OSHAWA, ON – The Oshawa FireWolves returned to the Tribute Communities Centre this past weekend riding a high from their win in Philadelphia and followed it up with a season sweep of the Wings with another win in Oshawa on Friday, March 13 as they continue to make a late push for the playoffs.
The FireWolves late-season push started in Ottawa where the team put together an amazing effort, but ultimately fell in overtime. The FireWolves were able to quickly brush it off as they headed to Philadelphia to take on the Wings where they found a full 60-minutes skating by with a much needed 13-12 win.
“We needed that kind of win to get back on a good side of things and kind of reset after our bye-week. So yeah it’s good to get back in the win column and build some confidence,” Kyle Rubisch said, adding, “We’re not eliminated from the playoffs until the stats say it mathematically. So, we’re going to just keep working hard towards that.”
The FireWolves brought that momentum back to the Den where they continued those efforts running away with a 11-6 win in front of the home crowd. The offence and defensive group are finding the chemistry they need to make a late-season run and rack up some wins.
The game also saw the return of a legend as the FireWolves welcomed Ryan Benesch back to the lineup after signing him last week (Benesch played for the FireWolves during the 2021-2022 season). He wasted no time slotting back into the FireWolves offence moving to fourth overall in NLL all-time scoring in style, now with 1388 career points. Head Coach Glenn Clark remarked that “He’s been a special player for a long time,” adding that, “you saw those goals just his composure and the way he’s so calm around the ball.”
That was exactly what Clark was looking for as the FireWolves continue to navigate the developmental curve of a young team. Bringing in this veteran leadership and presence is going to help the FireWolves now and in the future. Being a legend of the game “He (Benesch) knows the ins and outs of the game,” Rubisch said, “I think our young guys can learn a lot from him, especially on the offensive side of the ball. So he brings a wealth of knowledge and I’m excited to have him here.”
With new roster addition the FireWolves have put themselves back in the playoff race with a string of wins. With Clark adding, “Nobody’s put a stick in us yet, so we’re going to keep playing and trying to see what we can do and make whatever noise we can make down the stretch and see where it takes us.”
The FireWolves will look to keep this momentum rolling as they return to the Tribute Communities Centre on Saturday, March 28th for Marvel Super Hero night as they take on the Rochester Knighthawks at 7:00 PM. Come dressed up as your favorite superhero for a fun night full of superhero magic! Fans can purchase their tickets here.
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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