PORTLAND, Maine – The Maine Mariners have signed defenseman Renat Dadadzhanov for the 2024-25season. Playing in the SPHL last season, Dadadzhanov was a member of the league champion Peoria Rivermen.
A Russian-born defenseman, Dadadzhanov played his junior hockey in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. After two seasons with the Shawinigan Cataractes, he joined the Val-d’Or Foreurs for his final season in the league. He also spent time with the Quebec Junior Hockey League’s Saint-Jerome Panthers.
After not playing from 2020-22, Dadadzhanov resumed his hockey career with the Rivermen last season, contributing to their President’s Cup run. He skated in 35 regular-season games, posting four points (2g-2a) and 34 penalty minutes. He then played in seven playoff games, chipping in two more helpers.