LA DOLCE VITA ON ICE
25 Years. One Legacy. The History of Italian Hockey.
A powerful documentary following Brad’s journey through 25 years of professional ice hockey in Italy.
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A North American coach, a European journey, and 25 years of hockey in Italy!
This documentary explores the evolution of ice hockey in Italy through the 25-year experience of Brad, a former North American professional player and coach who lived and worked in the country. It offers a practical and authentic perspective on how the sport developed outside its traditional markets.
From local rinks to international competition, the film highlights the challenges Italian hockey faced and the people who contributed to its growth. Brad’s role as both coach and insider provides a rare viewpoint, combining technical knowledge with cultural understanding.
Drawing on his Italian heritage and professional background, Brad connects North American and European hockey systems, revealing how discipline, structure, and long-term commitment shaped the game in Italy.
While residing in Italy, Brad set out to write and produce this documentary with a clear purpose: to bring friends, family, and sports fans into the world of hockey in the land of La Dolce Vita. His story unfolds alongside the story of the sport itself, highlighting moments of struggle, growth, and pride that mirror the broader journey of Italian hockey.
This documentary offers timely context and insight into a hockey culture that continues to evolve, built over 25 years of work on and off the ice.
BLAST FROM THE PAST
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Experience Italian Hockey with Brad
Brad’s hockey tours offer teams the opportunity to experience European hockey first-hand.
Built on 25 years of professional coaching experience, each tour is custom designed to combine high-level competition with cultural immersion. The Italy–Switzerland Hockey Tour includes games against local European teams, including Swiss opponents and top Italian clubs, alongside training sessions and Euro Hockey Clinics. The journey moves through Lake Como, Milan, Venice, and Rome, blending hockey with iconic destinations.

Open to men’s and women’s teams, college programs, ACHA, and youth teams, the experience includes four-star hotels, luxury transportation, boating excursions, and expert guidance throughout.
This is a practical, competitive, and well-structured hockey experience, designed by a coach, for players and teams looking to grow on and off the ice.
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