Welcome to the Dragons: Tikhomirov, Clendening, Burmistrov, Kuznetsov, Rendulic

The Shanghai Dragons have signed one-year contracts with goaltender Andrei Tikhomirov, defenseman Adam Clendening, and forwards Alexander Burmistrov, Vladimir Kuznetsov and Borna Rendulic.

Igor Varitsky, General Manager of the Shanghai Dragons:

– Goaltender Andrei Tikhomirov brings size and experience to our crease, adding valuable depth and healthy competition to the goaltending unit. Adam Clendening brings valuable NHL experience and plays an important role both defensively and on the power play. We consider him one of our leaders, and last season he showed he has the ability to guide his teammates on and off the ice. With significant experience in both North America and the KHL, Alexander Burmistrov is a talented, fast center who excels in the faceoff circle and brings important contributions on the penalty kill. Vladimir Kuznetsov will be an important piece in the bottom-six, bringing energy and consistency as a hard-working winger who can make an impact at both ends of the ice. A forward with an imposing frame and a strong wrist shot, Borna Rendulic brings topspeed in open ice and the ability to create opportunities on the power play.

Andrey Tikhomirov

Position: Goaltender

Nationality: Russia

Age: 30

Height: 189

Weight: 100

Shoots: left

Jersey number: 90

In 2024–25 with Dinamo Minsk, appeared in 28 games, recording 14 wins, a 2.48 goals-against average, and an .898 save percentage.

Adam Clendening

Position: Defenseman

Nationality: USA

Age: 32

Height: 183

Weight: 88

Shoots: right

Jersey number: 5

In 2024–25 with Kunlun Red Star, played 61 games and tallied 22 points (5 goals, 17 assists).

Alexander Burmistrov

Position: Forward

Nationality: Russia

Age: 32

Height: 183

Weight: 82

Shoots: left

Jersey number: 96

In 2023–24, played 53 games for Spartak, recording 19 points (2 goals, 17 assists). Last season, appeared in 8 games for Dynamo Moscow. Across his KHL career, has played 492 games, posting 170 points (50 goals, 120 assists). A 2018 Gagarin Cup champion and 2014 World Champion.