OSHAWA, ON – The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) today announced the signings of defenceman Mike Byrne, forward Johnathan Peshko, defenceman Ben MacDonnell, and forward Corson Kealey.
Mike Byrne (3-Year Contract)
Now entering his seventh season in the NLL, all with the FireWolves organization, Byrne is coming off another strong season. The Toronto, ON native finished the 2024-25 campaign with 4 points (2g, 2a), 76 loose balls, 12 caused turnovers, 5 faceoff wins, and 14 blocked shots.
Johnathan Peshko (2-Year Contract)
Peshko was acquired late last season from the Vancouver Warriors and made an immediate impact for the FireWolves. In 12 games for Vancouver he collected 20 points (9g, 11a) and in 4 games with the FireWolves he tallied 4 points (2g, 2a). He also scooped up 48 loose balls in his rookie season. The Etobicoke, ON native was the fourth overall pick in the 2024 NLL Entry Draft by the Vancouver Warriors.
Ben MacDonnell (2-Year Contract)
MacDonnell is going into his third NLL season and during the 2024-2025 season he contributed 1 assist, 14 loose balls, and 2 caused turnovers. The 6’2” 195 lbs. defenceman adds size and speed to the FireWolves defence.
Corson Kealey (2-Year Contract)
The 5’11, 180lbs, left-handed forward was drafted by the Rochester Knighthawks 19th overall in the 2021 NLL entry draft. An Ottawa, ON native, Kealey has played four career NLL games — one with the New York Riptide and three with the Albany FireWolves in 2023. In four career games, has 4 points (2g, 2a).
Catch these players in action at 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 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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