Author: Rocco Granato

Knighthawks vs Rock: Who Was the Stronger Dynasty?

August 3, 2014
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This past NLL season history was made when the Rochester Knighthawks became the first team to three-peat in the 28 year history of the league.  Other teams have come close, Toronto Rock, Buffalo Bandits and the Philadelphia Wings. With a new playoff format the Knighthawks overcame losing the first game in the Eastern Finals and Championship to force the 10 minute mini-game, and even came from behind in both to…

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Fann Cup 2014 One to Remember

July 27, 2014
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Fann Cup weekend has officially ended.  People started coming into Chicago last weekend, seeing the sites, ball games and just driving around seeing what the city has to offer. Friday night was the registration party, waivers signed, a bag that had a commemorative glass and a t-shirt for the event.  Once the participants finished all of that, the fun started.   Friends who haven’t  seen each other since last years…

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Fann Cup Blog: Fann Cup Eve Friday

July 25, 2014
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We are now about 12 hours before the first face-off of this years tournament, and all competitors have arrived. The day has been filled with a lot of catching up with friends we haven’t seen in a year, some fun trash talking, and tasting of some fine Chicago cuisine.  Giordano’s was the choice for lunch.  Excellent deep dish pizza stuffed with pepperoni with some great friends from Minnesota. As we…

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Fann Cup 2014: Destination Chicago

July 25, 2014
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While in Chicago I will be doing a daily blog recap on the fun and activities gong on at this years Fann Cup Lacrosse Tournament. DAY 1 -Recap Thursday. The morning started very early with a 6:30am flight to Chicago. Meaning arrival at airport 2 hours prior..OUCH!! My daughter and I arrive in Chicago at 7:15 local time, pick up the bags, get the rental car and head to Naperville,…

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Fann Cup: What Is It?

July 23, 2014
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In just a few short days an event will take place at the Players Indoor Sports Center in Naperville, Illinois. The 13th annual Fann Cup Lacrosse Tournament.  You may read about it in your local paper, if someone involved with it gets in touch with the press. Some may be asking “What is Fann Cup?”  Fann Cup is an event played by the fans of the game of lacrosse.  Many…

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MLL Playoff Race: Deadline Nears, Buy or Sell?

July 6, 2014
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Week Ten is now completed in the MLL, and with only 4 games remaining the contenders and pretenders are becoming more visible. Last seasons regular season winner, the Denver Outlaws are still atop the standings, but the have some company.  The Rochester Rattlers have been striking opponents down en route to a 7-3 record which ties them for first place, and with standing a major collapse, the Rattlers and Outlaws…

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Stealth Hire Kaleb Toth As Assistant Coach

July 2, 2014
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The Vancouver Stealth announced today that Kaleb Toth has been hired as an Assistant Coach.  Toth, currently the Head Coach of the Nanaimo Timbermen of the Western Lacrosse Association had also served as a scout with the Calgary Roughnecks in 2014. Toth played for 13 seasons in the National Lacrosse League (11 seasons with Calgary and two with the Toronto Rock) before retiring in 2012.  One of the most decorated…

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Audio: George Daniel Recaps NLL Season

On Saturday night the Rochester Knighthawks took home their third straight NLL championship. After the game, we spoke with the league’s commissioner George Daniel about the dynasty, how the new playoff format worked and the 2015 NLL season. George Daniel

June 5, 2014
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Rattlers Strike 18 Times, Down Launch 18-11

The Rochester Rattlers capped off an exciting lacrosse weekend in Western New York. Just 14 hours after the Rochester Knighthawks made history by being the first team to three-peat in the 28-year history of the MILL/NLL, the Rattlers defeated the Florida Launch 18-11. The Rattlers kicked off the scoring with a goal from Jordan MacIntosh just 21 seconds into the game.  The Launch would respond with goals at the 1:11 &…

June 3, 2014
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