

@SpooksDinat 11 ай бұрын

I found Bryz to be a much needed breath of fresh air for the NHL! Its definitely something that is need for the league since it all seems to so stale and bland, interviews with players and other staff are so emotionless, and even if someone did have the Bryz Energy, they'd pretty much be chastised for it, and even one of the front office members of the Flyers commented about Bryzgalov's interviews saying "This isn't Comedy Central"..

@sclemson8541 11 ай бұрын

great video. when Bryz gets down on himself, it always hits so hard.

@graham5961 Жыл бұрын

"its only game, why you have to be mad? cmon.. hes a good guy.."

@R3IGNMAK3R Жыл бұрын

Great vid, posted to the hockey subreddit so hopefully that helps pick up some traction!

@HecticHockey Жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you!

@michaelnicholss6421 Жыл бұрын

The duck helmet was one of my favorites of all time

@PavelDatsyuk-ui4qv Жыл бұрын

Datsyuk over crosby

@alexk4513 Жыл бұрын

in a two-way forward discussion i see Datsyuk winning all day

@jonathanluk4858 7 ай бұрын

I love Bryz. He was such a genuine guy and was so open to sharing anything.

@starrs6208 Жыл бұрын

As a Bruin I can tell you with Marchand on our team we’ve seen worse😂😂😂

@bartk1290 9 ай бұрын

My favorite thing about Bryz will always be the Sonic characters he had on his helmet.

@coeusdarksoul2855 Жыл бұрын

It's been a while, but I remember the problem in Philly was largely around the Defense... there wasn't one.

@Boeyxo 10 ай бұрын

He lives by me in jersey and I had the pleasure to do a service at his house and he’s a very nice and down to earth guy

@michaelchristiano6955 Жыл бұрын

Bryz is a straight up mythical creature

@-ColorMehJewish- 2 ай бұрын

This guys is who I think about when I have a bad day, and want to act better to the ppl around me. He seemed like such a nice guy (which was odd for the hockey stereotype) But I only knew him from his meme until now. Thanks for the video explaining more about him.

@allancrow134 Жыл бұрын

The guy is a real character. Love it.

@RayFinkle05 Жыл бұрын

It really speaks to how simple the hockey crowd is that they mocked this guy.

@daultimatecreeper6256 Жыл бұрын

He’s such a goofy guy, I love him.

@jonah.donohue Жыл бұрын

The league needs more personality

@Vaticanmapper1 2 ай бұрын

You missed the best part of him showing his mask, he points to the team logo and said he didnt know what duck that is 😂😂😂

@tristanjorritsma9709 Жыл бұрын

Maybe the best personality in hockey, definitely up there.

@patsgarage8593 Жыл бұрын

He was so much fun to watch lol

@SittinBull 6 ай бұрын

Met bryz several times because he took his kid to play hockey at the rink I played at. Never talked to him extensively but he seemed like a cool guy

@trisgilmour Жыл бұрын

He’s awesome 🤩

@JohnDaubSuperfan369 Жыл бұрын

I'd have Bryzgalov in my team any day of the week, he was a top class goalie on a good day and hockey without occasional fuckups is boring anyway, that's what backups are for. Feel like he's one of the few players you could have a laugh with at practice or intermission. These guys are playing for money and I don't blame any of them taking it easy after cashing on a ridiculous contract, deals like that are the result of poor management and exclusively the team's fault.

@ohoto3896 Жыл бұрын

Whenever an NHLer starts a reply to a question with anything but "Yeah," I immediately respect them the rest of my life. Such bores.

@Mastaace 7 ай бұрын

How did no one get this guy on one of those celeb reality shows. His personality is so entertaining.

@mattblom3990 11 ай бұрын

While he's never weird in front of the camera, I do find Crosby's superstitions so extreme that I would consider him an interesting character for that. There are too many stories to tell with how routine and lowkey OCD his life is but his obsession with his birthday and birth numbers 8/7/87 is one of the big ones. It's no secret it's why his contract is $8.7 million

@philbrand4239 6 ай бұрын

"It's only game. Why you heff to be med?" I've used that as my text notification a LOT over the years. :)

@db-pl5yu Жыл бұрын

I still quote, "so humaingus beeg" All the time. Miss this guy.

@Hockeyreview101 Жыл бұрын

Most wholesome nhl meme

@gomjabbar6246 7 ай бұрын

ahh yes, Bryzgalov, one of many I've seen come through the Coyotes Goalie Emporium(tm). "It's just a game, why you haf to be mad?" truly transcends hockey.

@wife9571 6 ай бұрын

hey all, new to hockey so i’m not quite as good understanding the accents.. what did bryz say in the clip of him wearing an orange shirt that has all of the reporters laughing? my best guess is “i’m a bad liar,” but if this is the case what was the question or what was he referring to? thanks a ton in advance. i come from soccer where i myself was a goalie, and ilya has the type of personality i try to emulate. i had never heard of him before this video (i’ve seen the ‘just a game’ interview clip of course), but i always tend to root for the outcasts, oddballs, and mercurial geniuses in sports. especially those who are transparent with their emotions and suffer from some inconsistent form or the occasional erratic moment - perhaps because they remind me of myself lol. ilya is one of the main icons of hockey for me now, thanks so much for the video :)

@Jptoutant Жыл бұрын

he was a goof and being himself, pretty cool guy

@xTheFly Жыл бұрын

"After winning a Stanley Cup with the Oilers" man that hurts.

@HecticHockey Жыл бұрын

I know! My fault 😬

@xTheFly Жыл бұрын

Great vid, Bryz truly was a good man. My fav memory of him as an Oiler was during an oilers special event there were some kids filling the time and playing hockey. He played with them. He let them score on him and actually had fun with them on the ice. I'm sure they loved it.

@inconnu4961 Жыл бұрын

@@HecticHockey Oilers fans everywhere are sobbing at that comment! LOL

@APJTA Жыл бұрын

Baseball had Spaceman Lee. Hockey had Bryz.

@GeoffBurt08 7 ай бұрын

He's a first ballot Hall of Fun inductee.

@DIDDYKONG916 Жыл бұрын

Behind CuJo. Ilya was my favourite player for his style of play with the Coyotes and everything else. Just a fan player.

@gigantesygo2196 7 ай бұрын

It was too cold on Philly

@jordanwillnance Жыл бұрын

Legend

@Kjell777Iverson 6 ай бұрын

Loved Bryz

@billnyethesciencesguy Жыл бұрын

-10 Celsius is very warm for a Winnipeg winter

@TimLazenbyOfficial 9 ай бұрын

I miss Bryz sooo much!!

@Badnercalabrese Жыл бұрын

He is the goaliest of goalies

@mondoseguendo6113 Жыл бұрын

He’s a goalie’s goalie.

@pavelmakarov3565 Жыл бұрын

EA sports... it's just a game, why you have to be mad?

@bilyscr1 Жыл бұрын

He schould be the Cover Athlete every year 😂

@JesusFriedChrist 7 ай бұрын

It’s only game, why you have to be mad? Classic Bryz

@ronaniksiktaaryuk3389 Жыл бұрын

4:46 damn I did not know the oilers won a cup in 06

@HecticHockey Жыл бұрын

I know! My mistake

@drucexx 7 ай бұрын

You gotta be a little weird to be a goalie. Bryz is a legend

@SakicFan Жыл бұрын

Nobody: My Dad whenever I get frustrated that a bad play led to a goal in Franchise Mode on NHL 23: 0:00

@coldstiil Жыл бұрын

Such a likable dude!

@t2av159 Жыл бұрын

about the bear statememt.... Fair enough Ilya

@maggie_sketchess Жыл бұрын

MILIB Man, I love Ilya Bryzgalov

@codyallan9222 Жыл бұрын

This guy belonged in a southern market 😂 he was great in warm cities and crap in colder cities!

@someguywithaphone5921 Жыл бұрын

Bryz!

@axispowerdiesel 9 ай бұрын

I still love bryz

@peivandryks5217 10 ай бұрын

The Joey Votto of hockey

@xavi.gaming6485 6 ай бұрын

He deserves a good life. And what makes it even better the Flyers have to pay him out😂

@mattcraig163 Жыл бұрын

Pronger won his cup with Anaheim. He went to the finals with Edmonton and Philly but only won with Anaheim. Just fyi.

@markolitvic6981 Жыл бұрын

Nah, he's an absolute beauty

@masonwright7700 Жыл бұрын

Bro looks for bears under his bed and his closet Before he falls asleep to the Russian national anthem

@Koz4concern Жыл бұрын

Dude! How could you cut out the funniest part of the duck helmet clip?

@kcrowther14 Жыл бұрын

❤Bryzy!

@lukemarvin1744 Жыл бұрын

Pronger didn’t win the cup with Edmonton get it together

@viperswhip 7 ай бұрын

-10 is wildly better than -20 or more, which Winnipeg is in the Winter, I get why he would feel that was worse.

@Trevorious2010 Жыл бұрын

Does anyone remember who edmonton drafted with the 4th round pick they got for 'ol Bryz?

@Margann1987 Жыл бұрын

William Lagesson.

@Trevorious2010 Жыл бұрын

@@Margann1987 ah, never could stick around but showed promise.

@withers91 Жыл бұрын

4:46 What? Where was I for this?

@shawnk1899 Жыл бұрын

Idk if the Phil not drinking water thing is true or not, but if it was I guarantee that that’s changed since he came to Vegas 😅

@shawnk1899 Жыл бұрын

Actually he was in AZ so he would have had to drink some h2o at some point lol

@Thrashman-ye4cf 10 ай бұрын

@@shawnk1899Phil was definitely forced to crush waters along side his cokes down there in Arizona 😂

@RKEAYS Жыл бұрын

Pronger never won a cup with the oilers lol. He requested a trade out of edmonton after they got beat in the finals in 06

@Kwright304 11 ай бұрын

Pronger never won a cup with the oilers. He won it the next year in Anaheim

@grace-bp9zv 11 ай бұрын

i love him!!!!!

@jukee67 Жыл бұрын

Do you think Bryz took the shot???

@michaelhayes4537 9 ай бұрын

He is eccentric. That's all. Da.

@patrickhamos2987 Жыл бұрын

Brodeur is only the best if you consider things like, record, save percentage, championships, clutch play, moxy. big whoop.

@KinGStreaK Жыл бұрын

after winning a stanley cup with the oilers??!

@HecticHockey Жыл бұрын

My mistake!