Massimo DiDonna
About
Massimo is a 200 foot player with relentless hustle on both the forecheck and backcheck. He can score goals and make plays, while also locking things down defensively. Covering his points, winning puck battles, and using his long reach to disrupt plays, Massimo is a well rounded player in all areas of the ice.
Player Profile
Puck Possesion
Massimo is confident and patient with the puck. He uses his size and skating to shield off defenders, waiting for opportunities to open up.
Watch Here200 Foot Play
Massimo's ability to transition from offensive scenarios to defensive, and vise versa, makes him an extremely well rounded player who can fit in many roles.
Watch HereGoal Scoring & Playmaking
Massimo produces offensively with a quick shot, deceptive puck handling, and heads up passing. He averaged over a point per game in his 2025/26 season with the Titans.
Watch HereHockey IQ
Massimo is a heads up player who's patient with and without the puck. He reads the game well, forces turnovers, and identifies opportunities.
Watch HereOutside the Rink
Massimo enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He enjoys watching professional sports, and is a diehard New York Rangers fan.
Massimo & his dad at the Yankee's game
Training
Massimo works closely with former NHL Center Joe Gambardella, who reviews film to break down aspects of his game. Massimo reviews film on a weekly basis, aiming to take one or two actionable insights from Joe's teachings to apply for his next game. This has allowed him to develop drastically over the past season, and understand his personal strengths and weaknesses at an in depth level.
Massimo 's Hockey Timeline
Massimo had an impressive performance with Berdnikov Hockey, where the team finished first place with a 3-0-1 record. In the game film attached, he displayed defensive discipline, holding down all 200 feet of the ice. Massimo also contributed significantly offensively, with 2G & 3A in 6GP.