Ted Donato


Edward Paul Donato is an American former ice hockey player who played in the NHL, who currently serves as the head coach for the Harvard University hockey team. Donato's son, Ryan Donato, was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Donato was born in Boston, Massachusetts, but grew up in Dedham, Massachusetts.

Playing career

Donato was selected 98th overall in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft by the Boston Bruins. He played hockey at his high school, Catholic Memorial, before moving on to play college hockey at Harvard University and then moving to the NHL for the 1991–92 season. He played 796 career NHL games, scoring 150 goals and 197 assists for 347 points. During his career, Donato played for the Bruins, New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Dallas Stars, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, and New York Rangers.
He played his youth hockey for the Hyde Park Eagles, a Boston neighborhood organization, where a banner still hangs honoring his time playing for Hyde Park Youth Hockey.
Donato is the second professional hockey player to appear on the show The Price Is Right, the first player in the NHL to appear.
Donato is currently the head coach for the Harvard University hockey team.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Head coaching record

Awards and honors