OSHAWA, ON – As a member of the Mohawk Nation, Doug Jamieson carries a deep connection to the game of lacrosse and its origins. “Playing lacrosse it’s big in the Indigenous community, especially where I come from, it’s kind of everyone does it,” Jamieson said. “For our people, it’s much more than a game. It’s a way of life and needs to be treated with respect and played the right way.”
The FireWolves will hold their Indigenous Heritage Night, which is always a highlight of the season as an opportunity to honour and highlight the roots of the game. The FireWolves have three Indigenous players on their roster (Doug Jamieson, Blake McDonald, and Hawi Francis) who are incredible representatives of their communities. Jamieson has been one of the best goalies in the National Lacrosse League during his career.
Doug Jamieson has continued his strong presence in net during the 2025-2026 season, ranking third in the NLL with a 83.2% save percentage, allowing only 31 goals on 185 shots. More than the numbers, Jamieson’s biggest impact has been his ability to keep games close. In the team’s low-scoring and tightly contested matchups, he has kept the game within reach, making key saves, allowing the team to settle into their game.
Jamieson won the 2020 Goaltender of the Year award and was also a finalist for the award in 2024, ranking second in the NLL with a 80% save percentage. In that campaign, he also ranked third with a 10.12 goals against average and contributed 9 assists. Jamieson has made an impact this season on the FireWolves’ transition game, with two assists, including one on the game-winning goal in the FireWolves’ home opener.
Outside of the NLL, Jamieson has made an impact as a role model for the Indigenous community, saying, “I try to be a good role model just cause I remember being in that spot and guys like Cody Jamieson and Sid Smith kind of being the role models and paving the way for me. So, I’m just trying to give back to the next generation.”
Doug Jamieson playing with the Haudenosaunee on September 22, 2024 in the World Lacrosse Box Championships in Utica, New York, USA.
That sense of pride and responsibility has followed Jamieson throughout his career. “Lacrosse has been everything to me,” he said. “It’s what I did right from the first sport I played and kind of been my main sport all the way through. And now I’m lucky enough to do it as a job.”
Jamieson has found success between the pipes not only for the FireWolves but also with the Haudenosaunee box lacrosse team and the Six Nations Chiefs. Most recently, leading the Six Nations to a three-peat, turning aside 43 shots in Game 7 of the Mann Cup Final.
Fans can watch Doug Jamieson in action tomorrow night January 3 at the Tribute Communities Centre as they face the Halifax Thunderbirds at 7 pm on Indigenous Heritage Night.
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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.
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