BRAMPTON, ON – The Oshawa FireWolves completed their final week of Training Camp presented by Vanguard Athletic Performance at Brampton Memorial Arena this past weekend as they prepare for their Inaugural Game this Friday, November 28 at 7:30 pm at the Tribute Communities Centre.
There were still many players who were in the mix to make the active roster, along with spots available for the team’s practice roster. Names like Dante Kulas, Hayden Summers-Thompson, Jaxon Fridge, Corson Kealey, and Zach Richards were all players who had a shot of making either roster and showcased their “A” game to the coaching staff.
With lots to compete for in the final days of camp and still a lot to prove, head coach Glenn Clark was impressed with the effort level and how everyone was in contention to make the cut.
“It was good. It was by design, and I’m pleased with everyone’s performance this weekend,” said Clark after the final week of evaluations. “We don’t have a lot of new guys, but you have enough that you want to make sure guys are speaking the same language, making the same decisions on the floor. So it was good, it was good to iron out some of those kinks.”
Heading into the start of a new season is always exciting, and captain Colton Watkinson is entering his eighth season in the NLL and has high expectations for this FireWolves team, many of whom were on the team when they made a trip to the NLL Finals two years ago.
“My job, honestly, this year is going to be a little bit easier as the captain,” said Watkinson. “This team is young, and we know what we’re capable of. We went to the Finals not too long ago and with the same core and a few other pieces we’ve added, I know we can contend for a league championship.”
With training camp now complete and final roster selections being made, the team will turn its focus to this Friday when the FireWolves will begin their inaugural season in the Durham Region when they host one of their new provincial rivals, the Toronto Rock. Clark is excited to play the Rock in game one of the season, and knows it will be a tough start to their 2025-26 campaign.
“The dialog this week for us as coaches will be about ‘what do we think is our best configuration to give us success?’” said Clark, looking ahead to Friday night. “It’s going to be energized. The building will be full. We know what an NLL game looks like, and when you’re doing that in front of a full crowd, it’s going to be exciting. The Durham lacrosse fans have created a lot of buzz around us coming to Oshawa and we know they’re going to bring the energy for our inaugural game and we can’t wait for it.”
The Oshawa FireWolves are pleased to announce their 2025-26 final roster:
Offence
Taggart Clark
Kyle Jackson
Tye Kurtz
Johnathan Peshko
Alex Simmons
Ethan Walker
Dyson Williams
Defence
Mike Byrne
Nick Chaykowsky
Joel Coyle
Jaxon Fridge
Blake Gibson-McDonald
Will Johansen
Patrick Kaschalk
Zac Masson
Jackson Nishimura
Kyle Rubisch
Colton Watkinson
Zachary Young
Goaltenders
Doug Jamieson
Andrew Kidd
Practice Roster
Dante Kulas
Corson Kealey
Hayden Summers-Thompson
Zach Richards
Injured Reserve
Joe Nardella
The FireWolves will now get set for their first game in Oshawa on November 28 at 7:30 PM ET against the Toronto Rock at the Tribute Communities Centre. Fans, please visit oshawafirewolves.com for more information and to purchase your tickets.
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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