ALBANY, NY – The Albany FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a two-year contract with defenseman Patrick Kaschalk, pending league approval.
Kaschalk had a breakout year with the FireWolves in his second NLL season as he helped propel Albany to the 2024 NLL Finals. He was a key member of the FireWolves defense, but also contributed big transition plays that helped shift momentum in several games.
“We’ve been really happy with Patrick’s progress over these last two seasons,” said Albany FireWolves Head Coach and General Manager Glenn Clark. “He has a professional approach to the game and has become a leader within our group. Patrick exemplifies the work ethic, attitude and professionalism that we want from our players.”
The Windsor, ON native was drafted 16th overall by the FireWolves in the 2021 NLL Entry Draft and has quickly developed into a top defender in the NLL. In his first year with the FireWolves during the 2022-23 season, Kaschalk contributed 8 points on 1 goal and 7 assists while also picking up 93 loose balls and causing 14 turnovers.
During the 2023-24 regular season, Kaschalk made a big impact as he tallied 14 points for 8 goals and 6 assists, scooped up 113 loose balls, caused 11 turnovers, and blocked 13 shots. His 8 goals were the most by any defender on the FireWolves. During the 2023-24 playoffs, he continued to make an impact with 4 points on 1 goal and 3 assists, picking up 30 loose balls, and causing 7 turnovers.
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 15 franchises across the United States and Canada: Albany FireWolves, Buffalo Bandits, Calgary Roughnecks, Colorado Mammoth, Georgia Swarm, Halifax Thunderbirds, Las Vegas Desert Dogs, New York Riptide, Panther City Lacrosse Club (TX), 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/