| Ilya Nikulin | |||
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| Born |
12 March 1982 Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 211 lb (96 kg; 15 st 1 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Dynamo Moscow Ak Bars Kazan | ||
| National team |
 Russia | ||
| NHL draft |
31st overall, 2000 Atlanta Thrashers | ||
| Playing career | 2000–2019 | ||
Ilya Vladimirovich Nikulin (Russian: Илья Владимирович Никулин; born 12 March 1982) is a Russian former professional ice hockey defenceman. He played for HC Dynamo Moscow and Ak Bars Kazan in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Nikulin was drafted by the Atlanta Thrashers in the second round, 31st overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft.