OSHAWA, NY – One of the unsung heroes for the Oshawa FireWolves the past few seasons has been defenseman Patrick Kaschalk. He is a do-it-all player who plays with a chip on his shoulder every time he steps on the floor.
The Windsor, ON native made a big impact this past year as he scooped up key loose balls, made big hits, or scored timely goals in transition. In his third National Lacrosse League (NLL) season, Kaschalk has also become more of a leader on the bench and in the locker room with his drive to win at all costs.
“Patrick has natural leadership and maturity in his approach to the game,” said Glenn Clark, General Manager and Head Coach of the Oshawa FireWolves. “He is a team first guy and will do anything to help us have success and support his teammates.”
During the 2024-2025 season, Kaschalk produced 15 points on 6 goals and 9 assists while also contributing 91 loose balls, 10 caused turnovers, 17 blocked shots. He can be relied upon to do a little bit of everything and doesn’t back down when the physicality starts to pick up.
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“He has an intensity to his game that has him ready to engage always,” said Clark. “He reacts quickly to situations that happen on the floor and that anticipation allows him to make plays on D and transition.”
Looking ahead to next season, Kaschalk will be one of the most versatile players in the NLL and will continue to grow as a leader for this young Oshawa team. Having a player like #19 allows the FireWolves to always be in the fight and to be able to make a push back to the NLL playoffs.
“He’s maturing into his game and when that happens, the game seems to slow down and present opportunities for players,” said Clark. “He’ll always have an intensity to his approach and when combined with his skill set and growth, I expect this to be his best season in the NLL.”
Season tickets for the 2025-2026 season are on sale now! Looking for a group ticket experience? For more information, visit www.oshawafirewolves.com or call/text the FireWolves front office at 518-675-8678.
About Oshawa FireWolves
The Oshawa FireWolves is the Capital Region’s very own Professional Box Lacrosse team, playing in the National Lacrosse League out of the MVP Arena in downtown Oshawa, NY. For more information, contact the Oshawa FireWolves Front Office at (518) 675-8678 or visit OshawaFireWolves.com. Follow the team on Facebook at facebook.com/AlbFireWolves, Twitter @AlbFireWolves, and Instagram @AlbFireWolves.
About the National Lacrosse League
The National Lacrosse League (NLL) is North America’s premier professional lacrosse league. Founded in 1986, the NLL ranks third in average attendance for pro indoor sports worldwide, behind only the NHL and NBA. The League is comprised of 14 franchises across the United States and Canada: Oshawa FireWolves, Buffalo Bandits, Calgary Roughnecks, Colorado Mammoth, Georgia Swarm, Halifax Thunderbirds, Las Vegas Desert Dogs, Ottawa Black Bears, Philadelphia Wings, Rochester Knighthawks, San Diego Seals, Saskatchewan Rush, Toronto Rock, and Vancouver Warriors. For more information, visit NLL.com and find @NLL on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About MVP Arena
MVP Arena is a full-service entertainment and sports facility featuring a wide variety of family shows, sporting events, trade shows and concerts. Owned by Oshawa County and managed by ASM Global, MVP Arena opened in 1990 and is home to the Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League, the Oshawa Firebirds of the AFL 1 Arena Football League and the Division I Men’s College Basketball Siena Saints. For more information, please visit https://www.mvparena.com/
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