Vitaly Atyushov  Vitaly Atyushov (born July 4, 1979) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing under contract with HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Atyushov was drafted 276th overall in the 9th round by the Ottawa Senators in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. On July 7, 2014, Atyushov left Atlant Moscow Oblast after the 2013–14 season, and signed a one-year contract as a free agent with Traktor Chelyabinsk. After one season with Chelyabinsk, Atyushov continued his playing career in agreeing to a one-year deal with Amur Khabarovsk on August 12, 2015.