Staff

Joseph Furtado is a versatile play-by-play broadcaster and on-air personality. Originally from California, he has called a wide range of sports for various networks such as Pac-12 Network, WBRZ (abc), and Blaze Radio. Furtado is set to enter his second season with the Bayou State Rougarou. Having previously served as the voice of the Baton Rouge Zydeco during their inaugural season in 2023-24 and 2 seasons with the Monroe Moccasins of the FPHL, Joseph is back in the booth for another season of Rougarou hockey!
Furtado is a proud graduate of the prestigious Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University, where he earned both a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Journalism and a Master of Arts in Mass Communication.

Pete Fricano returns to the Bayou State Rougarou to resume the color commentary role alongside long time broadcast partner Joseph Furtado. Originally from Chicago and now residing in New Orleans, Pete returns as the team’s broadcaster for year two with the Rougarou. With over 30 years of experience as a goaltender and goaltending coach, Fricano offers profound knowledge and insight into the game. His extensive playing and coaching career will once again enrich the broadcast with expert analysis, detailed commentary and Easter eggs along the way. Pete also serves the Executive Operations Assistant, Corporate Partner Executive and Consultant to the team.