Rafael Batyrshin

Rafael Batyrshin (Рафаил Батыршин, born August 26, 1986) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played under contract with Amur Khabarovsk in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). As a journeyman blueliner, Batyrshin has formerly played in the KHL with HC Vityaz, Atlant Moscow Oblast, HC Sibir Novosibirsk, Metallurg Magnitogorsk, Ak Bars Kazan and HC Sochi. He previously joined Magnitogorsk on May 7, 2014, agreeing to a two-year contract as a free agent. His brother, Ruslan, also played hockey.