Riptide Can’t Overtake the Knighthawks in Overtime Thriller 12/5/21

December 5, 2021

Christopher Crane, Rochester Knighthawks Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Courtesy of Rochester Knighthawks This weekend marked the first time in almost two years that we have seen NLL action.  As many teams have made key additions not to mention the addition of the Panther City Lacrosse Club to the NLL, this weekend’s action was nothing short of exciting especially the Rochester Knighthawks (1-0) versus New York Riptide (0-1)…

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Rochester Ends Up with More Trades than Picks 9/19/2020

September 19, 2020

Christopher Crane, Correspondent Rochester Knighthawks Lacrosse is Awesome© On Thursday September 17, 2020 the NLL found a creative way to host its Entry Draft and they did it virtually ahead of the 2020-2021 season.  Everyone is hopeful that the upcoming season will still come to fruition after last season was cut short due to the Pandemic.   Like any other draft night, the teams were busy especially the Rochester Knighthawks who…

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MEDIA ADVISORY: National Lacrosse League Statement and Update on Game Play 3/12/2020

March 12, 2020

MEDIA ADVISORY March 12, 2020 “The National Lacrosse League has determined that it is in the best interests of our fans, our players, our coaches and our staff to temporarily suspend play until further notice due to concerns over COVID-19. We will continue to evaluate this situation and remain in constant communication with health, team, business and league officials across North America. Security and safety is our top priority and focus in…

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Mammoth Amazing Come From Behind Victory 3/9/2020

March 9, 2020

Di Miller, Correspondent Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit: Di Miller The Colorado Mammoth (7-6) hosted the Rochester Knighthawks (2-10) on Sunday March 8, 2020.  The Knighthawks had just come off of a disappointing loss in San Diego and only one hour sleep due to some chaos upon arrival in the Mile High City.  But you wouldn’t have known that when they stepped on the floor.  They…

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Battle of the Expansion Teams Knighthawks vs Riptide 2/29/2020

March 1, 2020

Christopher Crane, Correspondent Rochester Knighthawks Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit: Micheline V On Leap Day 2/29/2020 the Rochester Knighthawks (2-8) played host to the New York Riptide (1-11) on Military Appreciation Night at the Blue Cross Arena in front of 6,006  fans.  This was a game of runs.  Rochester would get off to a slow start with New York finding the back of net first and the ‘Hawks…

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Black Wolves Run Through Knighthawks 2/23/2020

February 23, 2020

Justin Ivey, NLL Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© On Saturday night, the New England Black Wolves (5-3) hosted the Rochester Knighthawks (1-8), for the first meeting between the two teams.  The Knighthawks of last year are in Halifax, and this new Rochester expansion franchise is not as bad as their record leads you to believe.  Up until this game, five of their seven losses have been by three goals or fewer. …

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New England vs. Rochester: Who will break the streak? 2/21/2020

February 21, 2020

[MEDIA RELEASE] UNCASVILLE, CT. (February 21, 2020) – The New England Black Wolves take on the Rochester Knighthawks at the Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 7pm. The Black Wolves are looking to grab their first win since defeating the Philadelphia Wings 8-7 in overtime on Jan. 26. The Pack is also partnering with Fox61 for Hometown Heroes night to honor local heroes. With proper ID, military personnel…

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KNIGHTHAWKS AND VETERANS OUTREACH CENTER PARTNER TO HOST MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT 2/14/2020

February 14, 2020

  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…

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Getting to Know Craig Wende 2/13/2020

February 13, 2020

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,…

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Knighthawks Drop Another Heartbreaker in OT 2/9/2020

February 9, 2020

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…

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Knighthawks Lose Close Battle to Warriors in OT 2/9/2020

February 9, 2020

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…

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KNIGHTHAWKS FALL TO BANDITS IN OVERTIME 1/31/2020

February 1, 2020

[MEDIA RELEASE] Featured Image Photo Credit:  Kate Frese (Buffalo, NY) – Another back-and-forth offensive battle came down to the final few seconds of regulation as the Buffalo Bandits (5-1) scored with eight seconds remaining to force overtime before winning in the extra frame to hand the Rochester Knighthawks (1-6) a 16-15 loss Friday at KeyBank Center. Holden Cattoni matched a season-high with a nine-point effort on the strength of three…

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