OSHAWA, ON – The Oshawa FireWolves are set for their fourth game of the 2025-2026 National Lacrosse League action in another All-Canadian matchup as they host the Vancouver Warriors at the Tribute Communities Centre. The FireWolves hold a record of 1-2 and are looking to get back to the .500 mark.
The game will be Teddy Bear Toss Night and fans are encouraged to bring bears to throw when the FireWolves score their first goal in the second quarter.
Faceoff is set for tonight at 7:30 PM ET and will be available to watch on TSN, TSN+, ESPN+, and NLL+.
Offensive Opportunity
Over the last two games, the FireWolves offence has been improving with each shift. They’ve generated more chances and are setting good picks to open those scoring lanes. As well, the offence has been on the powerplay a total of 12 times and tallied a lot of shots on goal. Oshawa has struggled to find the back of the net but the matchup against Vancouver could help them break out. Alex Simmons has broken out for the FireWolves with five goals and five assists along with Tye Kurtz scoring four goals and seven points.
Home Sweet Home
The FireWolves return to the Tribute Communities Centre after a two-game road trip where they will be greeted to a warm welcome from the Durham Region. The FireWolves began their inaugural season in Oshawa where they defeated the Toronto Rock in a one-goal game. The fans were loud and passionate to see professional lacrosse in Oshawa and will do so again on Friday night. With the FireWolves back at home, fans will get to see them play once more before the calendar turns to 2026.
Warriors Coming To Town
The Vancouver Warriors are coming to Oshawa after a win over the Las Vegas Desert Dogs last week where they are looking to continue their win streak. The Warriors are a fierce and vicious team that love to play physical and block shots. They also love to push the ball in transition and know how to play lock-down defence. With their ability to run the floor and shoot from anywhere on offence, the Warriors will be looking for their first road win of the season.
FireWolves Players To Watch
Alex Simmons is the teams top scorer with five goals and 10 points. He has gotten off to a hot start and is looking to continue it against Vancouver.
Mike Byrne has been working hard at the face off dot and has won 55% of his draws. With a matchup against Vancouver coming up and they not having their draw guy, look to Byrne to win more draws and gain secondary possessions.
Doug Jamieson has been great thus far. He has allowed 23 goals and holds a 7.98 Goals Against Average and been solid in net. With Vancouver having lethal shooters, Jamieson will be up to the task to stop them and is eyeing his second win of the season.
Opposing Players To Watch
Keegan Bal has been the Warriors most consistent scorer as he’s recorded 10 assists already through two games.
Owen Grant has turned into a Transition Player of the Year candidate with his ability to the run the floor and scoring prowess.
Christian Del Bianco has been one of the leagues best goaltender and loves to push the ball in transition and will be a goaltending duel between him and Jamieson.
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 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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