Chris Carnovale
I'm a Ryerson University alumn and a huge sports fan. I love to spend my time combing through hockey history and it's current events, looking for interesting and unique stories to tell. I cover the Edmonton Oilers for THW and strive to shine a light on individuals and communities whose stories may not have otherwise been told.
Author's Posts
Hockey Hall of Fame: Who Becomes Eligible in 2022?
January 21st, 2021 A Hall of Fame induction is one of the greatest achievements that can be bestowed on an athlete. For a hockey player, the honour of being named to the Hockey Hall of Fame is a benchmark of their career and an acknowledgement of the impact they left on the game. Steve Yzerman signs the honoured member book, officially joining the...
Oilers Aren't the Only Edmonton Team to Play for the Stanley Cup
January 9th, 2021 The Stanley Cup has a long and storied history, dating back to the late 1800s when it was first donated by Lord Stanley of Preston, the Governor-General of Canada, as an award for Canada's top-ranking amateur hockey team. Mark Lamb, coach John Muckler and Kelly Buchberger of the Edmonton Oilers celebrate with the Stanley...
Oilers 12 Days of Hockeymas: Only 2 Playoff Berths Since the 2005-06 Cup Final
December 23rd, 2020 The '12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the 2020-21 NHL season. The Edmonton...
Oilers 12 Days of Hockeymas: Ranking 8 Hall of Famers...After Gretzky
December 17th, 2020 The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the 2020-21 NHL...
Oilers' 2020-21 Milestones: Holland & McDavid Can Join Elite Company
December 11th, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers are a storied franchise with a lot of history. Eight Hall of Famers have played for the team, alongside a multitude of other talented contributors. Many Oilers' franchise records are well out of reach thanks to the greatest player to play the game, but there are plenty of milestones that are achievable for the...
