Justin Ivey, Co-Editor – Lacrosse is Awesome

Albany Can’t Keep Win Streak Alive in Season Finale – 4/18/2025

April 19, 2025

Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© The Albany Firewolves (7-11) travelled to play the San Diego Seals (9-9) Friday night in Week 21, the final week, of the NLL regular season. Last weekend in Albany, the Firewolves kept their playoff hopes alive with a home win against the Seals. For last night’s tilt, San Diego needed a win to secure a playoff spot, while Albany needed a win and some…

Tye Kurtz Leads Firewolves in Win Over Seals – 4/12/25

April 13, 2025

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Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© MVP Arena in Albany, New York was buzzing for the Albany Firewolves (7-10) final home game of the regular season on Saturday night. The Firewolves faced the San Diego Seals (8-9) for the first time since they knocked them out of the playoffs last year, and to keep their playoff hopes alive, they needed to win again. Pat Kavanaugh (1G, 2A) made his NLL…

Buffalo Clinches Home Playoff Game with Win at Colorado – 4/5/2025

April 6, 2025

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Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© For the third week in a row, the Buffalo Bandits (12-4) were given an opportunity to host a home playoff game. This time, all they needed was a win on the road against the Colorado Mammoth (8-8). The Bandits jumped out to a quick lead and never trailed while 11 different scorers, including goalie Matt Vinc (10GA, 32SV), attacked in flurries. Buffalo also kept…

Firewolves Held to Season Low 4 Goals in Vancouver – 4/4/2025

April 5, 2025

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Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© The Albany Firewolves (6-10) travelled across the continent to play the Vancouver Warriors (9-7) Friday night at Rogers Arena for Country Night. The Warriors were able to dictate the pace of play for the majority of the night, and with Christian Del Bianco (4GA, 37SV) turning nearly everything away, they were able to bottle the Albany offense. Despite Doug Jamieson (9GA, 31SV) and the…

Warriors Rally in the 4th as Bandits Lose Second Straight by One Goal – 3/29/2025

March 30, 2025

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Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© The Buffalo Bandits (11-4) have already clinched a spot in the playoffs, but a win against the visiting Vancouver Warriors (8-7) Saturday night would have clinched them home turf advantage. Vancouver goaltender Christian Del Bianco (12GA, 40SV) was a key reason why the Bandits lost their second game in a row by one goal. With Matt Vinc (13GA, 32SV) pulled for the extra attacker…

Dyson Williams Fuels OT Win for Albany against Buffalo – 3/22/2025

March 23, 2025

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Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© The Albany Firewolves (6-9) hosted the Buffalo Bandits (11-3) on Saturday night at MVP Arena. Bandit land travelled in droves down I-90 following the team after their 13-10 win over the visiting Las Vegas Desert Dogs on Friday night. Despite the reported 1,000+ Bandit fans waving “Bandit Land East” banners, Albany goalie Doug Jamieson (10GA, 57SV) was locked in. The spectacular night in goal…

Firewolves Holds off Swarm on Marvel Night in Albany – 3/15/2025

March 16, 2025

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Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© MVP Arena in Albany, New York hosted their largest crowd for an NLL game since the Firewolves arrived in 2021 Saturday night. The home team Albany Firewolves (5-9) donned special Marvel uniforms based on Wolverine’s classic yellow attire while hosting the Georgia Swarm (7-6). The low scoring affair finished with a flurry of action. Lyle Thompson (2G, 1A), Shayne Jackson (3G, 3A), and the…

Albany Withstands Philadelphia Comeback for Big Road Win – 3/8/2025

March 9, 2025

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Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© The Albany Firewolves (4-9) travelled to the Wells Fargo Center to play the Philadelphia Wings (5-7) on Saturday night. Recent additions to both clubs had a major impact on the game. Kyle Jackson (3G, 2A) joined the Firewolves by trade this week and Mitch de Snoo (2G) was recently acquired by the Wings. Both veterans seemingly fit seamlessly into their new clubs. In the…

Colorado Spoils Rose’s Calgary Debut – 3/1/2025

March 2, 2025

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Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© Grateful Dead night took over Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado as the Colorado Mammoth (7-5) hosted the Calgary Roughnecks (6-6). With the first day of March to May, the playoff push has begun and both teams entered with matching 6-5 records. A win for either team would raise them to the top of the clogged middle of the standings. Calgary prepared for this mid-season…

Firewolves Comeback Falls Short in Rochester – 2/28/2025

March 1, 2025

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Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© The Albany Firewolves (3-9) took the bus up I-90 for a matchup against the Rochester Knighthawks (6-7) Friday night. Lead by rookie Dyson Williams (1G, 3A), the Firewolves fell into an early hole in a low scoring first half before mounting a comeback to get within one goal with 14:03 remaining in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately, a late major penalty on Albany opened the…

Firewolves Overwhelmed by Black Bears – 2/15/2025

February 16, 2025

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Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© MVP Arena in Albany, New York hosted a lacrosse game and a couple fights Saturday night. The Albany Firewolves (2-8) hosted the Ottawa Black Bears (5-4), but Ottawa appeared more at home on the turf. Jeff Teat (6G, 3A) dominated the game, scoring five first quarter goals before frustration boiled over and fighting started in the second quarter. The Firewolves could not get closer…

Roughnecks Win Close Game in Vancouver – 2/7/2025

February 8, 2025

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Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© Rogers Arena and the Vancouver Warriors (4-5) hosted the Calgary Roughnecks (5-3) Saturday night in a tight matchup. The Roughnecks came into the matchup 6-0 at Rogers Arena, a trend that the Warriors were looking to end. Veteran Kevin Crowley (2G, 3A) helped the home team jump out to a two-goal lead early in the first, and Keegan Bal (2G, 6A) dished out assists…

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