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…
Earlier this week it was announced the Rochester Knighthawks and Toronto Rock each lost picks for free agent violations. Reports surfaced today from Inside Lacrosse that the penalized signings were Toronto signing goalie Steve Fryer and Rochester signing transition man Jake Crans. Fryer has bounced between the practice and regular roster with the Rock. The 25 year old goaltender was drafted by the Philadelphia Wings before joining Toronto. Crans had been…
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…
After dropping Game One of the Eastern Conference final by a narrow 10-9 score, the Toronto Rock returned to their home floor at the Air Canada Centre on Saturday night looking to even and steal the series from the back to back to back NLL champion Rochester Knighthawks. The Knighthawks saw leading scorer Cody Jamieson go down with an ankle injury early on in Game One, but still were able to…
The news was bad for the Rochester Knighthawks this week despite their game one victory in the eastern conference finals. Cody Jamieson, last season’s MVP, was injured in the victory last week. It’s being reported he has a torn Achilles and will miss the remainder of the playoffs. Along with the playoffs, Jamieson could miss most of the Six Nations Chiefs series in Major Series Lacrosse. It remains to be…
The Rochester Knighthawks took a huge 1-0 series lead on the Toronto Rock last night. They won thanks to a last minute goal from Dan Dawson that made Sportscenter’s Top 10 plays. Check out the video below.