There is a whole extra layer of what went into creating the "FireWolves" name, one that embraces the rich indigenous history of the Capital Region and Albany.
When sports fans of the Capital Region pack the house in December, The Times Union Center will house a sea of maroon, white and gray as far as the eye can see.
We already know the FireWolves were cooking up something special in the Capital Region, but adding rookie Charlie Kitchen to the mix has kicked the flavor up another level.
The Albany FireWolves announced on their team website a partnership with Albany County to provide unique incentives to kids getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Jackson Nishimura is only going into his third season in the National Lacrosse but he already sounds like a veteran you'd want on any roster. When the Albany Firewolves begin their inaugural season at the Times Union Center this December Nishimura will get to do what he loves again finally after being locked down in Toronto, Canada, play Box Lacrosse.
The next generation of box lacrosse players will be getting their start in the Capital Region, as the Albany FireWolves have announced a new elite local league.