OSHAWA, ON – The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have re-signed transition player Colton Watkinson to a one-year deal, pending league approval.
Watkinson has been a steady force on the back end and in transition for the FireWolves organization for eight seasons and will continue to bring the energy heading into the 2026-2027 season.
The Burlington, ON native was drafted 7th overall in the 2017 NLL Entry Draft by the New England Black Wolves (now the Oshawa FireWolves) and is one of the longest tenured players on the FireWolves roster. In his career he has collected 101 points (40g, 61a), 488 loose balls, and 95 caused turnovers in 125 games played. Watkinson was a key part of the FireWolves run to the 2024 NLL Finals as he scored 3 goals in 5 playoff games.
During the Inaugural Season in Oshawa, he had a career high of 16 blocked shots and helped spark transition with 10 assists on the year. He would miss the last five games due to injury, but is ready to be back in the lineup for what should be an exciting second season in the Durham Region for the FireWolves.
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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 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 premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. Visit OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
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