Konstantin Barulin


Konstantin Alexandrovich Barulin is a Russian professional ice hockey goaltender playing for HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk of the Kontinental Hockey League. He was born in Karaganda, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union, but plays internationally for Russia. He was drafted 84th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft but remained in Russia and never signed a contract with the Blues.

Playing career

Barulin began his career with Gazovik Tyumen in 2001. He had a brief spell with SKA Saint Petersburg before returning to Gazovik. He went on to have spells at Spartak Moscow and Khimik Moscow Oblast before joining CSKA Moscow for the inaugural KHL season in 2008. On 29 July 2010, after two years with CSKA Barulin returned to Atlant signing as a free agent on a two-year contract. In 2012, he signed a three-year contract with Ak Bars Kazan.
After one season with Avangard Omsk in 2014–15, Barulin left as a free agent to sign an initial one-year deal with HC Sochi of the KHL on 28 May 2015.
Barulin remained as a standout starting goaltender in Sochi for four seasons. Following the 2018–19 season, Barulin left as a free agent to sign a one-year contract with Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk on 2 May 2019.

International play

Barulin represented Russia in the 2011 IIHF World Championship in which he defeated Team Canada 2-1, and in the 2012 IIHF World Championship where he helped team Russia en route to winning the Gold Medal.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honours