Justin Ivey, NLL Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© On Saturday night, the Georgia Swarm (5-3) hosted the New York Riptide (1-9) in front of nearly nine thousand fans at Infinite Energy Arena. The lone win for the Riptide in their inaugural season came on January 18 when they hosted the Swarm. In that game they were behind as many as five goals before mounting a comeback that ended with an overtime…
[MEDIA RELEASE] Featured Image Photo Credit: Justin Ivey UNCASVILLE, CT. (February 15, 2020) – New England returns to action this weekend, Sunday, Feb. 16, for a matchup against the Philadelphia Wings at 5pm. The Black Wolves (4-2) and Wings (5-3) will collide on Galentines and Bromance night. Also, as part of a season-long Sunday special, kids and season ticket members are invited to come on the field after the game…
Justin Ivey, NLL Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Standings: Justin Ivey 32-18 Shawn Palmer 34-16 Stephonya Hunter-Penner 30-20 Chris Vale 28-22 I got brought to school last week. Shawn has taken the group lead and along with him, Stephonya and Chris all went 5-0. My 2-3 needs some work. This week is the week for retribution. With six games on the schedule, including two Alterna Cup games, it is gearing up…
Team to wear Military-themed jerseys for Feb. 29 home game against New York that will be auctioned off to benefit Veterans Outreach Center (Rochester, NY) – The Rochester Knighthawks and Veterans Outreach Center are teaming up to host Military Appreciation Night on Saturday, Feb. 29 when the Knighthawks face the New York Riptide at 7:00 p.m. at Segar & Sciortino Field at The Blue Cross Arena. “It’s incredible to…
[MEDIA RELEASE] UNCASVILLE, CT. (Feb. 13, 2020) – The New England Black Wolves and FOX 61 will join together to honor local military personnel and first responders throughout New England on Saturday, Feb. 22. The Pack will welcome the Rochester Knighthawks for Hometown Heroes night at 7pm. Military personnel and first responders who provide proper ID can take advantage of an exclusive offer – a $16-dollar ticket that includes a…
Christopher Crane, Correspondent Rochester Knighthawks Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit: Micheline Veluvolu With the original Knighthawks making their move to Halifax it really left a royal fan base sour and sad; but this would give opportunity for some old faces to return and some new faces to emerge as the new Rochester Knighthawks. One of those new faces and rising talents is Rochester’s new goal tender Craig Wende,…
Shawn Palmer, Correspondent Toronto Rock Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit: Toronto Rock On Sunday February 9, the Buffalo Bandits (6-2) visited the Toronto Rock (5-2) at the Scotiabank Arena on Sunday afternoon after defeating the Vancouver Warriors on Friday night in Vancouver. The Rock were looking to take down their second North Division foe in as many weeks and climb back into the conversation as the Number One…
Christopher Crane, Correspondent Rochester Knighthawks Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit: Micheline Veluvolu The Rochester Knighthawks (1-7) played host to the Vancouver Warriors (4-5) at the Blue Cross Arena on Kids Day in front of a crowd of 4,063. Rochester would battle hard all game long holding a lead late until the fourth period, unfortunately Vancouver would sneak out the victory in overtime as the Warriors Mitch Jones would…
Di Miller, NLL Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit: Micheline Veluvolu The Rochester Knighthawks (1-7) hosted the Vancouver Warriors (4-5) for a Sunday matinee on February 9. Rochesther’s faithful 4,063 fans in attendance got to see their team play another hard fought battle. The Knighthawks were looking for their second victory of this long season and it was looking good for them for most of the contest having…
Marcelo A. Sagüez, Correspondent Calgary Roughnecks Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image by Jim Wells/Calgary Roughnecks On Saturday February 8, the Calgary Roughnecks (3-4) shook the monkey off their back winning 13-9 at home in front of 12,384 fans at the Scotiabank Saddledome over the New York Riptide (1-8). The win is a huge boost for the captain less Calgary team who put together a solid and consistent four quarter game. …
Di Miller, Correspondent Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit: Di Miller On Saturday February 8, the Colorado Mammoth (4-6) headed to Saskatoon to face their West Division rivals the Saskatchewan Rush (4-2) in front of 11,982 faithful Rush fans. This game would determine the winner of the series and solidify first place in the division. It was 80’s Night at Sasktel Centre and the fans were ready…
Ron Schell, Correspondent Vancouver Warriors Lacrosse Is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit: Di Miller On Friday February 7, the Vancouver Warriors hosted the Buffalo Bandits at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia in front of 7,215 Warrior fans. The game long unrelenting barrage of shots, physical bone-rattling picks and tenacious battles for loose balls by the Bandits offence physically ground down the Warriors defence. Vancouver’s three game winning streak was…