Elena Orlando
| Elena Orlando | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
15 June 1992 Chico, California, USA | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) | ||
| Weight | 141 lb (64 kg; 10 st 1 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NWHL team Former teams |
Connecticut Whale New York Riveters | ||
| Playing career | 2014–present | ||
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Elena Orlando (born June 15, 1992) is an American professional ice hockey player for the Connecticut Whale of the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL).
Personal life[edit]
Orlando played collegiate-level women's ice hockey and rugby for Quinnipiac University in Connecticut.[1]
Playing career[edit]
Orlando played ice hockey in Sweden for one year after college.[2]
NWHL[edit]
Orlando joined the New York Riveters for the inaugural 2015–16 NWHL season as a defender.[3] On January 8, 2016, a hit by Micaela Long on New York Riveters captain Ashley Johnston sparked a line brawl between New York Riveters and Connecticut Whale players, including Orlando. Orlando was subsequently suspended for one game by the NWHL's Player Safety Committee alongside Long.[4][5][6]
In August 2016, Orlando joined the Connecticut Whale as a practice player for the 2016–17 NWHL season season.[7]
In September 2016, Orlando was promoted to the Whale's full-time roster with a one-year, $12,000 contract following the departure of team captain Jessica Koizumi.[8] In March 2017, Orlando won an NWHL Foundation Award for her performance during the 2016/17 season.[9]
On May 18, 2017, it was announced that Orlando had re-signed with the Connecticut Whale for the 2017–18 NWHL season.[10]
References[edit]
- ↑ Cimini, Kaitlin (12 August 2015). "Elena Orlando: Defensive Forward or Defender for NWHL?". Today's Slapshot. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- ↑ Murphy, Connor (29 November 2015). "nterview with Elena Orlando of the New York Riveters". Blueshirt Banter. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- ↑ Nelson, Dustin. "Elena Orlando, Corinne Buie Sign With NWHL Squads". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
- ↑ Leahy, Sean (January 8, 2016). "NWHL brawl results in suspensions, new warning system (Video)". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
- ↑ National Post Staff (8 January 2016). "Two players suspended after New York Riveters-Connecticut Whale line brawl in NWHL game". The National Post. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
- ↑ Jaeger, Max (12 January 2016). "Riveters hockey player suspended for pummeling opponent". Brooklyn Daily. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- ↑ Nelson, Dustin L. (26 August 2016). "Connecticut Whale Announce 2016-17 Practice Players". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ↑ Murphy, Mike (12 September 2016). "Elena Orlando Signs with Connecticut Whale". Blueshirt Banter. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- ↑ Balf, Celia (14 March 2017). "NWHL Awards recognizes the top players this season". Excelle Sports. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- ↑ NWHL (18 May 2017). "Defender Elena Orlando Re-Signs with Whale". NWHL.Zone. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
External links[edit]
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com
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