Playing career
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]
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