Ilya Krikunov  Ilya Krikunov (born February 27, 1984) is a professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for Salavat Yulaev Ufa in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He was selected by Vancouver Canucks in the 7th round (223rd overall) of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. On May 22, 2014, Krikunov signed as a free agent to a one-year contract with expansion club, HC Sochi. Krikunov broke out offensively in his three seasons with Sochi, collecting 112 points in 169 games before returning to former club, Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg on a one-year deal on May 3, 2017. Krikunov played two further seasons with Avtomobilist before leaving as a free agent following the 2018–19 season, signing a two-year contract for a second stint with HC Sochi on May 1, 2019.