OSHAWA, ON – For the first time this season, the Oshawa FireWolves are coming off back-to-back wins and are seeking their third straight tonight at 7:00 PM when they welcome the Rochester Knighthawks to the Tribute Communities Centre for Marvel Super Hero Night. The game can be watched on TSN+. ESPN+ and NLL+.
Positive Mindset
The FireWolves have been tested time and time again this season and have had to work hard to find success. Tight losses and unlucky bounces have seen them drop winnable games, which has put them near the bottom of the standings with a record of 4-10. Despite that, the playoffs are still in reach, and with two consecutive wins, they are looking to keep their playoff hopes alive in a must win scenario against Rochester.
Do Or Die
For the FireWolves, their backs are against the wall, and they have to either show they can contend this year and make the top eight, or miss the playoffs. If Oshawa can beat Rochester, who are currently on a three-game losing streak, Oshawa will still be in the playoff conversation. On the flip side, if they lose tonight at home, they will no longer be in playoff contention and become the second team this season to be eliminated. Oshawa has shown a spark in their last two games and is looking poised for a magical end to the season.
Rough Rochester
Rochester is also still in the hunt to qualify for the playoffs and with their backs against the wall as well, the Knighthawks have no issue playing physical and causing some dead-ball shenanigans to try and get under their opponents’ skin. They have done it multiple games, including the big hit from goaltender Rylan Hartley back in Week 10 of the season. With the team having a new head coach in Randy Mearns, he is looking to get his squad to play a full 60 minutes against Oshawa.
FireWolves Players To Watch
Dawson Theede has been proving why he was acquired from the Halifax Thunderbirds back in January. He has been in the middle of scrums, throwing his body around, is on a three-game goal streak, and has 10 points over those three games.
Ryan Benesch showed his skillset last game when he became the 4th player all-time in points when he tallied two goals and four assists. Look to #77 on the left side to snipe some goals tonight.
Opposing Players To Watch
Reigning MVP Conor Fields is having a great year for Rochester. Posting 86 points on the season so far, he has been lighting the lamp for the Knighthawks.
Nathan Kapp has taken over the role as the team’s number one faceoff guy and has stepped up to the task. He has over 100 faceoff wins this year with a win record of 61.7% at the dot and will be called upon to win draws this week against Oshawa, who’s been without their faceoff man all season.
Get tickets now for this exciting matchup tonight at 7:00 PM as the Oshawa FireWolves take on the Rochester Knighthawks in downtown Oshawa. Get tickets here.
Fans can also become owners of an Oshawa FireWolves Marvel Superhero jersey through our online auction found 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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