Born: | June 21, 2004 | Draft: | 2022 Blackhawks, 7th Overall |
Hometown: | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | Position: | Defense |
Known For: | Shoots: | Left | |
National Team: | Canada | Current Status: | Top Prospect (Chicago Blackhawks) |
Kevin Korchinski (born June 21, 2004) is a Canadian ice hockey player, currently playing for the Seattle Thunderbirds in the Western Hockey League (WHL). He led all rookies in assists in 2022 with 61 and was named to the WHL Second All-Star Team. Korchinski was selected 7th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.
After playing in bantam and midget-level hockey in Saskatoon, Korchinski joined the Thunderbirds where he saw immediate success. In 2021-22, he finished with 65 points in 67 games and led all defensemen in playoff scoring with 19 points in 25 games.
Kevin Korchinski Statistics
Deeper Dive
- Kevin Korchinski — 2022 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
- Chicago Blackhawks Draft Kevin Korchinski 7th Overall
Achievements
- WHL (US) Second All-Star Team (2022)
- WHL Most Assists by Rookie (61) (2022)