Kevin Korchinski

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Kevin Korchinski
Born (2004-06-21) June 21, 2004 (age 21)
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 (P)
Cur. team		 Chicago Blackhawks
Rockford IceHogs (AHL)
NHL draft 7th overall, 2022
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career 2023–present

Kevin Korchinski (born June 21, 2004) is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Rockford IceHogs in the American Hockey League (AHL). He is considered a prospect for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL), who selected him seventh overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.[1][2]

Playing career

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On August 11, 2022, Korchinski officially signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, marking the beginning of his professional career within the organization and setting the stage for his development as a promising young defenceman in the NHL system.[3]

During the 2022–23 WHL season, Korchinski's performance with the Seattle Thunderbirds earned him a spot on the Canadian Hockey League's (CHL) Third All-Star Team.[4] The Thunderbirds entered the 2023 WHL playoffs as strong contenders and went on to capture the Ed Chynoweth Cup as league champions.[5] Their championship win secured them a place in the 2023 Memorial Cup tournament, where they advanced to the final but were ultimately defeated by the Quebec Remparts.[6]

Korchinski earned a spot on the Blackhawks' opening night roster for the 2023–24 NHL season and made his league debut on October 10, 2023.[7] He netted his first NHL goal on November 9 in a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.[8] With his AHL eligibility now in place, the Blackhawks reassigned him to their affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs, on October 2, 2024, to further his development.[9]

International play

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

On December 12, 2022, Korchinski was selected to join Canada national junior team for the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship. He contributed one goal and three assists over seven games, helping the team capture the gold medal.[10]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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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 ― ― ― ― ―
2024–25 Rockford IceHogs AHL 56 3 24 27 40 7 2 2 4 24
2024–25 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 16 1 1 2 8 ― ― ― ― ―
NHL totals 92 6 11 17 28 ― ― ― ― ―

International

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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

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

References

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  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. ^ "Crevier, Korchinski, and Nazar Assigned to Rockford". icehogs.com. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  10. ^ Kimelman, Adam (December 12, 2022). "2023 World Junior Championship rosters". NHL.com. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Chicago Blackhawks first round draft pick
2022 		Succeeded by