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About Lou Orlando

Lou Orlando is an alum of Fordham University, where he covered the New York Rangers for three seasons as a WFUV Sports beat reporter. The Brooklyn native is a lifelong Rangers fan and has contributed to Forever Blueshirts since 2024. In college, Lou served as the Assistant Sports Editor of The Fordham Ram, the university's student-run newspaper, as well as the play-by-play voice of Fordham Athletics on 90.7 FM WFUV. Along with his work at Sportsnaut, Lou also covers the Indiana Fever and WNBA for Sports Illustrated.

New York Sirens goalie Kayle Osborne.
2026-06-05

Sirens GM Pascal Daoust explains Kayle Osborne expansion decision

Phase 1 of the PWHL’s 2026 expansion process showcased how much organizations value goaltending. Seven of the League’s eight existing…
New York Sirens forward Kristyna Kaltounkova fist bumps goalie Kayle Osborne
2026-06-04

Sirens Sounds: What’s next after protecting Fillier, Kaltounkova, O’Brien

Breaking down what's next after the New York Sirens protect Sarah Fillier, Kristyna Kaltounkova, and Casey O'Brien in PWHL expansion.
New York Sirens rookie Casey O'Brien celebrates with Sarah Fillier after a power-play goal.
2026-06-02

PWHL Phase 1 preview: Why Sirens must protect top 3 forwards at all costs

Previewing Phase 1 of the PWHL expansion process, including why the New York Sirens must protect Sarah Fillier and their…
New York Sirens rookie center Casey O'Brien celebrates a hat trick against the Seattle Torrent.
2026-05-28

Sirens Sounds: Casey O’Brien named finalist for PWHL Rookie of the Year

Breaking down the latest New York Sirens headlines, including Casey O'Brien being named a finalist for PWHL Rookie of the…
New York Sirens defenders Maja Nylen Persson and Micah Zandee-Hart protect the net against the Ottawa Charge.
2026-05-22

New York Sirens report cards: Grading captain Micah Zandee-Hart, D-corps

With the conclusion of the Walter Cup Final, the offseason is officially upon us — and that means more end-of-season…
Sarah Fillier carries the puck for the New York Sirens, with rookie forward Casey O'Brien trailing.
2026-05-20

New York Sirens report cards: Grading forwards, including Sarah Fillier

Ranking all New York Sirens forwards, including star Sarah Fillier, after the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.
New York Sirens general manager Pascal Daoust poses with No. 3 overall pick, rookie forward Casey O'Brien.
2026-05-04

Sirens GM Pascal Daoust talks offseason, expansion rumors

Breaking down exit interviews from New York Sirens general manager Pascal Daoust ahead of a massive PWHL offseason.
New York Sirens rookie forward Kristyna Kaltounkova fires a shot against the Minnesota Frost.
2026-04-27

Key takeaways from Sirens exit day, including Kaltounkova injury update

Breaking down the main headlines from New York Sirens exit day, including an injury update on rookie forward Kristyna Kaltounkova.
Boston Fleet forward Ella Huber celebrates with rookie Abby Newhook after scoring a goal against the New York Sirens to put Boston up 2-0.
2026-04-26

Sirens blanked by Boston in season finale: Takeaways

Recapping and analyzing the New York Sirens' 4-0 loss to the Boston Fleet, including coach Greg Fargo's thoughts on expansion.
New York Sirens forwards Sarah Fillier and Casey O'Brien celebrate with defender Allyson Simpson, who scored the 1-0 overtime winner against the Toronto Sceptres.
2026-04-22

Sirens eliminated from playoffs in bittersweet OT win: Takeaways

Recapping and analyzing the New York Sirens' 1-0 overtime win over the Toronto Sceptres, as New York is eliminated from…