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A 1981 All-American, Chorney, a native of Thunder Bay, Ontario, was an assistant captain for the 1980 national championship squad and served as captain for the 1981 team. He was named to the 1980 all-NCAA Tournament team and earned all-Western Collegiate Hockey Association honors for the 1980 and 1981 seasons. Chorney appeared in 153 games and recorded 24 goals and 94 assists as a defenseman. He played professionally with the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Los Angeles Kings.