FIREWOLVES TO PICK FIRST IN OTTAWA AND PHILADELPHIA DISPERSAL DRAFT ON SEPTEMBER 15

OSHAWA, ON – The National Lacrosse League (NLL) announced yesterday that the Oshawa FireWolves will have the first selection in the Dispersal Draft of the Ottawa Black Bears and Philadelphia Wings taking place on Tuesday, September 15 at 4 p.m. ET.  

The Ottawa Black Bears and Philadelphia Wings have discontinued operations and will not participate in the 2026-27 season. The NLL will move forward with 12 active member clubs as it prepares for its 40th anniversary season. 

The FireWolves will have the opportunity to pick several marquee players to bolster their roster as they prepare for the 2026-2027 NLL Season. Available players from both teams include Jeff Teat, Brennan O’Neill, Rob Hellyer, Nick Damude, Zac Higgins, Sam LeClair, Callum Jones, Connor Kearnan, Alex Pace, Larson Sundown, and many more talented players. 

Fans can view the available players at this link: NLL Players

The NLL Dispersal Draft order is as follows: 

1. Oshawa FireWolves 
2. Las Vegas Desert Dogs 
3. Rochester Knighthawks 
4. Calgary Roughnecks 
5. San Diego Seals 
6. Halifax Thunderbirds 
7. Colorado Mammoth 
8. Georgia Swarm 
9. Buffalo Bandits 
10. Saskatchewan Rush 
11. Vancouver Warriors 
12. Toronto Rock 

Following the Dispersal Draft, NLL Free Agency will begin on Friday, September 18 and the 2026 NLL Entry Draft presented by Capelli Sport will take place at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, September 24. 

Please stay tuned to the Oshawa FireWolves social media accounts for updates on the upcoming Dispersal Draft, Free Agency, and the NLL Entry Draft.  

Secure your seat for the 2026-2027 FireWolves season now by getting Season Tickets here: Season 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 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 fourth consecutive year during the 2025-26 season. Founded in 1986, the NLL has 12 active member clubs across Canada and the United States. Its comprehensive youth participation development grassroots initiative, NLL UnBOXed™, 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.

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 premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. Visit OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.