ALBANY, NY – It will be a thrilling battle at MVP Arena tonight Saturday, April 12 at 7 pm as the Albany FireWolves (6-10) face the San Diego Seals (8-8) in must win game to keep their National Lacrosse League (NLL) playoff hopes alive on Retro Night presented by La Salle Institute.
The FireWolves will wear retro uniforms as part of the night that honor the team’s history as the New England Black Wolves, but with an updated look and Albany colors. These jerseys are being auctioned off and fans can place their bids at this link: RETRO JERSEY AUCTION
Get tickets now starting as low as $15.96 and join the fun for the FireWolves last regular season game! https://albanyfirewolves.com/tickets/ticket-center/
This game will be available to watch on ESPN+, TSN+, NLL+, and locally on MY4.
Now Or Never
There’s no holding back for the FireWolves with their only chance at the post season being to win their last two regular season games in a home and home series against the San Diego Seals. It has been a wild roller coaster ride of a season for Albany with tough losses and an exciting win streak, but it is now or never for this young squad who is still hoping for a shot at the playoffs. Coming off a frustrating loss to Vancouver, the FireWolves will be hungry to get back in the win column in the most important game of the season. They will be led by their veteran core of leaders like Colton Watkinson and Ethan Walker and the calming presence of Doug Jamieson in net. It will be time for their young superstars like Alex Simmons, Dyson Williams, and Will Johansen to step up when their team needs them most.
No Place Like Home
The FireWolves have won their last three home games and have been feeding off the support from their fans who have broken Albany’s attendance record the past two games. MVP Arena has been loud and the fans have given the FireWolves the edge they have needed in several close games, especially in their overtime win against Buffalo. Albany has played better at home all season with a 4-4 record at MVP Arena which bodes well as they face this must win game against San Diego. It would be fitting for the FireWolves to get another huge win in front of their home fans who are rallying behind this young and exciting team.
Scouting The Seals
San Diego faces a similar situation to Albany as they must also win this game to stay in playoff contention so the stakes couldn’t be higher for this last season matchup. The FireWolves got the better of the Seals in the 2024 NLL Semifinals that saw them sweep San Diego in two games to advance to the NLL Finals. Both teams look much different than they did one year ago with the Seals adding weapons on both sides of the floor. Rob Hellyer is a new addition that leads the Seals in scoring with 87 points (28g, 59a) and joining him as new Seal this year is Ryan Benesch who is one of the top scorers in NLL history with 1358 points (576g, 782a) to his name. San Diego has several dual threats that can make an impact on both sides of the floor, but Zach Currier is the most dangerous. Chris Origlieri is a top goalie in the NLL who will be a challenge for the FireWolves to get by.
FireWolves Players To Watch
Kyle Jackson was a member of the Seals earlier this season before being traded to Albany. His knowledge of San Diego’s systems could help him have a big game.
Tye Kurtz had a lot of success in last year’s semifinals against the Seals with 14 points in two games.
Joe Nardella is still the leader in NLL faceoff win percentage at 68%, but he will face another elite faceoff man in Trevor Baptiste in what will be a great battle at the faceoff circle.
Opposing Players To Watch
Wes Berg is second on the Seals in scoring with 80 points (44g, 36a) and is their most clutch goal scorer.
Danny Logan is an athletic defenseman who can also wreak havoc in transition.
Chris Origlieri can take over games when he is in the zone. The FireWolves will have to find his weak points early on to get him off his game.
Get tickets now for Retro Night presented by La Salle Institute on April 12 at MVP Arena at 7 pm! The FireWolves will be wearing specialty Retro Jerseys.
Fans can take advantage of the best ticket prices around starting at $15.96! For more information, visit www.albanyfirewolves.com or call/text the FireWolves front office at 518-675-8678 to avoid fees and save 30-70% on tickets.
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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