Donald Edmund Rigazio (born July 3, 1934) is a former

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who was a member of the

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-winning United States team in

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.Don Rigazio at Sports Reference
/ref> Rigazio played for the

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for three seasons, from 1954 to 1958. He was named best goaltender of the

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. Rigazio then turned professional, playing 61 games in the IHL with the

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and Louisville Rebels during the 1958–59 season, and winning the

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as the IHL's goaltender with the fewest goals allowed during the regular season. Rigazio also played three games in the

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with the Cleveland Barons during the

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