UTICA, NY – The Albany FireWolves will be well represented in the upcoming World Lacrosse Box Championships (WLBC) being held in Utica, NY today Friday, September 20 and running until Sunday, September 29.
FireWolves fans can catch several of Albany’s players and coaches representing their country as well as competing against each other in what will be a week of incredible competition on the world stage.
Canada
Glenn Clark – Head Coach
Nick Chaykowsky
Alex Simmons (Alternate)
Haudenosaunee
Travis Longboat
Doug Jamieson
USA
Joe Nardella
John Wagner
China
Leo Stouros
Jamaica
Darryl Gibson – Head Coach
FireWolves head coach Glenn Clark will serve as Team Canada’s Head Coach for the second time after leading them to the 2019 WLBC Championship. His leadership will be crucial for Canada as they seek to capture their sixth WLBC championship.
Also with Canada, FireWolves defenseman Nick Chaykowksy will make his first appearance for his country and be a part of their impressive defensive core. FireWolves forward Alex Simmons will be an alternate for Canada in his first appearance with the team.
For the Haudenosaunee, FireWolves goaltender Doug Jamieson will make his second appearance for the team at the WLBC having played on the team in 2019. Forward Travis Longboat will make his first appearance for the Nationals and provide an offensive spark for this high-powered team.
For Team USA, FireWolves defensemen Joe Nardella and John Wagner will both make their first appearances for the team in the box championships. Nardella and Wagner provide much needed NLL experience for the Americans and will be big contributors for them on defense.
For China, FireWolves defenseman Leo Stouros will be competing for the first time in WLBC and will provide experience and leadership as the team plays for the first time ever at the World Box Championships.
FireWolves assistant coach Darryl Gibson will be serving as the head coach for Team Jamaica. Gibson previously played for Scotland in the WLBC, but will now assist Jamaica in their first appearance at the WLBC. Gibson will use his experience as an NLL player and coach to guide them through the tournament.
USA and the Haudenosaunee will face each other in their first games of the tournament on Friday, September 20 at 8 pm. Canada will face the Haudenosaunee on Sunday, September 22 and then will meet USA on Tuesday, September 24. Jamaica will compete in Pool D against Scotland, Czech Republic, and Chinese Taipei.
Who will become a world champion? Tune in into the World Lacrosse Box Championships or watch in person to cheer on the FireWolves who will be competing to win Gold!
Tickets can be purchased through World Lacrosse here: https://worldlacrosse.sport/events/2024-world-lacrosse-box-championships/tickets/
All games will be available to watch through World Lacrosse TV and several will be streamed on ESPN+. Click here for all ways to watch: https://worldlacrosse.sport/events/2024-world-lacrosse-box-championships/how-to-watch/
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Season tickets for the FireWolves 2024-25 season are available now! For more information regarding tickets, visit www.albanyfirewolves.com or call/text the FireWolves front office at 518-362-4900.
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) 362-4900 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 Empire of the National Arena League and the Division I Men’s College Basketball Siena Saints. For more information, please visit https://www.mvparena.com/
