ALBANY, NY – On March 1, left-handed forward Kyle Jackson was traded from the San Diego Seals to the Albany FireWolves. Just one week later, he netted a hat-trick for Albany in the win over the Wings.
The former seventh overall pick in the 2016 NLL draft has played in 104 career games and through his seven seasons, Jackson has amassed 334 points scoring 143 goals and dishing out 191 assists.
Once Jackson stepped into the FireWolves locker room for the first time, he knew that this was team with a special bond.
“I don’t know the last time when I entered a locker room and I’ve felt this much excitement,” said Jackson. “It’s just been nice to insert myself into a locker room with some guys who are eager to be the best that they can be and I’m just excited to be a part of that honestly.”
Being back on the east coast, Jackson now has an opportunity to play in front of his family more frequently. An opportunity he has been waiting for since becoming a professional lacrosse player.
“I’m thrilled that I’m in Albany,” said Jackson. “It’s about an hour-and-half from the doorstep to the arena and I’m ready for my kids to hop over and check out a game on a Friday or Saturday night if they want to.”
In Jackson’s first game playing with Albany on March 8 against Philadelphia, he was most focused on being able to be a great teammate for a locker room that had just brought him in regardless of his personal statistics.
“I was just happy to enter the lineup and be a part of a great group who swings the ball really well,” said Jackson. “I was fortunate we got the win and fortunately we played well. I’ve had some ups and downs, but I think I’m far from being done in this league. I think I have a lot to give the game and my hope was to be able to prove that in my first game and only build it up from there.”
Jackson hopes to build a future in Albany. He believes it can be one of the biggest backyards for professional lacrosse that has not been seen before.
“I want to make this the Mecca of lacrosse,” said Jackson. “I’m excited to see how we can make that happen. Anyone that has been to a game knows that the crowd is awesome and knows its a great atmosphere, the fans are passionate, and the players are exceptionally great. I want to make this a place where everyone wants to come here and play and be a part of.”
Get tickets now for Marvel Super Hero Night tonight March 15 at MVP Arena at 7 pm! The first 3,000 fans will receive a FireWolves themed Marvel comic book. UAlbany alumni and Tewaaraton winners Lyle Thompson and Miles Thompson will return to the Capital Region as they suit up for the Swarm in this exciting matchup.
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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