Career
Donatelli was a long-time minor league player in the American Hockey League (AHL) and International Hockey League (IHL). He played 35 games in the National Hockey League (National Hockey League). Donatelli was drafted in the fifth round, 98th overall, in the 1984 National Hockey League Entry Draft by the New York Rangers.
After three seasons with Boston University and one with the United States. national team, Donatelli made his National Hockey League debut with the Minnesota North Stars during the 1989-1990 season.
Donatelli played a full season with the International Hockey League"s San Diego Gulls in 1990-1991, and joined the National Hockey League"s Boston Bruins briefly in the 1991-1992 season. After several seasons in the IHL and American Hockey League, as well as one in Roller Hockey International with the San Diego Barracudas, Donatelli retired in 1996.