Kevin Korchinski Explained

Kevin Korchinski
Birth Date:21 June 2004
Birth Place:Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:185
Shoots:Left
League:NHL
Team:Chicago Blackhawks
Draft:7th overall
Draft Year:2022
Career Start:2023

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

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 seasonPlayoffs
SeasonTeam League GP PIMGP G A Pts PIM
2019–20Seattle ThunderbirdsWHL1 0 0 0 0― ― ― ― ―
2020–21Seattle ThunderbirdsWHL23 0 10 10 4― ― ― ― ―
2021–22Seattle ThunderbirdsWHL67 4 61 65 4025 6 13 19 22
2022–23Seattle ThunderbirdsWHL54 11 62 73 5419 3 11 14 10
2023–24Chicago BlackhawksNHL76 5 10 15 20― ― ― ― ―
NHL totals76 5 10 15 20― ― ― ― ―

International

Awards and achievements

AwardYearRef
CHL
Third All-Star Team2023
WHL
Ed Chynoweth Cup champion2023

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kevin Korchinski. 2022-07-07. Elite Prospects.
  2. Web site: Chicago Blackhawks Draft Kevin Korchinski 7th Overall. Baracchini, Peter. 7 July 2022. 2022-07-07. The Hockey Writers.
  3. Web site: Kevin Korchinski signs three-year entry-level contract . . August 11, 2022 . August 11, 2022.
  4. Web site: 2022-23 CHL All-Star Teams announced. Canadian Hockey League. June 5, 2023. June 1, 2023.
  5. Web site: Thunderbirds claim Ed Chynoweth Cup with Game 5 victory in 2023 WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien . whl.ca . May 20, 2023 . May 21, 2023.
  6. Web site: Québec Remparts cap off impressive season by winning 2023 Memorial Cup. Canadian Hockey League. June 5, 2023. June 5, 2023.
  7. News: Crosby . Wes . Bedard has assist in NHL debut, Blackhawks rally past Penguins . NHL.com . October 10, 2023 . December 25, 2023 .
  8. Web site: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Box Score: November 9, 2023 . www.hockey-reference.com . November 9, 2023 . November 10, 2023.
  9. Web site: 2023 World Junior Championship rosters . NHL.com . Adam . Kimelman . December 12, 2022 . December 12, 2022.

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