Stuart Skinner Nationality

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Stuart Skinner Nationality
Stuart Skinner during a Edmonton Oilers v New Jersey Devils game

Stuart Skinner is a Canadian goaltender for the Edmonton Oilers as of April 2025. He was drafted 78th overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft and signed his entry-level contract in May 2018.

Skinner made his NHL debut on January 31, 2021, earning a win against Ottawa. He recorded his first shutout on February 14, 2022. In 2022–23, he became the Oilers' starter, played 50 games, and was named an NHL All-Star and Calder Trophy finalist. On January 23, 2024, he set a franchise record with 11 straight wins.

Stuart Skinner's nationality

Stuart Skinner is Canadian by nationality and was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. He is the youngest of nine children in a large and active family. His parents are Sam and Sue Skinner. Sam worked in international mediation, and Sue managed their household filled with four boys and five girls. All of the siblings’ names begin with the letter S, following a tradition started by their parents, as per the Edmonton Journal.

Stuart Skinner's hometown

Stuart Skinner is from Edmonton, Alberta. He played minor hockey with the South Side Athletic Club (SSAC) in Edmonton. While there, he played alongside Tyler Benson for two seasons and James Hamblin for one season on the SSAC Lions in the Alberta Major Bantam Hockey League (AMBHL).

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Stuart Skinner's birthplace

Stuart Skinner was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. He represented Canada in international junior competitions, first with Canada Black in the 2014 U17 tournament, where the team placed seventh, and Skinner recorded a 4.05 GAA and .831 SV% across three games. In 2016, he played for Canada’s U18 team, achieving a 2.82 GAA and .860 SV% and finishing in fourth place.

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FAQs on Stuart Skinner

A. Stuart Skinner was born on November 1, 1998.

A. Stuart Skinner is 26 years old as of April 2025.

A. Stuart Skinner is a native of Edmonton, Alberta.

A. Stuart Skinner's NHL save percentage is .905 in the regular season.

A. Stuart Skinner's dad is Sam Skinner.

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