OSHAWA, ON – Dawson Theede has wasted no time making his presence felt since being traded to the Oshawa FireWolves last month.
Since being drafted in 2018, Theede has made a name for himself as a physical presence who can shift momentum with his toughness and scoring touch. Over 64 career games in the NLL, he has racked up 195 points, being a consistent force on the offensive end.
He’s continued that impact to the FireWolves recording 14 points in his first 3 games with Oshawa, highlighted with a big 5 goal performance in Toronto last week, sparking the offensive efforts the team has been looking to build on.
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For Head Coach Glenn Clark, Theede fills a need the organization has been trying to find, “We’ve been looking for that piece for a long time and teams don’t give them up,” Clark said, “To get a big, physical, body-moving, lefty that can score, we’ve been trying to do that for two years.”
The Brooklin native is no stranger to the Durham Region lacrosse community playing Junior Lacrosse with the Green Gaels and Whitby Warriors. “Durham is a lacrosse region,” Theede said, “It’s nice to play in front of fans that know and understand the game and it’s always fun playing in front of family and friends.”
While his offensive numbers have been impressive, his focus is on team success saying, “I’m not really too concerned about personal stats but individual success is directly related to the entire offensive unit, we need to work together for 60 minutes to attain the ultimate goal and that’s win lacrosse games.”
Theede is continuing to adjust to his new team, “I’m still building chemistry with the guys and knowledge of where they like to be on the floor,” Theede said, adding, “We need to start putting it all together and go on a run now. We can’t waste anymore games away.”
With his combination of physicality, experience, and scoring ability, Theede looks to be the spark Oshawa needs to get back in the game.
See Dawson Theede in action for the first time at the Tribute Communities Centre this Saturday, February 14 at 7 pm against the San Diego Seals! Get your tickets now: OSHAWA VS SAN DIEGO
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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