ALBANY, NY – The Albany FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) will have a special guest for their game against the Buffalo Bandits this Saturday, March 22 at 7 pm. Twelve-year-old Lucas Polsinelli, who is receiving treatment for B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, signed a one-day contract to become a member of the FireWolves.
“We are beyond thrilled to welcome Lucas to our team as the newest member of our family,” said Chris Porreca, Albany FireWolves Team President. “Today, we are not just signing a contract—we are signing a promise of hope, strength, and inspiration. Lucas is already a champion in our eyes, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the FireWolves.”
Lucas is in 7th grade and is still receiving treatment at the Melodie’s Center at Albany Medical Center. He has just under 2 years of treatment left. With the help of MVP Health Care, Lucas attended Tucker Out Lymphoma and Box Out Cancer Night on January 4 and is excited to cheer on the FireWolves again at tonight’s game.
“We are honored to partner with the Albany FireWolves and their incredible gesture of support to Lucas Polsinelli,” said Augusta Martin, MVP Health Care’s Chief Market Strategy and Product Officer. “This one-day contract is more than just a symbolic gesture; it represents the strength, resilience, and community spirit that we all strive to embody. Lucas’s courage and determination are truly inspiring, and we are proud to stand with him and the FireWolves in this heartwarming endeavor.”
Lucas will stand with the FireWolves starting lineup prior to the game tonight as they face the Buffalo Bandits.
Get tickets now for Celebrate 518 Presented By Fennimore Asset Management on March 22 at MVP Arena at 7 pm! The first 1,500 fans will receive a Doug Jamieson bobblehead.
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/
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