OSHAWA, ON – Oshawa’s offence had the breakthrough they’ve been needing, hitting double digits against the Ottawa Black Bears this past weekend.
The story for the FireWolves this season has been a strong defence, but now the offence has clicked and found their footing, proving just how dangerous they can be when the team comes together. The FireWolves’ momentum continued to grow as the game went on fueled by the execution on the floor and the energy from the stands.
“If Oshawa can keep continuing to show up like this, it really does help,” said forward Alex Simmons. “It really gives us a great vibe going into those third and fourth quarters, and it’s nice to have them on our side. So, when we’re gathering momentum, they’re a part of it.”
Head coach, Glenn Clark has talked all season about not playing a one-sided game saying earlier this season, “I don’t think we’re active enough in terms of swinging the ball, we had a lot of same side sets where the ball would stay on the righties or the lefties for an extended period of time and that’s ultimately where the shot would come from. Teams and defences are too good if you’re not dynamic and getting that ball east to west.”
The FireWolves showed major growth in that area, moving the ball more effectively and generating offence all over the floor.
Alex Simmons had a night to remember, getting his first career sock trick, with 6 goals on the night, also adding 5 assists. Simmons has been the leader of the FireWolves’ offence so far this season, putting up 24 points in their first 5 games. He currently ranks second in the league in scoring with 12 goals on the season.
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Dyson Williams also put forth an incredible game in front of his hometown crowd, scoring four goals and getting the crowd going. Tye Kurtz and Ethan Walker were also standouts, contributing a combined 11 assists.
Though the FireWolves didn’t get the result they wanted, they showed what the team can look like when the offence and defence are firing on all cylinders.
The key for the FireWolves to keep this momentum will be putting together a full 60-minute game and finding a way to get to Halifax goaltender Warren Hill early. Adding to these efforts, the FireWolves have signed Carson Moyer, who has been playing in the Arena Lacrosse League, where he has put up 35 points in just 4 games.
The Oshawa FireWolves will face the Halifax Thunderbirds this Saturday, January 10 at 7 pm at the Tribute Communities Centre. It will be Green Gaels Night and the FireWolves will be wearing Green Gaels inspired jerseys to honour the legendary Oshawa Green Gaels teams of the 1960s.
Get tickets for the FireWolves next home game this Saturday, January 10 here: OSHAWA VS HALIFAX
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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