Knighthawks Swoop Down on the Wolves 1/7/17

January 8, 2017

Chris Crane, Beat Writer Rochester Knighthawks Lacrosse is Awesome The Rochester Knighthawks were back in action taking on the New England Black Wolves at the Blue Cross Arena in front of a crowd of 6,256.  The Knighthawks were looking to bounce back to true form after last week’s loss to the Toronto Rock, and they did just that.  Rochester would take down the Black Wolves in dominating fashion and came…

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One-on-One With Brad Gillies, #10 Rochester Knightawks

January 8, 2017

We had the opportunity to catch up with Brad Gillies #10, Defense/Transition player and rookie for the Rochester Knighthawks after their win over the New England Black Wolves on January 7, 2017. https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=WH45X0pT5Ek&feature=vm Chris Crane, Beat Writer Rochester Knighthawks Lacrosse is Awesome

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Knighthawks Caught in a Rock Slide 12/29/16

December 30, 2016

Chris Crane, Beat Writer Rochester Knighthawks Lacrosse is Awesome The Rochester Knighthawks kicked off the 2016-17 NLL season with their home opener at the Blue Cross Arena against the Toronto Rock.  The Hawks 8,137 fans were excited to see their team back in action after many months of a quiet arena.  I have to admit that it’s quite different watching the game from the vantage point of the press area. …

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Rochester Rattlers 23 Man Protected Roster Predictions 9/29/16

September 28, 2016

Chris Crane, Beat Writer Rochester Rattlers Lacrosse is Awesome With the Major League Lacrosse season months behind us now, teams are now beginning to make moves in the off-season to either improve on this past season or remain the top dog among the entire league. Part of this process but to keep the league competitive at the same time, teams are given a chance to create a 23 man protected…

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Hounds Bitten by the Rattlers 7/16/16

July 17, 2016

Chris Crane, Beat Writer Rochester Rattlers Lacrosse is Awesome The Rochester Rattler’s (6-4) were back in action this past weekend as they took on the Charlotte Hounds (6-4) in front of a home crowd of 1,433 at the Aquinas Institute.  This would be the second meeting between the two teams this season.  The Hounds would take the win in the first match up; however this time around Rochester had different…

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Boston Ends Rochester’s Five-Game Win Streak

July 3, 2016

Chris Crane, Beat Writer Rochester Rattlers Lacrosse is Awesome July 2nd, 2016 the Rochester Rattlers (5-4) took on the Boston Cannons (6-5) at Aquinas Institute in front of a crowd of 1,514 hopeful fans.  The Rattlers were riding a five-game win streak that started over a month ago when their last loss came at the hands of the Boston where the Cannons took a 15-14 overtime victory.  This time around…

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Machine Gets Rattled by Rochester 6/25/16

June 26, 2016

Chris Crane, Beat Writer Rochester Rattlers Lacrosse is Awesome On Saturday June 25, the Rochester Rattlers (5-3) traveled to Ohio Dominican Stadium to face the Ohio Machine (6-4) in front of a crowd of 1,374.  This would be the second meeting between the two teams, with the Rattlers sweeping the series.  However, this last victory for the Rattlers would require them to have a big fourth quarter of play in…

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Rattler’s Break Three Game Slide 5/28/16

May 29, 2016

Chris Crane, Beat Writer Rochester Rattlers Lacrosse is Awesome The Rochester Rattlers (1-3) took on the Chesapeake Bayhawks (3-2) for their home opener at the Wegman’s Sports Complex in front of a crowd of 1,183 hopeful fans.  Rochester would pick up their first win of the season downing the Bayhawks 18-14.

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Rochester falls short to Rush 4/30/16

May 1, 2016

By: Chris Crane, Beat Writer Rochester Knighthawks Lacrosse is Awesome On April 30, the Rochester Knighthawks (6-11) took on the Saskatchewan Rush (13-5) in front of a home crowd of 6,547 at the Blue Cross Arena.  This was a must win for the Knighthawks to keep post season dreams alive but

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Rochester’s Fourth Quarter Run Not Enough

April 24, 2016

By: Chris Crane, Beat Writer Rochester Knighthawks Lacrosse is Awesome On Saturday April 23, the Rochester Knighthawks (6-10) took on division rivals the Buffalo Bandits (12-5) at the Blue Cross Arena in front of a crowd of 10,716 hopeful fans.  This was a must win for the Knighthawks to keep any playoff hopes alive, unfortunately luck wasn’t on their side as the Bandits edged Rochester 15-13.

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Rattlers Open Their Season on the Road Against the Lizards

April 22, 2016

Chris Crane, Beat Writer Rochester Rattlers Lacrosse is Awesome With the National Lacrosse League season coming to end with just a few games left; Major League Lacrosse will be beginning their season in tomorrow April 23.  This game will be a rematch of last years championship game with the Rochester Rattler’s traveling to Long Island to take on the New York Lizards.  Rochester is looking to avenge last year’s loss…

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Georgia Swarms over Rochester 4/16/16

April 17, 2016

By: Chris Crane, Beat Writer Rochester Knighthawks Lacrosse is Awesome Last night the Rochester Knighthawks (6-9) hosted the Georgia Swarm (7-9) at the Blue Cross Arena in front of a crowd of 8,570.  With playoff implications on the line it was a must win scenario for both teams, but it would be the Swarm taking the victory 17-11.

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