SportsNet Pittsburgh hires Katie Florio as rinkside reporter for Penguins
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 8:01 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
SportsNet Pittsburgh announced on August 31, 2026, that Katie Florio will serve as the new rinkside reporter for its Pittsburgh Penguins broadcast coverage. Florio joins the network ahead of the 2026-27 season to work alongside Josh Getzoff, Colby Armstrong, Phil Bourque, and Dan Potash. Her role will include game-day reporting duties and occasional appearances as a studio host. Florio arrives from the Monumental Sports Network, where she spent two years covering the Washington Capitals in various broadcast and podcast roles. A native of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, she previously held reporter positions for AHL affiliates of the Colorado Avalanche and Chicago Blackhawks. In addition to her hockey coverage, Florio will contribute to SportsNet Pittsburgh broadcasts for the Pirates as a sideline reporter and studio host.
- •Katie Florio joins the SportsNet Pittsburgh broadcast team for the 2026-27 season.
- •Florio previously worked as a host and reporter for the Monumental Sports Network.
- •Her experience includes roles with AHL affiliates for the Colorado Avalanche and Chicago Blackhawks.
- •Florio will also serve as a sideline reporter and studio host for Pirates broadcasts.
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Katie Florio named new rinkside reporter for SportsNet Pittsburgh
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — SportsNet Pittsburgh Names Katie Florio as Rinkside Reporter for Penguins Coverage
"SportsNet Pittsburgh has announced that Katie Florio will be taking over the rinkside reporting duties for the network during coverage of Penguins games this coming season. Florio, a native of Johnstown, will be joining SportsNet Pittsburgh’s broadcast team that consists of Josh Getzoff, Colby Armstrong, Phil Bourque, and Dan Potash. “Katie brings a rare combination […]
"With local roots and deep hockey experience, Katie Florio joins SNP's broadcast team ahead of 2026-27 season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 8:01 PMKatie Florio named new rinkside reporter for SportsNet Pittsburgh
SportsNet Pittsburgh has announced that Katie Florio will be taking over the rinkside reporting duties for the network during coverage of Penguins games this coming season. Florio, a native of Johnstown, will be joining SportsNet Pittsburgh’s broadcast team that consists of Josh Getzoff, Colby Armstrong, Phil Bourque, and Dan Potash. “Katie brings a rare combination […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 5:15 PMSportsNet Pittsburgh Names Katie Florio as Rinkside Reporter for Penguins Coverage
With local roots and deep hockey experience, Katie Florio joins SNP's broadcast team ahead of 2026-27 season.
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