Career
Chorney played four successful seasons of college hockey at the University of North Dakota. He was named to the National Collegiate Athletic Association All-Tournament team in 1980, and two first All Star teams in 1981. He began his playing career with the Pittsburgh Penguins who drafted him in the 6th round of the 1979 National Hockey League Entry Draft.
Chorney was traded to the Los Angeles Kings for a 6th round choice (Stuart Marston) in the 1985 National Hockey League Entry Draft.
After spending a season with the Kings, he was signed by the Washington Capitals but failed to earn a spot on the roster.