Carlo Colaiacovo
What is carlo colaiacovo?
Key facts
Carlo Colaiacovo is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman and current sports broadcaster, best known for his NHL career and his role as co-host of First Up with Korolnek and Colaiacovo on TSN 1050 [1].
Context
Carlo Colaiacovo is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman and sports broadcaster [1]. Born in Toronto, Ontario, on January 27, 1983, he is of Italian-Canadian heritage [2]. He was drafted 17th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2001 NHL Draft [3] and played in the NHL from 1999 to 2018 [2]. Since September 10, 2018, he has co-hosted First Up with Korolnek and Colaiacovo on TSN 1050 [1]. Note that sources also mention a different Carlo Colaiacovo, an Italian businessman linked to Financo and Colacem, who is not the hockey player [3].
Documented claims
- Carlo Colaiacovo played in the NHL between 1999 and 2018. [2]
- He is the twin brother of Paulo Colaiacovo. [1]
- He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, St. Louis Blues, Detroit Red Wings, Philadelphia Flyers, Buffalo Sabres, and Adler Mannheim. [2]
- He began broadcasting on TSN Radio 1050 on September 10, 2018. [1]
Questions and answers
Did Carlo Colaiacovo play in the NHL?
Yes, he played in the NHL between 1999 and 2018 [2].
When did Carlo Colaiacovo retire?
He retired from professional hockey after the 2017–18 season, as his NHL career spanned 1999 to 2018 [2].
Did Carlo Colaiacovo win a Stanley Cup?
The sources do not mention a Stanley Cup win for Carlo Colaiacovo.
What is Carlo Colaiacovo doing now?
He is co-hosting First Up with Korolnek and Colaiacovo on TSN 1050 [1].
Sources
- Carlo Colaiacovo Stats And News | NHL.com — nhl.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- Carlo Colaiacovo - Stats, Contract, Salary & More — eliteprospects.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- Caso Duchini, rinvio a giudizio per otto. C’è anche Carlo Colaiacovo — vivogubbio.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)