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Carlo Colaiacovo

Born:Jan. 27, 1983Draft:2001, Toronto Maple Leafs, #17 Overall
Hometown:Toronto, ON, CANPosition:D
Known For:Radio careerShoots/Catches:Left
National Team:Canada/Italy

Carlo Colaiacovo (/ˌkoʊleɪˈækəvoʊ/ koh-lay-AH-kə-voh; born January 27, 1983) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently co-hosting a show on Canada’s TSN 1050 radio station, First Up with Korolnek and Colaiacovo. He most recently played for Adler Mannheim in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). Colaiacovo has an identical twin brother, Paulo Colaiacovo, who has also played professional ice hockey, as a goaltender.

Carlo Colaiacovo
Carlo Colaiacovo (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)

Carlo Colaiacovo Statistics

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Achievements

  • CHL Top Prospects Game 2000-2001
  • OHL Champion 2001-2002
  • OHL Second All-Star Team 2001-2002
  • U20 WJC Silver Medal 2001-2002
  • OHL Second All-Star Team 2002-2003
  • U20 WJC All-Star Team 2002-2003
  • U20 WJC Most Assists (9) 2002-2003
  • U20 WJC Most Assists by Defenseman (9) 2002-2003
  • U20 WJC Most Points by Defenseman (10) 2002-2003
  • U20 WJC Silver Medal 2002-2003
  • Spengler Cup Winner (Team Canada) 2012-2013

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