Ilya Solaryov
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Ilya Sergeyevich Solaryov also known as Ilya Solarev (Russian: Илья Сергеевич Соларёв; born August 2, 1982) is a Kazakhstani professional ice hockey winger who currently plays for Barys Astana of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 9th round (281st overall) of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
Solaryov has played 119 regular season games and 14 playoff contests in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) with Barys Astana.
He participated at the 2010 IIHF World Championship as a member of the Kazakhstan men's national ice hockey team.
In September 2013, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) handed Solaryov a two-year ban following a positive test for Salbutamol. On December 5, 2013, he signed to play with the Danbury Whalers of the Federal Hockey League (FHL).