Knighthawks and Swarm Announce Pre Season Game December 6th

October 7, 2014

For the fourth straight season, the Rochester Knighthawks will host the Minnesota Swarm in a free preseason game at The Blue Cross Arena. The 8:00 p.m. game on Saturday, December 6th will be the Knighthawks first since making National Lacrosse League history by winning three straight Champion’s Cups. Each fan will need a ticket to attend the game, which can be reserved online by clicking here, http://www.knighthawks.com/2015preseasongame. The preseason game…

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Profile: Jordan Hall, Rochester Knighthawks

October 6, 2014

When those of us in the lacrosse world hear the name Jordan Hall, the first thing that comes to mind is how he was involved in a blockbuster trade in 2012 that sent himself, Robbie Campbell, Joel White and Paul Rabil from Rochester to Philadelphia for Dan and Paul Dawson abd a first round pick in 2016. Fast forward 21 months later and Jordan Hall is back in Rochester after…

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Jordan Hall Signs With Rochester for Five Years

October 3, 2014

The Rochester Knighthawks have announced the signing of transition man Jordan Hall to a five-year deal. The six-time World Champion makes his return to Rochester, where he had two memorable seasons. “I have always been treated well by the Knighthawks and it’s good to know they want me for that long,” said Hall. “They go to extra lengths to make sure players are comfortable and can focus on winning.” The…

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Knighthawks Retain Keogh for Four Years

October 2, 2014

The Rochester Knighthawks have matched the New England Black Wolves’ qualifying offer and have re-signed restricted free agent Stephen Keogh to a four-year contract agreement pending league approval. As per the league’s rules, the Knighthawks had 72 hours to match the offer in order to retain the right-handed forward. Keogh was selected by Rochester second overall in the 2011 NLL Draft after a standout career at Syracuse University. He scored 26 goals and 32 assists…

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Black Wolves Extend Offer Sheet to Stephen Keogh

October 1, 2014

The New England Black Wolves have extended an offer sheet to restricted free agent Stephen Keogh, according to a tweet from the National Lacrosse League. Keogh has been a member of the Rochester Knighthawks since he was drafted. The Knighthawks have 72 hours to match the offer of the Black Wolves, the terms of which were not and will not be made public. This would be a huge blow for…

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Angus Goodleaf Solid Backup for Knighthawks

September 28, 2014

When the Rochester Knighthawks defeated the Calgary Roughnecks to secure their third championship in as many years, it truly was a fitting way to end their incredible 2014 season. What makes this Rochester Knighthawks 2014 championship team truly special is that they are extremely solid from head to toe with nary a weak link in the armor. The Knighthawks offensive corps are led by 2014 National Lacrosse League MVP Cody…

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2014 NLL Draft Analysis: Rochester Knighthawks

September 26, 2014

The Rochester Knighthawks made a splash before the NLL draft when they traded with Vancouer for the second overall pick in this year’s draft.  Rochester traded Johnny Powless and Joel McCready along with the ninth and 23rd selections in the draft. In exchange Rochester got Vancouver’s second and 11th pick in the draft along with their first round picks in 2015 and 2017. With the second overall pick in the draft…

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Knighthawks Acquire Jordan Hall from New England

September 22, 2014

Thew New England Black Wolves have traded transition player Jordan Hall to the Rochester Knighthawks in exchange for Rochester’s #11 and #28 overall picks along with a first round pick in 2015. The Black Wolves have traded away many players this offseason after relocating from Philadelphia, including Brodie Merrill. The 11th pick being gone from Rochester makes it less of a chance they get both Miles and Ty Thompson, if…

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Knighthawks Get Second Overall Pick, Send Powless to Vancouver

September 22, 2014

The Rochester Knighthawks have pulled off a blockbuster deal with the Vancouver Stealth to acquire the second and 11th overall picks in today’s 2014 National Lacrosse League Entry Draft. Rochester also receives the Stealth’s first-round picks in the 2015 and 2017 drafts. As part of the deal, the Knighthawks send forward Johnny Powless and transition man Joel McCready, and the ninth and 23rd picks in the 2014 draft to Vancouver….

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2015 NLL Breakout Players: Derek Hopcroft

September 19, 2014

Many NLL fans have probably never heard his name but they will want to remember it as Hopcroft looks to be a breakout payer for the Knighthawks in the 2015 season. Hopcroft started his career with the Calgary Roughnecks in 2011 where he put up three points in three games. The Roughnecks would trade Hopcroft to Colorado in 2012 where he posted 26 points in 11 games. Hopcroft would then…

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