Mitch Dumont is one of the more unheralded defensive players in all of the Ontario Sr. B loop. He’s a player that does everything well; he doesn’t stand out but he’s effective, and for a defensive player that’s a good thing. Dumont was as surprised as anyone to hear the Knighthawks where interested in offering him a contract. He said, “It’s exciting. It’s something that you’re not expecting to happen….
Derek Hopcroft was placed on the Rochester Knighthawks PUP list yesterday, and according to sources he has a season ending knee injury. Along with signing Brock Levick, the three time defending champions also made several other signings yesterday. Not too many surprises with the roster they announced this week. Mitch Dumont, Todd Kozak, and Kyle Potter were signed this week. Interestingly, Jeremy Noble is on the list as well, so…
According to multiple sources, Jeremy Noble remains unsigned by the Rochester Knighthawks as they approach training camp opening this weekend. The team traded for Noble, the second overall pick, by sending Johnny Powless, a former fifth overall pick, to the Vancouver Stealth on the day of the draft. Two sources confirm that the Colorado Mammoth are interested in the services of the Denver resident. Noble played at the University of…
The Rochester Knighthawks have invited three time NCAA DIII goal scoring leader Brock Levick to their 2014 training camp. “Receiving an invite to camp is a huge honour,” said Levick. “I couldn’t be more excited for an opportunity with such a storied franchise.” The Medaille College graduate finished with an average of 4.00 goals per game in his four year stint with the Mavericks of the North Eastern Athletic Conference….
The Rochester Knighthawks have had a rather busy offseason. They traded away Johnny Powless and they acquired Jordan Hall. However, their only multi-year extension other than Hall was a player who was not on their roster. Rochester signed Kyle Prreira to a three-year deal in early November. Pereira was drafted into the NLL by the Toronto Rock, but since he is a hockey player as well, has not played a…
If you are a Rochester Knighthawks fan you do not have to worry about the goalie position. You have one of the best in the game in Matt Vinc and your back up is the best second string goalie out there in Angus Goodleaf. The question is though who will be the third string net minder in 2015. Last year the team signed retired veteran Mike Thompson to step in when Goodleaf…
The Rochester Knighthawks have announced the signing of seasoned National Lacrosse League veteran Gavin Prout to a one-year deal. Known for his grit and clutch playoff performances, the forward enters his 13th season in the NLL in 2015. “It’s a great feeling. I took last year off and went in a different direction with work and travel, but I never lost the itch to play,” Prout said. “It’s just an honor…
The Rochester Knighthawks have announced the signing of Don Alton to a one-year deal. The 21-year-old goalie brings a championship acumen to the three-time National Lacrosse League champs. This past summer, Alton had a career best season as he helped the Six Nations Arrows win the coveted Junior “A” Minto Cup. He was an Ontario Lacrosse Association First Team All-Star, the OLA Goaltender of the Year and the co-winner of…
The Rochester Knighthawks have announced the re-signing of Jamie Batson to a one-year deal. The 29-year-old defenseman has won three Champion’s Cup since joining the team in 2012. “It’s good to be asked to come back out with the champs,” said Batson. The Comox, BC native made the jump to the National Lacrosse League after impressing the coaching staff at the Knighthawks’ Open Tryouts and Training Camp. In his tenure…
The Rochester Knighthawks have announced the signing of Kyle Pereira to a three-year deal. In Pereira, Rochester adds a two-sport star who is currently playing Canadian collegiate hockey at St. Mary’s University. “It feels incredible to get the opportunity,” he said about joining the defending NLL Champion Knighthawks. “Signing with such a storied franchise, with a history of winning like Rochester does, is awesome.” The 23-year-old has spent the past…