FIREWOLVES COMEBACK FALLS SHORT TO ROCHESTER: GAME RECAP PRESENTED BY BROTHERS GUTTERS

ROCHESTER, NY – In a hard-fought game that saw the Albany FireWolves (3-9) claw back to within one goal, the FireWolves could not overcome the Rochester Knighthawks (6-7) and would fall 14-7 at Blue Cross Arena.  

Dyson Williams led the way for the FireWolves with 4 points on 3 goals and 1 assist. Scoring for Albany was rounded out by Alex Simmons with 4 points (1g, 3a), Sam Firth with 2 points (1g, 1a), Will Johansen with 2 points (1g, 1a), and Colton Watkinson adding 1 goal. Doug Jamieson kept the game close for much of the game and would end the night with 50 saves on 63 shots on goal.  

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It was a tough start for Albany as Rochester scored the first three goals of the game with two coming on extra man opportunities. An early five-minute major penalty against Albany left them playing a lot of defense in the first quarter, but they were able to kill the majority of the penalty and limit the Knighthawks scoring chances. The first quarter would end with Rochester leading 3-0.  

In the second quarter, Johansen got the FireWolves on the board with a goal in transition to make it 3-1. However, the Knighthawks would quickly answer back with two more goals to extend their lead to 5-1. Albany would get several power play opportunities and Williams would cash in with a power play goal to cut the score to 5-2 before the game headed to halftime.  

The second half would see Albany mount their comeback, but in the third quarter Rochester would strike first with two more quick goals that brought the game to 7-2. The FireWolves responded with a power play goal by Firth, a transition goal by Watkinson, and a great on the run shot by Williams to give them some momentum and make it close at 7-5. The Knighthawks would get one back and the third quarter would end with a score of 8-5.  

In the final quarter, the FireWolves came out firing as they took advantage of several Rochester penalties. Simmons and then Williams buried two great shots on power plays to make it a one goal game at 8-7. Unfortunately, soon after the Knighthawks would find their rhythm and exploit another five-minute major penalty by Albany to score six straight goals. The game would end with Rochester defeating the FireWolves 14-7.  

Next up for the FireWolves is another road trip to face the Philadelphia Wings on Saturday, March 8 at the Wells Fargo Center.

The FireWolves next home game is on Saturday, March 15 at MVP Arena for Marvel Super Hero Night. 

Get tickets now for Marvel Super Hero Night! Fans can take advantage of the best ticket prices around starting at $15.96! For more information regarding tickets, visit www.albanyfirewolves.com or call/text the FireWolves front office at 518-675-8678 to avoid fees.       

About Albany FireWolves    

The Albany 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 Albany, NY. For more information, contact the Albany FireWolves Front Office at (518) 675-8678 or visit AlbanyFireWolves.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: Albany 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 Albany County and managed by ASM Global, MVP Arena opened in 1990 and is home to the Albany FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League, the Albany 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/