KURTZ AND WALKER HIT MILESTONES IN LOSS TO COLORADO: BY THE NUMBERS PRESENTED BY STOREDTECH

ALBANY, NY – It was another roller coaster game for the Albany FireWolves as they fell to the Colorado Mammoth on the road, but several FireWolves hit career milestones and continue to climb the scoring charts in the National Lacrosse League (NLL).  

Let’s go By The Numbers Presented By StoredTech and look at some of the key numbers from this past weekend’s game. View game stats here: Albany vs Colorado 

Career High 7 Goals By Tye Kurtz  

Kurtz celebrated his birthday the night before the game and must have had his birthday wish come true as he scored a career high 7 goals against the Mammoth. He finished the night with a total of 9 points (7g, 2a). His 7 goals outdid his 6-goal performance from the 2023-2024 season against Buffalo. Kurtz could not miss as he scored in a variety of ways. His highlight reel included a no look backhand shot, a dunk from behind the net, and several well placed outside shots. Kurtz has been a consistent scoring presence for the FireWolves this season, but showed how he can explode for a big game.  

Career High 7 Assists By Ethan Walker 

Walker is the de facto leader of the FireWolves offense and although he didn’t score a goal against Colorado, he was the facilitator for his teammates as he finished the game with a career-high 7 assists. Walker can do a little bit of everything whether it is scoring or threading passes through the opposing defenses. His passing is silky smooth and he was extra dangerous against Colorado as he assisted on all 4 of the FireWolves power play goals in the game.  

7 Points By Alex Simmons  

The FireWolves leading scorer continues to be Alex Simmons as he contributed 7 points (3g, 4a) in the game against Colorado which brings him to 34 points (12g, 22a) on the season. Simmons sits tied at #8 in scoring in the NLL and has been exciting to watch through the team’s first six games. This is the ninth time in his young career that he has scored 7 points or more. Simmons’ ability to score from anywhere and convert plays when there seems to be nothing there make him unpredictable to cover. He will be a key part of the FireWolves success all season.  

The FireWolves return to action this Saturday, January 18 at 7 pm at MVP Arena against the Colorado Mammoth.

Get tickets now for the FireWolves next home game on Saturday, January 18 at 7 pm at MVP Arena against the Colorado Mammoth. It will be Star Wars Night and fans can take advantage of the best ticket prices in the galaxy 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/