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One of the exciting stories from the men’s hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics has been fun to watch, but might still be a little way away from the big time.

Anaheim Ducks News / Total Apex Sports / February 12

Clara’s Breakout Night Ends in Pain as Italy Loses Its Rising Star

Italy entered the World Junior Championship hoping to survive the early rounds, but no one expected the night to revolve around 18‑year‑old goaltender Damian Clara.

Anaheim Ducks News / Professor Press Box / February 11

Who Is Damian Clara? Meet Italy’s Rising Goalie Star

If you caught the recent Olympic game between Italy and Sweden, you probably noticed one name shining on the ice: Damian Clara. The 21-year-old goalie for Team Italy—and Anaheim Ducks prospect—was single-handedly keeping his team in the game before getting hurt trying to stop a breakaway from Vancouver Canucks star Elias Pettersson.

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How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / Canucksarmy / February 11

Olympic Hockey Recap: Clara nearly steals game from Sweden and Pettersson; Slafkovsky’s big day lifts Slovakia past Finland

What a breath of fresh air it was to watch best on best with NHL talent on the ice for the first time in 12 years. The day kicked off with a match between Slovakia and Finland.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / February 11

Who is Damian Clara, Italy’s first true star hockey prospect?

A total of 13 players with Italian citizenship have been drafted by NHL teams. Almost all of them were born in North America and eventually naturalized to play for the Italian national team.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 11

Olympic Hockey Preview: Canucks’ Pettersson and Lankinen lead off 2026 Men’s Olympic Hockey Tournament

Well, Vancouver Canucks fans, we’ve finally made it: NHL players are officially back in the Olympics. And even more exciting for Vancouver fans, they get to watch a pair of Canucks on opening day.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 27

3 Players on Italy’s Men’s Team to Watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics

On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the Italian Ice Sports Federation announced its final roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics, which will be held in Milan-Cortina in February. Italy’s first game will be on Wednesday, Feb.

Olympics News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Italy unveils men’s roster for 2026 Winter Olympics

The home team has its troops ready to represent their country on the biggest stage in sports. On Tuesday, the Italian Ice Sports Federation announced it’s men’s hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics was revealed.

Anaheim Ducks News / Breakaway on SI / July 18, 2025

Ducks Prospect Hoping Olympic Performance Leads to NHL

Anaheim Ducks goalie Damian Clara made NHL history when he was selected in the second round of the 2023 NHL Draft. Clara became the first Italian-born player ever selected in the draft.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / June 16, 2025

Clara, Larkin among initial six players named to Italy’s 2026 Olympic team

The first slate of names representing the hosts in next year’s tournament has been released. On Monday, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) released the first six names playing for Team Italy at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Anaheim Ducks News / House of Hockey / February 15, 2025

Anaheim Ducks prospect signs with new team after shocking contract termination

Anaheim Ducks prospect netminder Damian Clara has himself a new team today after his season was disrupted by a shocking move. The Anaheim Ducks have shown some signs of improvement this season but they remain one of the worst teams in the NHL, as they currently sit in 6th place in the Pacific Division.

NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / October 26, 2024

Red Wings Prospect Wins Game With Spectacular Tally

Detroit Red Wings prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka did it again. The sensational defenseman was netting a highlight-reel goal to snap a 4-4 tie, scoring the winner in what would be a 6-4 Skelleftea AIK SHL victory over Farjestad.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / June 4, 2024

Ducks sign goalie Damian Clara to entry-level contract

The Anaheim Ducks have signed Italian-born goaltender Damian Clara to a three-year, entry-level contract. Clara was selected No. 60 overall in the 2023 NHL Draft.

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