Ilya Kovalchuk Named President of the Shanghai Dragons, Evgeny Artyukhin Appointed General Manager

The Shanghai Dragons have announced changes to the club’s organizational structure. A new position of President has been introduced, with Ilya Kovalchuk appointed to the role. Kovalchuk is an Olympic champion, two-time World Champion, and three-time Gagarin Cup winner.

Ilya Kovalchuk, President of the Shanghai Dragons:

– Hello to all Shanghai Dragons fans! I’m excited to become part of the Dragons family! We have an exciting journey ahead of us. There will be significant changes in our sporting approach, and we will continue to actively engage with our fans. We look forward to seeing all of you next season in Saint Petersburg at SKA Arena!

Evgeny Artyukhin has been named General Manager of the club. A well-known former player, Artyukhin has spent the past three years working as a scout for the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights.

Ilya Kovalchuk, President of the Shanghai Dragons:

“Evgeny knows the game from the inside and brings a wealth of experience. The Vegas Golden Knights have been one of the most successful organizations in recent years, and his time there allowed him not only to gain valuable insight into the North American market, but also to learn best practices in team building and management. He has built strong relationships both in Russia and across North America. I wish him the best of luck and am confident he will help elevate our hockey operations to the level we are striving for.”

The club would like to thank Igor Varitsky for his contributions and wish him continued success in his career.

Press Office, Shanghai Dragons