Nyorai kupfuurira kweiyi ndima - Donatelli akanyorwa mumutambo wechishanu, 98th yose, mu 1984 NHL Entry Draft
neNew York Rangers. Mushure memwaka mitatu neBoston University uye imwe nechikwata chenyika cheU.S., Donatelli akaita NHL yake yekutanga neMinnesota North Stars mumwaka wa1989-90.