Cory Quirk
Cory Quirk | |
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| Born | July 3, 1986 |
| Occupation | Professional ice hockey player |
| Known for | Playing for Fischtown Pinguins in the DEL |
Cory Quirk (born July 3, 1986) is a former American professional ice hockey athlete who most recently played for the Fischtown Pinguins in Germany’s premier league, the DEL.
Career
Quirk launched his hockey journey with the Waterloo Black Hawks of the USHL, where he earned accolades including Rookie of the Year and recognition for community involvement. He completed his secondary education at Catholic Memorial High School, contributing to three state title victories.
He continued his athletic and academic career at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst between 2005 and 2009, majoring in psychology and serving as co-captain during his final year. Quirk established a school record by participating in 150 games and secured a position as sixth all-time in points, surpassing 100.
Following his collegiate tenure, Quirk signed an amateur tryout agreement with the Albany River Rats (AHL) in March 2009. By July that year, he moved to the Worcester Sharks (AHL), where he remained through the conclusion of the 2010–11 season.
In the 2011–12 season, Quirk competed with Starbulls Rosenheim in Germany’s second-tier league before transferring to Finland’s SM-liiga to join JYP Jyväskylä. Midway through the 2012–13 season, in January 2013, he switched to the DEL’s Hannover Scorpions.
Between 2013 and 2016, Quirk represented SønderjyskE Ishockey in Denmark’s top division, playing a key role in securing Danish championship titles in both 2014 and 2015. He was also honored with All-Star team selections each of those seasons. Across 163 league appearances, he amassed 106 goals alongside 128 assists and took part in the Champions Hockey League competition.
In April 2016, Quirk committed to a two-year deal with the DEL club Fischtown Pinguins. This contract was later extended in April 2017 to cover through the end of the 2020–21 season.