Grigori Dronov

Grigori Dronov (Russian: Григорий Антонович Дронов; born 10 January 1998) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing with Traktor Chelyabinsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

Grigori Dronov
Born	(1998-01-10) 10 January 1998 (age 26) Magnitogorsk, Russia
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight	201 lb (91 kg; 14 st 5 lb)
Position	Defense
Shoots	Left
KHL team Former teams	Traktor Chelyabinsk Metallurg Magnitogorsk
National team	Russia
Playing career	2016–present

Playing career

Dronov originally played as a youth within Metallurg Magnitogorsk junior program before making his professional debut with Metallurg Magnitogorsk in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) during the 2016–17 season.^[1]

In his sixth season in the KHL with Magnitogorsk, after limited to just 6 regular season games, Dronov broke out in the playoffs, placing second in league scoring amongst defenseman with 14 points to help Metallurg advance to the Gagarin Cup finals.

As a free agent, Dronov opted to pursue his NHL ambitions. After originally reported to accept an invitation to the Arizona Coyotes training camp, Dronov later agreed to a tryout with the Carolina Hurricanes, appearing in prospects showcase before participating at the Hurricanes training camp.^[2][3] Following positive reviews through training camp and pre-season, Dronov was signed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Hurricanes and was immediately assigned to join AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves, on 4 October 2022.^[4] However, before his contract was officially lodged with the NHL, the Hurricanes announced they had mutually agreed to part ways on 6 October 2022.^[5]

Dronov returned to Russia, and resumed his tenure with Metallurg Magnitogorsk, signing a one-year contract for the remainder of the 2022–23 season on 15 October 2022.^[6]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2015–16	Stalnye Lisy	MHL		36	4	8	12	34		8	0	0	0	10
2016–17	Metallurg Magnitogorsk	KHL		38	0	2	2	12		14	0	1	1	2
2016–17	Stalnye Lisy	MHL		4	1	0	1	4		—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	Metallurg Magnitogorsk	KHL		25	2	5	7	4		9	0	1	1	6
2018–19	Metallurg Magnitogorsk	KHL		16	2	3	5	18		4	0	1	1	2
2018–19	Stalnye Lisy	MHL		1	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	Metallurg Magnitogorsk	KHL		62	1	9	10	21		5	0	0	0	0
2020–21	Metallurg Magnitogorsk	KHL		42	2	12	14	10		12	1	3	4	4
2021–22	Metallurg Magnitogorsk	KHL		6	0	1	1	0		24	5	9	14	6
2022–23	Metallurg Magnitogorsk	KHL		41	8	11	19	24		11	4	2	6	10
2023–24	Metallurg Magnitogorsk	KHL		28	3	5	8	18		—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	Traktor Chelyabinsk	KHL		23	0	6	6	8		14	1	2	3	4
KHL totals				281	18	54	72	115		93	11	19	30	34

Medal record
Representing  Russia
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
	2017 Canada

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2017	Russia	WJC			7	0	1	1	2
2021	ROC	WC	5th		5	0	0	0	0
Junior totals					7	0	1	1	2
Senior totals					5	0	0	0	0

References

1. "Grigori Dronov player profile". Elite Prospects. 2 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
2. "Defenseman Grigori Dronov set to play for Arizona Coyotes". eprinkside.com. 12 July 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
3. "Canes announce prospect showcase roster". Carolina Hurricanes. 9 September 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
4. "Canes agree to terms with Dronov". Carolina Hurricanes. 4 October 2022. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
5. "Canes announce roster transactions". Carolina Hurricanes. 6 October 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
6. "Welcome back Grigori!" (in Russian). Metallurg Magnitogorsk. 15 October 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database