Tragic News Announced for Blackhawks Star Kevin Korchinski
When the Chicago Blackhawks recently announced that rookie Kevin Korchinski was taking some time away from the team, many wondered why. We now have an answer, and it includes some awful news for the Korchinski family.
Blackhawks Star Korchinski Gets Some Awful News
It was announced Friday by the Saskatoon Blades that Larry Korchinski, who played for the WHL team, had passed away. He is the father of Kevin Korchinski.
"We're devastated to hear of the passing of Saskatoon Blades alumnus, Larry Korchinski.
On behalf of the entire Saskatoon Blades organization, we give our deepest condolences to the Korchinski family. Once a Blade, always a Blade 💙"
On behalf of the entire Saskatoon Blades organization, we give our deepest condolences to the Korchinski family. Once a Blade, always a Blade 💙"
Rookie Star Korchinski Mourning Death of his Father
The entire Chicago Blackhawks team attended Korchinski's funeral on Friday, which is a fantastic gesture of behalf of his teammates.
"The entire Blackhawks team attended Larry Korchinski's funeral yesterday in Saskatoon on their way back from Seattle.
Connor Murphy: "It's unimaginable what him and his family are going through. We were really fortunate to be with them there yesterday. For us to get closer and for them to feel our love, that we're there for them, is most important."
Connor Murphy: "It's unimaginable what him and his family are going through. We were really fortunate to be with them there yesterday. For us to get closer and for them to feel our love, that we're there for them, is most important."
The 7th overall pick in 2022 has played his first 25 games in the NHL this season. Korchinski, 19, has 2 goals and 7 assists.
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