BRAMPTON, ON – The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) will begin Training Camp presented by Vanguard Athletic Performance this weekend as they prepare for their inaugural season in Oshawa. Week 1 of Training Camp will be held on Saturday and Sunday at Brampton Memorial Arena and will be the first step toward the FireWolves Home Opener against the Toronto Rock on Friday, November 28 at the Tribute Communities Centre.
The FireWolves were one win away from a postseason berth last season but fell short of the playoffs. They are two years removed from their run to the 2024 NLL Finals with the core of that team returning to start a new chapter in the team’s history in the Durham Region.
“We are looking forward to getting players acclimated to our systems and getting into teaching right away,” said Glenn Clark, General Manager and Head Coach of the Oshawa FireWolves. “It is always a balance between evaluation and preparation so we will be looking at getting the players prepared for the season.”
The Training Camp roster for the 2025-2026 season includes 21 returning players and 10 newcomers. 2025 NLL Rookie of the Year Dyson Williams returns for his second season with teammates Alex Simmons, Tye Kurtz, and Ethan Walker highlighting the FireWolves’ dangerous offense. Doug Jamieson will return in net and be backstopped by an experienced FireWolves defence that added Kyle Rubisch, four-time NLL Defensive Player of the Year, in the offseason.
“We’re obviously excited to have Kyle Rubisch join; his experience and excellence will be good for our group,” said Clark. “And it’s always interesting to see how the draft picks perform. They have a relatively small window to impress, so they need to be ready to compete quickly.”
Here are the 31 players vying for a spot on the 2025-2026 roster:
Forwards: Alex Simmons, Dyson Williams, Tye Kurtz, Kyle Jackson, Johnathan Peshko, Ethan Walker, Taggart Clark, Hawi Francis, Dante Kulas, Corson Kealey
Defence: Nick Chaykowsky, Joel Coyle, Mike Byrne, Colton Watkinson, Zachary Young, Blake Gibson-McDonald, Joe Nardella, Patrick Kaschalk, Will Johansen, Jackson Nishimura, Zac Masson, Jaxon Fridge, Kyle Rubisch, Ben MacDonnell, Hayden Summers-Thompson, Jakson Raposo, Brendon Hoeschmann
Goalies: Doug Jamieson, Andrew Kidd, Zach Richards, Cam Pilon
Training Camp will continue for the FireWolves throughout the month of November with practices and scrimmages against other NLL opponents.
November, 8 – Practice
November, 9 – Exhibition Game vs Las Vegas Desert Dogs at 3 pm
Iroquois Lacrosse Arena in Hagersville, ON
November, 14 – Exhibition Game vs Halifax Thunderbirds at 7 pm
November, 15 – Exhibition Game vs Ottawa Black Bears at 7 pm
Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa, ON
November, 21 – Practice
November, 22 – Practice
Brampton Memorial Arena in Brampton, ON
Be a part of history and get your tickets now to watch the Oshawa FireWolves inaugural game and Home Opener on Friday, November 28 at 7:30 pm against the Toronto Rock at the Tribute Communities Centre.
Visit www.oshawafirewolves.com for more information on tickets and team news.
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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