Word: donato
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...everyone who gets called by Bob Barker to "C'mon down," like Donato was last spring break when he visited The Price is Right studios in California. And even then, it's a one-in-three shot to make the Showcase Showdown, like Donato did with his 75-cent spin of the infamous wheel...
...native of nearby Dedham, Donato became a local hero at Beantown's Catholic Memorial High School, racking up an all-time Catholic Conference high 214 career points. He led Memorial to a pair of state championships in his final two years, when he was named Division I high school Player of the Year by The Boston Globe...
...years playing, I don't think I've ever seen a guy with a better set of hands," says classmate Peter Ciavaglia, who has played with Donato since adolescence on the under-16 and under-17 national teams...
...transcending Donato's stickhandling skill is an intangible ability to perform under pressure. Harvard goalie Chuckie Hughes, who tended the twines at Catholic Memorial during Donato's senior year, marvels at Donato's ability to excel in the clutch...
Like the time during Donato's senior year when Memorial was down to outclassed Malden Catholic, 6-5, near the buzzer. When Memorial tied the game in the last minute, the coach told Donato to end it. Donato took the puck behind his own net and promptly flew end-to-end, singlehandedly faking out Malden's entire team to push the puck in for the victory...