ALBANY, NY – The Albany FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Ethan O’Connor, pending league approval.
“Ethan will provide veteran and championship experience to our young defensive core,” said Glenn Clark, Albany FireWolves General Manager and Head Coach. “Players and staff that are familiar with Ethan speak very highly of his character and presence within the locker room. He’ll be a nice fit for the group and the stage we’re at.”
O’Connor is a two-time NLL Champion with the Georgia Swarm and Buffalo Bandits respectively and has most recently been with the Rochester Knighthawks during the 2024-2025 season. He was released by the Knighthawks on March 19 and today was signed by the FireWolves as a free agent. In two seasons with Rochester, he accumulated 10 points (5g, 5a), 87 loose balls, 35 blocked shots, and 12 caused turnovers.
The Milton, ON native played for the Burlington Chiefs in the Ontario Junior A league and played collegiately at Hobart College. The 33-year-old was a first-round selection (ninth overall) of the Toronto Rock in the 2013 NLL Entry Draft. O’Connor was a member of the Georgia Swarm’s 2017 Championship team before joining the Buffalo Bandits in 2019. He was a key defender on the Bandits 2023 NLL Championship team. In his ten NLL seasons with Toronto, Minnesota, Georgia, Buffalo, and Rochester, O’Connor has 75 points (26g, 49a), 692 loose balls, 56 blocked shots, and 87 caused turnovers.
The FireWolves welcome the Buffalo Bandits to MVP Arena on Saturday, March 22 at 7 pm for an NLL Finals rematch and crucial game for Albany to keep their playoff chances alive.
Get tickets now for Celebrate 518 Presented By Fenimore 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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