Kevin Korchinski

Canadian ice hockey player (born 2004)

Ice hockey player
Kevin Korchinski
Born (2004-06-21) June 21, 2004 (age 19)
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team Chicago Blackhawks
NHL Draft 7th overall, 2022
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career 2023–present

Kevin Korchinski (born June 21, 2004) is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted seventh overall by the Blackhawks in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.[1][2]

Playing career

On August 11, 2022, Korchinski signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks.[3]

For his play with the Seattle Thunderbirds in the 2022–23 WHL season, Korchinski named to the Canadian Hockey League (CHL)'s Third All-Star Team.[4] The Thunderbirds entered the 2023 WHL playoffs as contenders, ultimately winning the Ed Chynoweth Cup as league's champions.[5] Their league title qualified the team for the 2023 Memorial Cup, where they reached the event final, but were defeated by the Quebec Remparts.[6]

Korchinski made the Blackhawks opening day roster for the 2023–24 NHL season, and made his official NHL debut on October 10, 2023.[7] He scored his first NHL goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning on November 9.[8]

International play

Medal record
Representing  Canada
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 2023 Canada

On December 12, 2022, Korchinski was named to Canada national junior team to compete in the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship. During the tournament he recorded one goal and three assists in seven games and won a gold medal.[9]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2019–20 Seattle Thunderbirds WHL 1 0 0 0 0 ― ― ― ― ―
2020–21 Seattle Thunderbirds WHL 23 0 10 10 4 ― ― ― ― ―
2021–22 Seattle Thunderbirds WHL 67 4 61 65 40 25 6 13 19 22
2022–23 Seattle Thunderbirds WHL 54 11 62 73 54 19 3 11 14 10
2023–24 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 76 5 10 15 20 ― ― ― ― ―
NHL totals 76 5 10 15 20 ― ― ― ― ―

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2023 Canada WJC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 7 1 3 4 0
Junior totals 7 1 3 4 0

Awards and achievements

Award Year Ref
CHL
Third All-Star Team 2023 [4]
WHL
Ed Chynoweth Cup champion 2023 [5]

References

  1. ^ "Kevin Korchinski". Elite Prospects. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  2. ^ Baracchini, Peter (July 7, 2022). "Chicago Blackhawks Draft Kevin Korchinski 7th Overall". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  3. ^ "Kevin Korchinski signs three-year entry-level contract". Chicago Blackhawks. August 11, 2022. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
  4. ^ a b "2022-23 CHL All-Star Teams announced". Canadian Hockey League. June 1, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Thunderbirds claim Ed Chynoweth Cup with Game 5 victory in 2023 WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien". whl.ca. May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  6. ^ "Québec Remparts cap off impressive season by winning 2023 Memorial Cup". Canadian Hockey League. June 5, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  7. ^ Crosby, Wes (October 10, 2023). "Bedard has assist in NHL debut, Blackhawks rally past Penguins". NHL.com. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  8. ^ "Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Box Score: November 9, 2023". www.hockey-reference.com. November 9, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  9. ^ Kimelman, Adam (December 12, 2022). "2023 World Junior Championship rosters". NHL.com. Retrieved December 12, 2022.

External links

  • Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Chicago Blackhawks first round draft pick
2022 		Succeeded by
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