OSHAWA, ON – The Oshawa FireWolves will continue to prepare for the 2025-2026 National Lacrosse League (NLL) season this weekend as they hit the floor for the first time ever at the Tribute Communities Centre in downtown Oshawa for two exhibition games during Training Camp presented by Vanguard Athletic Performance.
The FireWolves inaugural game in Oshawa is only 14 days away on Friday, November 28 at 7:30 pm against the Toronto Rock.
First, they will face the Halifax Thunderbirds on Friday. This exhibition game is closed to the public. On Saturday, November 15 they will open the doors for fans to get their first glimpse of the FireWolves as they take on the Ottawa Black Bears.
Doors will open at 6 PM, and fans can enter through Gate 1. Faceoff is set for 7:15 PM. The first 3,000 fans will receive a ticket to the game by bringing non-perishable food to put into donation boxes, provided by Feed the Need in Durham, located inside the entrance to the Tribute Communities Centre. Concessions stands and Prospects Bar & Grill will be closed. Accessible seating is available first come first served.
The FireWolves will head into week three of Training Camp with 29 players who will be playing for their spots with the final roster deadline fast approaching.
Forwards: Alex Simmons, Dyson Williams, Tye Kurtz, Kyle Jackson, Johnathan Peshko, Ethan Walker, Taggart Clark, Hawi Francis, Dante Kulas, Corson Kealey
Defence: Nick Chaykowsky, Joel Coyle, Mike Byrne, Colton Watkinson, Zachary Young, Blake Gibson-McDonald, Joe Nardella, Patrick Kaschalk, Will Johansen, Jackson Nishimura, Zac Masson, Jaxon Fridge, Kyle Rubisch, Ben MacDonnell, Hayden Summers-Thompson, Jakson Raposo
Goalies: Doug Jamieson, Andrew Kidd, Zach Richards
Be a part of history and get your tickets now to watch the Oshawa FireWolves all season long at the Tribute Communities Centre.
Visit www.oshawafirewolves.com for more information on tickets and team news.
About Oshawa FireWolves
The Oshawa FireWolves are Durham Region’s professional box lacrosse team, competing in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) out of the Tribute Communities Centre in downtown Oshawa, ON. For more information, visit OshawaFireWolves.com. Follow the team on Facebook at facebook.com/FireWolvesNLL, Twitter @FireWolvesNLL, and Instagram @FireWolvesNLL.
About Vanguard Athletic Performance
At Vanguard, we’re more than a training facility—we’re a community driven by innovation, evidence-based practice, and a passion for unlocking every athlete’s potential. Whether you’re an aspiring youth athlete, a seasoned pro, or an active adult, our cutting-edge programs are designed to optimize performance, prevent injuries, and build lifelong resilience. At Vanguard, you’re not just training—you’re elevating your game with a smarter, science-backed approach.
About National Lacrosse League
The National Lacrosse League (NLL) is North America’s largest professional lacrosse league and welcomed more than 1 million fans for the third consecutive year during the 2024-25 season. Founded in 1986, the NLL is comprised of 14 franchises across Canada and the United States, and recently unveiled its largest brand campaign ever, “Welcome to The Next Major League™” and introduced its comprehensive grassroots initiative, NLL UnBOXed™, that will expand the League’s footprint to 60 communities across North America by 2028. For the latest scores and developments in the National Lacrosse League, please visit: NLL.com and find the NLL on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and TikTok. Games are available live and streaming on TSN, TSN+, the ESPN family of networks, ESPN+, and NLL+.
About Tribute Communities Centre
The Tribute Communities Centre is Durham Region’s premier sports and live entertainment facility and is managed by Oak View Group. The Tribute Communities Centre is home to the Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League, Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League, and hosts a myriad of events including concerts, circuses, ice skating and family shows. Visit TributeCommunitiesCentre.com, and follow on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
About Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in live experience venue development, management, premium hospitality services, and 360-degree solutions for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster of arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions. Founded by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff in 2015, OVG is the leading developer of major new venues either open or under development across four continents. Visit OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
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