Ilja Ikonnikov
Freshman • 5-9 •
Berlin, Germany (Poelchau-Oberschule)
THIS YEAR: Newcomer Ilja Ikonnikov is 1 of 4 freshmen joining the Azusa Pacific program in 2008 ... Has good physical strength and a solid build ... Should push for regular playing time.
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated in 2008 from Poelchau-Oberschule in Berlin.
PERSONAL: Born March 23, 1990, in Potsdam, Germany, to Oleg and Irina Ikonnikov ... Has 1 younger sister (Emelie) ... Father played ice hockey professionally for Sokol Kiev, and mother played professional tennis in Ukraine, reigning as the No. 1 player for 4 consecutive years ... Grandfather played and coached professionally for Dynamo Kiev ... Majoring in business administration ... Enjoys playing piano, drawing, watching movies, and playing pool.
