The Albany FireWolves (2-4) were defeated by the Philadelphia Wings (2-3), 13-5, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Saturday evening. Two FireWolves players surpassed career milestones despite the loss.
Full statistics from the game can be found here.
| SCORE BY QUARTER |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
FINAL |
| ALBANY |
1 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
5 |
| PHILADELPHIA |
3 |
4 |
2 |
4 |
13 |
John LaFontaine (2 goals), Connor Kelly (2 goals), Tanner Thomson (2 assists), and Kieran McArdle (2 assists) all tied for the team lead in points with 2 each. On the season, McArdle leads the FireWolves with 25 total points with his 10 goals and 15 assists – both good for second on the club. Kelly now leads the team with 11 goals and Thomson leads the Wolves with 16 assists. Jackson Nishimura, Colton Watkinson, and Ethan Walker each had 1 point in the contest.
Doug Jamieson had a solid night in net despite the loss. The netminder allowed just 12 goals while recording 36 saves. In the game, Jamieson recorded his 2000th career save. Justin Geddie played the game’s final seven minutes and stopped 3 Wings shots and allowed 1 goal. Philadelphia attempted 52 shots on goal, 8 more than Albany.
On defense, Watkinson and Aaron Forster led the team with 7 loose ball recoveries. Each player also blocked 1 shot in the contest. Nishimura scooped up 6 loose balls while Kelly and Patrick Kaschalk each collected 5. Both Nishimura and Kaschalk’s 32 loose ball recoveries rank second on the team behind Nick Chaykowksky’s 34. Greg Downing, who was playing in his 200th career game, recovered 3 loose balls, surpassing 1,000 in his career. Kaschalk and Ty Logan each recorded 1 blocked shot in the loss. McArdle and Brett Manney caused 1 turnover each on the night.
The FireWolves will be on the road again next weekend for a rematch against the New York Riptide before returning home on Saturday, February 18 to take on the Las Vegas Desert Dogs. 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. For more information visit NLL.com.
About ASM Global
ASM Global is the world’s leading venue management and services company. The company was formed by the combination of AEG Facilities and SMG, global leaders in venue and event strategy and management. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 325 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention, and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues. From Aberdeen to Anchorage, and Sydney to Stockholm, its venues connect people through the unique power of live experiences. ASM Global’s diverse portfolio of clients benefit from the company’s depth of resources and unparalleled experience, expertise and creative problem solving. Each day, the company’s 61,000 passionate employees around the world deliver locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to deliver maximum results for venue owners and amazing experiences for guests. By consistently looking for new ways to envision, innovate and empower the spaces and places that bring people together, ASM Global elevates the human spirit while delivering the highest value for all stakeholders. For more information, please visit www.asmglobal.com.
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 www.mvparena.com.
