One of the Guys

By Marty Stewart

Published: Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, 9:42 p.m.

Keep an eye on No. 84 at the next Fox Chapel hockey game.

Olivia Villani holds her own on defense.

Yes, Olivia.

A 5-foot-9 junior, Villani has been skating and playing hockey since about age 7. She also plays on the Pittsburgh Elite Girls 16-Under team. She said there is quite a difference playing for the boys team.

“The physicality of the game is at a much higher level, and the guys move faster on the ice,” she said.

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