FIREWOLVES CONTINUE TRAINING CAMP WITH EXHIBITION CAMP THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14: PRESENTED BY VANGUARD ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

Oshawa, ON – This past weekend the Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) completed their second week of training camp presented by Vanguard Athletic Performance. The FireWolves participated in both a practice, and an exhibition game against the Georgia Swarm where they recorded a win. This weekend the FireWolves return to Oshawa for their upcoming exhibition game against the Rochester Knighthawks at the Tribute Communities Centre on Saturday November 14th.  

Week 2 of training camp for the Oshawa FireWolves was held at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena in Hagersville ON. The FireWolves hosted 34 passionate players eager to make the final roster. On Sunday the FireWolves competed in an exhibition game against the Georgia Swarm where they secured an 18-10 win.   

“There were a couple things I was looking for and I saw a lot of it,” said Glenn Clark, Head Coach and General Manager of the Oshawa FireWolves when referring to what he was hoping to see in the exhibition game against the Georgia Swarm. “The biggest thing was the level of compete.”  

FireWolves offence showed a balanced effort beginning with Alex Simmons scoring the 1st goal of the game. Carson Moyer and FireWolves rookie Andrew Bowman were forces in the offense with Moyer leading the teams scoring with 4 goals, and Bowman with 2. Tye Kurtz, Dyson Williams, Dante Kulas, Will Johansen, Taggart Clark, and Brady Kearnan also scored goals leading the FireWolves to a successful win over the Georgia Swarm. In net, Doug Jamieson played the first half allowing only 3 goals, followed by Andrew Kidd in the 3rd quarter and Laine Hruska in the 4th.  

“We don’t get too excited about exhibition games, but you can get excited about the energy and the compete,” said Clark about the FireWolves players performance in training camp.  

Coming up next, on Friday November 13th the FireWolves will travel to the Meridian Centre in St. Catharines ON for an exhibition game against the Las Vegas Desert Dogs. Then the FireWolves will bring the energy home to the Tribute Communities Centre on Saturday November 14th, facing the Rochester Knighthawks in their third exhibition game of the preseason. This is the first time fans will get to watch the FireWolves this season and will prepare them for their home opener on Friday November 27th against the Saskatchewan Rush.  

The two games this weekend will mean that rosters will be flexible in order for coaches to review the performances of individual players on the training camp roster. 

In March of the 2025-2026 season, the Oshawa FireWolves played the Rochester Knighthawks and lost 18-11 despite impressive performances from players like Dawson Theede and Alex Simmons with Simmons scoring 6 points (1g, 5a) and Theede scoring 4 points (2g, 2a). The FireWolves are looking to settle the score this year by securing a win against the Knighthawks on November 14th.  

“Everything is about what’s next,” said Clark when talking about the FireWolves upcoming exhibition game against the Rochester Knighthawks. “Their job is to be better every single week.”  

The training camp roster remains the same as the previous weekend with the addition of forward Kyle Waters, who was recently released from the Rochester Knighthawks.  

FireWolves Players to Watch 

Alex Simmons, captain of the Oshawa FireWolves, had impressive performances in both the exhibition game against the Georgia Swarm, and in intersquad scrimmages. Simmons has scored 7 goals and been a leader on the FireWolves offence. 

Joe Nardella, returning from injury, has been a force on the dot winning many faceoffs for the FireWolves offence in training camp. Nardella looks to show his skills on Saturday by being a major player in FireWolves transition.  

Will Johansen, returning FireWolves defensive player, showed his skills this past weekend scoring a short-handed goal against the Georgia Swarm in the 3rd quarter. Johansen looks to continue his offensive success in the upcoming exhibition game against the Rochester Knighthawks.  

Knighthawks Players to Watch 

Connor Fields is a forward who had an impressive 2025-2026 season scoring 119 points (41g, 78a). Fields led the Knighthawks offence in points and goals last season. 

Ryan Lanchbury is a forward who scored 106 points (24g, 82a) in their 2025-2026 season. Lanchbury led the Knighthawks in assists last season. 

Jake Piseno is a defensive player who was a force in transition in the 2025-2026 season, causing 18 turnovers and scoring 14 points (8g, 6a).  

Regular season for the Oshawa FireWolves begins on Friday November 27th with a home opener at the Tribute Communities Centre against the Saskatchewan Rush. This game marks the exciting beginning of the second season for the FireWolves in Oshawa.  

Tickets for the Nov. 14 Exhibition Game can be purchased at this link: FIREWOLVES VS KNIGHTHAWKS EXHIBITION GAME – NOVEMBER 14 AT 7 PM  

Single Game Tickets for the 2026-2027 can be purchased at this link: FIREWOLVES SINGLE GAME TICKETS   

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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 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 fourth consecutive year during the 2025-26 season. Founded in 1986, the NLL has 12 active member clubs across Canada and the United States. Its comprehensive youth participation development grassroots initiative, NLL UnBOXed™, 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. 

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.