Knighthawks Soar to Victory in Thrilling Showdown Against FireWolves 3/9/24

March 10, 2024

Christopher Crane, Rochester Knighthawks Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome Featured Image Photo Credit:   Scott Cordaro In a clash that promised intensity from the first whistle, the Rochester Knighthawks (5-6) faced off against the formidable Albany FireWolves (10-3) on Saturday March 9, 2024, in a home-and-home series at Segar & Sciortino Field at The Blue Cross Arena. Fresh off a historic win, the Knighthawks were determined to maintain their winning momentum and…

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Firewolves Stay Hot Against Riptide – 3/2/2024

March 3, 2024

Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© The Albany Firewolves (9-2) welcomed the New York Riptide (5-7) to MVP Arena Saturday night for another NLL x Marvel Superhero night.  The crossover events this season have drawn large crowds, and Albany was no exception.  The home team was cheered on by the largest crowd of the season and they rode that momentum leading the contest from start to finish.  Despite a great…

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Firewolves Sweep Season Series with Bandits – 02/24/2024

February 25, 2024

Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© The “I-90” rivalry has long been a two-team race.  The upstate New York Interstate is a major thruway that has had two mainstay teams on it for years.  Player three has entered the chat.  The newest addition on the route Albany Firewolves (8-2) drove west to play the Buffalo Bandits (5-5) and if it wasn’t apparent enough in the first meeting of the season,…

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Playoff Hopes Dwindle as the Mammoth Drop Another Close One 2/17/24

February 17, 2024

Di Miller, Colorado Mammoth Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit:  Scott L. Thomas The Colorado Mammoth (3-7) headed to MVP Arena to face the Albany FireWolves (7-2) on Saturday February 17, 2024.  This is the first time the two teams have gone head-to-head since the 2018-19 season when the FireWolves were the New England Black Wolves.  Although the game became a mirror image of itself with the teams…

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Firewolves Hold Off Swarm, Continue Unbeaten Start – 1/13/2024

January 14, 2024

Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© The Albany Firewolves (6-0) kept the train rolling Saturday night when they visited the Georgia Swarm (4-2).  With a balanced attack, a strong and quick defense and transition, and a clear MVP candidate in Doug Jamieson (36SV), the Firewolves led for nearly the whole game with the only exception being the 0-0 and 1-1 tie early in the first quarter.  On the back of…

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Firewolves Stay Undefeated with Comeback Win – 1/6/2024

January 7, 2024

Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© After a visit from the Halifax Thunderbirds (2-2) Saturday night, the Albany Firewolves (5-0) remain undefeated to start the season.  Albany was not in control the entire game, but netminder Doug Jamieson (45SV) kept the offense within striking distance going into the second half of the fourth quarter.  Halifax had a two-goal lead 34 seconds into the fourth quarter, but a strong Firewolves defense…

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Firewolves Burn Bandits in Home Opener – 12/09/2023

December 10, 2023

Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© On Saturday night, the Albany Firewolves (2-0) hosted the reigning NLL Champion Buffalo Bandits (0-1) at MVP Arena.  The Firewolves had a lot of roster turnover from last season, but even with the new faces the team is meshing on almost all levels through the first two weeks.  Their stifling defense gave the Bandits troubles all night, and the offense was able to extinguish…

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Balanced Offense Leads Firewolves to Season Opening Win in Vegas – 12/1/2023

December 2, 2023

Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© The Albany Firewolves (1-0) traveled to visit the Las Vegas Desert Dogs (0-1) on Friday night for both clubs’ season opening game.  With a lot of new faces on both sides, this game was expected to come down to the wire and the back-and-forth affair was exciting.  Albany did not lead the contest until the first goal of the fourth quarter, and even then,…

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Knighthawks Four Game Slide Could Be Critical for Playoff Spot 4/8/23

April 9, 2023

Christopher Crane, Rochester Knighthawks Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Photo Credit:  S. Cordaro As the NLL regular season is winding down every game becomes more important for each team in their own right.  One of those matchups this weekend in the NLL saw the playoff hopeful Rochester Knighthawks (9-7)  host the Albany FireWolves (3-12) at the Blue Cross Arena.  Both teams were looking to get back in the win column as Rochester…

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Rock Halt FireWolves Fourth Quarter Surge & Become First to Punch Playoff Ticket 3/25/23

March 26, 2023

Shawn Palmer, Toronto Rock Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit:  V. Strobel The Toronto Rock (11-4) visited the Albany FireWolves (2-11) on Saturday night March 25, 2023 trying to punch their playoff ticket with a victory, while Albany was hoping to win their first game after losing the last eight in a row.  Albany wanted to play the spoiler and pushed the Rock right to the end climbing…

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Albany Falls to Georgia in OT Thriller – 3/4/2023

March 5, 2023

Justin Ivey, Co-Editor and NLL Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© The Georgia Swarm (2-7) visited the Albany Firewolves (2-8) for the team’s second meeting in as many weeks Saturday night.  Last week, the Swarm really gave it to the Firewolves, defeating them 20-4 at home.  Albany returned veteran defensemen Greg Downing and Brett Manney to the lineup.  Both did not play in the loss last week in Georgia and the defense…

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Desert Dogs Extinguish Firewolves in Albany 2/18/2023

February 19, 2023

Justin Ivey, Co-Editor and NLL Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© The Albany Firewolves (2-6) came into Saturday night’s game against the Las Vegas Desert Dogs (3-5) having lost three straight games and hoped to turn the fortunes around at home.  The defense hasn’t necessarily been the weak cog, as Doug Jamieson (33SV) continues to play at a stellar level.  Rather, the offense has been struggling to find consistency and Las Vegas…

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