The Italian Olympian never expected Seattle to call her name at the 2026 PWHL Draft. After a career built on taking chances, Gabriella Durante is embracing the uncertainty again as she prepares to fight for a roster spot.
2026 Olympics
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A 25-player roster would have earned Canada gold
Adding two more players to Team Canada’s roster may have been the difference between Gold and Silver at Milan.
Posted inPWHL
235 Players Declare for PWHL Draft
This is the highest number of declaring players since the inaugural draft.
Posted inThe Ice Garden
An Olympian’s Scrapbook: Rei Halloran
From NCAA DIII to the world’s biggest stage, Team Japan goaltender Rei Halloran’s journey to the 2026 Winter Olympics was anything but conventional.
Posted inMontréal Victoire
Montréal Victoire sign Italian captain Nadia Mattivi, place Poulin on LTIR
The Montréal Victoire have signed Italian captain Nadia Mattivi to a standard player agreement.
Posted inThe IX Sports Podcast
The IX Sports Podcast: PWHL, SNL and the Olympic hangover
Maya Smith and Melissa Burgess recap a couple high-profile weeks for women’s hockey
Posted inFeatures, IIHF, Olympics, Team Switzerland
2026 Olympic Recap: Switzerland
Thanks to goaltending and their star forward, Switzerland’s coming home from the Milan Olympics with a Bronze for the second time in history.
Posted inMultimedia
Crease Huddles Ep. 11 Part One & Part Two
The Olympics are over so Crease Huddles is back with Episode 11 featuring your favourite nerdy podcast hosts, Natalia and Geremy. Listen as they discuss the Olympics and various league playoffs starting!
Posted inIIHF
2026 Olympic Recap: United States
With the 2026 Olympics in the rearview mirror, it’s time to reflect on some of the top U.S. storylines and players, plus take a look at where you can follow the players now as they continue their professional and collegiate seasons.
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2026 Olympics Recap: Czechia
Czechia came up short of a medal at the 2026 Olympic Games. Let’s unpack a tournament full of highs and lows for Team Czechia.
