FIREWOLVES TRADE ANTHONY JOAQUIM TO ROCHESTER KNIGHTHAWKS

ALBANY, NY – The Albany FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have traded defenseman Anthony Joaquim to the Rochester Knighthawks in exchange for Rochester’s 2026 Second Round Pick, pending league approval.

The FireWolves have been very active in the offseason with their player movement and continue to make moves ahead of August 1 when NLL free agency begins.

Joaquim was acquired by the FireWolves early in the 2023-24 season via trade from the Colorado Mammoth and immediately made an impact on the defensive end. In 20 games played in the regular season and playoffs, he tallied 3 points on 1 goal and 2 assists, picked up 30 loose balls, caused 8 turnovers, and blocked 12 shots. His past championship experience with Colorado was vital to the FireWolves’ success in the postseason as he helped lead them to the 2024 NLL Finals.  

Season tickets for the FireWolves 2024-25 season are now available! 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/