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Bob Corkum Named Men's Ice Hockey Associate Head Coach
Aug. 22, 2008
ORONO, Maine -University of Maine men's ice hockey head coach Tim Whitehead announced today that Bob Corkum has been named Associate Head Coach. Corkum has extensive hockey experience as both a player and a coach. Corkum was a four-year letterwinner for the Black Bears and then went on to have a 12-year National Hockey League career. Since retiring from the NHL, Corkum has moved into the coaching profession. "Bob Corkum brings valuable experience as a player and coach, and he will be a great addition to our staff," said Maine head coach Tim Whitehead. Corkum comes to Maine from the Manchester Junior Monarchs, were he has served as associate head coach from 2006-2008. He was responsible for recruiting players along with working with individuals and small groups in skill development and team systems. The Junior Monarchs have been very successful under his guidance. The team finished as Tier III Junior A National Champions in both 2007 and 2008. The Monarchs were Co-EJHL Season Champions in 2008, and finished as EJHL Season Champions and Playoff Champions in 2007. Corkum has also held various other coaching positions the past few years, including USA Hockey Select 16 Coach (2006-08), Assistant Coach with the Portland Junior Pirates (2005-06), Assistant Varsity Hockey Coach at Newburyport HS (2004-05), and Assistant Varsity Hockey Coach at Triton HS (2003-04). Corkum began his coaching career after a stellar 12-year, 720-game NHL career. He played for the Buffalo Sabres, Atlanta Thrashers, New Jersey Devils, Los Angeles Kings, Phoenix Coyotes, Philadelphia Flyers and the Anaheim Mighty Ducks during his career. Corkum finished his NHL career with 97 goals, 103 assists for 200 career points. Corkum had a four-year career with the Black Bears from 1985-1989, where he played in 159 career games. He scored 56 goals and added 76 assists for 132 career points. He currently ranks 25th on Maine's all-time scoring list. He was part of three NCAA Tournament teams and participated in the Frozen Four twice.
Corkum replaces Guy Perron, who left earlier this summer to accept a position with the Colorado Avalanche.
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