Rochester Knighthawks

The Rochester Knighthawks have announced today that they have signed Jake Crans to a one-year deal. The 24-year-old defenseman will join the Knighthawks at their 2015 National Lacrosse League Training Camp. The contract is his second in the NLL after inking a preseason deal with the Colorado Mammoth in 2014. “I am just super excited. It was really unbelievable to get an opportunity last year with Colorado,” he said. “To…

In recent NLL news, the Rochester Knighthawks have announced that they have re-signed forward Joel Matthews for another year. First signed in 2014 and back again with the white and teal, the St. Catharines, Ontario native looks to add to his fantastic but limited 2015 season in his third season of NLL play and just his second with the Knighthawks. During that 2015 campaign, Matthews had a career high 13…

The Rochester Knighthawks announced today that they have re-signed defenseman Ian Llord to a four-year deal. For the nine-year National Lacrosse League pro, the decision was an easy one to re-up with the Knighthawks. “A four-year contract shows me that (Owner) Curt (Styres) has faith in my abilities,” he said. “Now it’s up to me not to let him down. Curt wants to win and that’s all I can ask…

The Rochester Knighthawks announced today that they have re-signed goalie Angus Goodleaf to a three-year deal. “It feels great to be a part of this team for the next three seasons,” he said. “We have a great veteran team with a great chance to win every year.” Goodleaf will enter his seventh season in the National Lacrosse League in 2016. In his three seasons in Rochester, the veteran goalie has…

The Rochester Knighthawks announced today that they have signed forward Joe Resetarits to a three-year deal. Resetarits, who was acquired prior to the 2015 Trade Deadline, was a key late-season addition to the Knighthawks’ lineup. “That really means a lot and shows how Rochester feels about me,” said Resetarits about his new deal. “I am anxious to go out and prove myself, and win a championship. (Last year) I really…

The Rochester Knighthawks have announced today that they have re-signed defenseman Jon Sullivan to a two-year deal. “It feels great,” he said. “We have a great group of guys and one of the best, if not the best, organizations in the league.” In 2016, the 33-year-old will enter his 12th season in the National Lacrosse League. In his career, he has played for Minnesota, Colorado and Rochester, while appearing in…

The Rochester Knighthawks have signed assistant coach Paul Day to a three-year deal. Day, who joined head coach Mike Hasen’s staff in 2011, will enter his 18th season with the organization in 2016. “I am very excited to get back at it next winter,” said Day. “It’s a great draft and we will improve a good team.” The Knighthawks, who have the second overall pick in September’s Draft, made one of their…

The Rochester Knighthawks are coming off a bitter sweet 2015 NLL season which saw them get eliminated in the NLL Eastern Division finals at the hands of the Toronto Rock. The dynasty had to come to an end at some point, the Knighthawks of course were the reigning NLL Champions for three straight seasons (2012, 2013, and 2014). While the 2015 season was far from a failure, they still did…