Jim Korn is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) and the World Hockey Association (WHA) during his career. He was born on July 28, 1957, in Hopkins, Minnesota, and grew up playing hockey in the state. Korn played college hockey at Northern Michigan University, where he was a standout defenseman.
After college, Korn signed with the Birmingham Bulls of the WHA in 1979. He played two seasons with the Bulls before the league folded in 1981. Korn then signed with the Buffalo Sabres of the NHL, where he played for two seasons. He was known for his physical play and his ability to block shots.
In 1983, Korn was traded to the Los Angeles Kings, where he played for two seasons. He then played for the Toronto Maple Leafs for one season before being traded to the Hartford Whalers in 1986. Korn played two seasons with the Whalers before retiring from professional hockey in 1988.
After retiring from hockey, Korn became a coach. He started as an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Admirals of the International Hockey League (IHL) in 1989. He then became the head coach of the Admirals in 1990 and led the team to a championship in his first season. Korn went on to coach several other minor league teams, including the Cincinnati Cyclones, the Nashville Predators, and the Hershey Bears.
In addition to coaching, Korn has also worked as a scout and a consultant for several NHL teams. He is known for his expertise in defensive play and has been credited with helping to develop several NHL defensemen, including Shea Weber and Ryan Suter.
Korn is also known for his work in player safety. He has been a vocal advocate for improving player safety in hockey and has worked with the NHL and the NHL Players' Association to develop new rules and equipment to protect players from head injuries.
Overall, Jim Korn had a successful career as a professional hockey player and has continued to make significant contributions to the sport as a coach, scout, and advocate for player safety.
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