Jim Korn
James Allen Korn | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 28, 1957 Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Occupation | Professional ice hockey defenseman (retired) |
| Years active | 1979–1990 |
| Known for | NHL career with Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils, Calgary Flames; United States national team |
James Allen Korn (born July 28, 1957) is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman. His NHL tenure spanned from 1979 through 1990, during which he played for five different franchises. Additionally, Korn represented the United States in two World Championship tournaments.
Life and career
Raised in Minnetonka, Minnesota, Korn attended Hopkins High School before pursuing collegiate hockey at Providence College for four years. In his final season, he was honored as a second team All-American. The Detroit Red Wings selected him 73rd overall in the 1977 NHL Amateur Draft. Although also drafted by the New England Whalers of the World Hockey Association, Korn never participated in that league.
Throughout his National Hockey League career, Korn suited up for the Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils, and Calgary Flames. He accumulated a total of 597 NHL contests, registering 66 goals and 122 assists while amassing 1,801 penalty minutes.
International
| Year | Team | Event | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | United States | WC | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | |
| 1981 | United States | WC | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |
| Senior totals | 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 | |||
Awards and honors
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| All-ECAC Hockey Second Team | 1978–79 |