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Olympic Goalie Durante Eyes PWHL After Stellar Performance
14 Feb
Summary
- Gabriella Durante impressed despite Italy's Olympic ice hockey exit.
- Her outstanding performance drew attention from potential PWHL scouts.
- Italy reached the quarter-finals, surprising many in the tournament.
Italy's Olympic women's ice hockey journey concluded on Friday with a match against the United States. Though the U.S. team secured a dominant victory, Italian goalie Gabriella Durante delivered an exceptional performance that has generated considerable buzz.
Durante, 25, faced immense pressure throughout the game, including seeing 20 shots in the opening period alone. Despite the scoreline, her tenacious saves and confident demeanor drew praise from Italy's coach, Eric Bouchard, who described her as "phenomenal" and "remarkable."
Her impressive displays during the tournament have not gone unnoticed by professional scouts. Coach Bouchard specifically mentioned that Durante's performance against top international talent will likely attract attention from the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL), suggesting a promising future for the goalie.
Durante herself expressed enjoyment in the high-stakes environment, stating that playing against the best was a dream scenario. The team's surprising advance to the quarter-finals was a testament to their collective effort and spirit throughout the competition.
