Stuart Skinner, born on November 1, 1998, is a talented goaltender currently playing for his hometown Edmonton Oilers in the NHL as of 2024. Chosen by the Oilers in the third round, 78th overall, in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, Skinner’s career began in the Alberta Major Bantam Hockey League with Edmonton’s South Side Athletic Club. He progressed to play major junior hockey in the Western Hockey League, first with the Lethbridge Hurricanes, where he created franchise history by scoring an empty-net goal.
Skinner continued to excel after joining the Oilers, ultimately leading to his NHL debut on January 31, 2021, where he earned his first win. His strong 2022–23 season saw him take over as the Oilers’ starting goalie, recording a .914 save percentage and receiving an All-Star Game selection. In the 2023–24 season, Skinner set a new Oilers franchise record with 11 consecutive wins.
Who is the wife of Stuart Skinner?
Stuart Skinner is married to Chloe Ing aka Chloe Skinner. She is a native of Alberta, Canada. As per reports, the couple met during Skinner’s stint with Lethbridge Hurricanes in the WHL.
Stuart Skinner shared how his family life, especially his role as a father and husband to Chloe Skinner, helps him stay present in professional hockey. He describes the experience of balancing family with his career as “a very magical experience,” as per The Hockey News.
While discussing the challenges of balancing his roles, Skinner said via Hockey Writers:
“Work demands a lot of your time - even when you get to go home there are moments where you’re just thinking about hockey.”
Yet, he sees family life as a grounding force, saying:
"I actually find it really helpful having a family and also being a father. It helps you really focus on spending time with your wife."
How many kids do Stuart Skinner and Chloe Skinner have?
Stuart Skinner and his wife Chloe Skinner have one child, a son named Beau. They recently announced they are expecting their second child, due in 2025. Chloe shared the news with a post captioned “Big brother Beau,” hinting at Beau’s upcoming role with the new addition to the family.
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