May 2013

VINC WINS "PLAY OF THE WEEK"
05/22/2013 - 2:50pm

The votes have been tallied for the final installment of the Knighthawks' Play of the Week, and the fans have chosen goaltender Matt Vinc's lead-preserving save at the end of the 2013 National Lacrosse League Championship...

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CHAMPIONSHIP PARADE AND EVENING EVENT PLANNED
05/20/2013 - 10:03pm

(May 21, 2013)… The Rochester Knighthawks will hold a 2013 NLL Championship Parade on Monday, June 3rd at 10:30 a.m. The procession will start at The Blue Cross Arena and end at City Hall  on Church Street. Rochester Mayor Thomas...

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CHAMPION’S CUP TO RETURN TO BREAD AND CHEESE DAY
05/17/2013 - 10:12am

By Craig Rybczynski - The back-to-back National Lacrosse League Champion Rochester Knighthawks will share the Champion’s Cup with thousands of fans Monday morning. For the second straight year, the Knighthawks will show off their...

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RELIVE THE CUP RAISING
05/16/2013 - 12:00pm

(May 16, 2013)... The Rochester Knighthawks raised the Champion's Cup for the second straight season, following an 11-10 victory over the Washington Stealth on May 11th in Langley, BC. The title was the fourth in the team...

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CHAMPION'S CUP PLAY OF THE WEEK
05/14/2013 - 12:42pm

(May 14, 2013)... Every week this season, we will take a look back at the Top 5 Plays from the Rochester Knighthawks' weekend action. Fans can vote for their favorite plays from each week and at the end of the season...

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NLL CHAMPIONSHIP NEWS & NOTES
05/13/2013 - 2:28pm

(May 13, 2013)... Historic may be one word that appropriately describes the Rochester Knighthawks’ 19th season in the National Lacrosse League.
 
The Knighthawks won their fourth NLL championship on Saturday, May 11th...

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KNIGHTHAWKS REACT TO 2013 TITLE WIN
05/12/2013 - 1:13am

(May 12, 2013)...An offensive shootout turned into a defensive battle in the second half, and...

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ROCHESTER REPEATS AS CHAMPIONS
05/11/2013 - 8:23pm

(May 11, 2013)... With a 11-10 victory over the Washington Stealth on Saturday night, the Rochester Knighthawks earned their second consecutive National Lacrosse League championship.
 
With a one-goal lead and less...

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ROCHESTER BACK IN CHAMPION’S CUP
05/10/2013 - 2:30pm

(May 10, 2013)… The Rochester Knighthawks (10-8) will travel to the Langley Events Centre in Langley, B.C. to take on the  Washington Stealth (11-7) for the 2013 Champion’s Cup on Saturday, May 11th at 7:00 p.m.

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KNIGHTHAWKS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME PREVIEW
05/09/2013 - 9:33pm

By Travis Larner - Veteran forward Mike Accursi put it best when he summed up the 2013 season as a “rollercoaster ride” for the Rochester Knighthawks.

While adversity has been a constant enemy for the Knighthawks this...

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PLAYOFF PLAY OF THE WEEK - ROUND 2
05/08/2013 - 12:04pm

(May 8, 2013)... Every week this season, we will take a look back at the Top 5 Plays from the Rochester Knighthawks' weekend action. Fans can vote for their favorite plays from each week and at the end of the season...

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KREW TO HOST NLL FINALS VIEWING PARTY
05/08/2013 - 10:27am

(May 8, 2013)… The Knighthawks Krew fan club will host a Championship Game Viewing Party at the Stock Exchange Restaurant on Saturday, May 11th. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. to watch the Rochester Knighthawks battle the Washington...

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VINC NAMED TO NLL FIRST TEAM
05/07/2013 - 3:45pm

(May 7, 2013)… Goaltender Matt Vinc continues to bring in the accolades after a historic season in the National Lacrosse League. On Tuesday, Vinc was named a league All-Pro for the fourth time in his career. Vinc earned First...

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WALTERS TALKING ABOUT TITLE GAME
05/07/2013 - 12:23pm

(May 7, 2013)… Rochester Knighthawks forward Joe Walters will do the media rounds Wednesday before the team leaves for Langley, BC. The Rochester native and National Lacrosse League veteran will appear on two radio shows to talk...

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CHAMPION'S CUP NEWS & NOTES
05/06/2013 - 2:33pm

(May 6, 2013)... With a 12-10 victory over the Minnesota Swarm on May 4th, the Rochester Knighthawks captured their second consecutive East Division title and will have the opportunity to become the first team to win back-to-back...

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KNIGHTHAWKS RALLY TO RETURN TO FINALS
05/04/2013 - 6:43pm

Rochester will play Washington Saturday for NLL Championship
 
(May 4, 2013)... The Rochester Knighthawks will travel west to defend their championship after defeating the Minnesota Swarm 12-...

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KNIGHTHAWKS PLAYERS GIVING BACK
05/04/2013 - 10:06am

(May 4, 2013)… The Rochester Knighthawks players realize the importance of the home floor advantage. The team won the Champion’s Cup at The Blue Cross Arena last season and will host Minnesota Saturday with a trip to the NLL...

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KNIGHTHAWKS FACE UNFAMILIAR FOE FOR DIVISION
05/03/2013 - 11:31pm

(May 3, 2013)... The only team that Rochester did not face in the 2013 National Lacrosse League regular season was Minnesota and vice versa, so it is only fitting the Knighthawks will host the Swarm in the East Division Final on...

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ROCHESTER RETURNS TO EAST DIVISON FINAL
05/03/2013 - 11:04am

(May 3, 2013)… The No. 2 Rochester Knighthawks (8-8) will host the No. 4 Minnesota Swarm (7-9) in the East Division Final at The Blue Cross Arena on Saturday, May 4th at 4:00 p.m.

Head-to-Head: The...

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Knighthawks Sell 50-50 Raffle Tickets
05/03/2013 - 8:31am

Throughout the 2013 season, the Rochester Knighthawks organization has been selling 50-50 raffle tickets at each of their home games at The Blue Cross Arena. Jenny and Jess, pictured above, along with their friends and the Knightingales sell the...

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VINC WINS GOALTENDER OF THE YEAR
05/02/2013 - 12:37pm

Knighthawks netminder set league record for saves, becomes first goalie to win award three times

(May 2, 2013)… The National Lacrosse League has announced that Matt Vinc from the...

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PLAYOFF PLAY OF THE WEEK - ROUND 1
05/01/2013 - 3:49pm

(May 1, 2013)... Every week this season, we will take a look back at the Top 5 Plays from the Rochester Knighthawks' weekend action. Fans can vote for their favorite plays from each week and at the end of the season chose the...

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KNOW YOUR KNIGHTHAWKS with Jamie Batson
05/01/2013 - 9:28am

This second-year defenseman may not be afraid of beating the opposition on the floor, but you would be surprised to know what really freaks this Knighthawk out. Communications Assistant Emily Forrester got the scoop when she sat down with Jamie...

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5/21/2013
What to know if you're going to Philadelphia this weekend to watch lacrosse

5/21/2013
Steve Ianzito questionable for Syracuse men's lacrosse Final Four game; Ryan Palasek, Brendan Conroy still suspended

5/21/2013
Q&A with Denver lacrosse coach Bill Tierney (Syracuse's opponent in the Final Four)

5/21/2013
Read the transcript of a Q&A with ESPN analyst and former SU star Paul Carcaterra

5/21/2013
Syracuse men's lacrosse to face No. 4 seed Denver in Final Four (and the week ahead for local teams)

5/20/2013
Syracuse sports success: Has it ever been better?

5/20/2013
Six things to know about Denver, Syracuse's next opponent in the NCAA lacrosse tournament

5/20/2013
Syracuse men's lacrosse survives against Yale to get back to Final Four, what to take away

5/19/2013
Syracuse men's lacrosse will face Denver in NCAA semifinals on Saturday

5/19/2013
Syracuse men's lacrosse believes past one-goal games helped it pull out win against Yale

5/18/2013
Syracuse men's lacrosse goalie Dom Lamolinara shines against Yale in return to his former home stadium

5/18/2013
Syracuse men's lacrosse rallies in final minutes to beat Yale, 7-6, return to Final Four for first time since 2009

5/18/2013
Syracuse men's lacrosse earns Final Four berth after rallying past Yale for 7-6 win

5/18/2013
Syracuse men's lacrosse vs. Yale in the NCAA quarterfinals (live match updates)

5/16/2013
Syracuse men's lacrosse prepping for Yale's aggressive man-to-man defense

5/16/2013
Poliquin: Once upon a time, the Brothers Gait (Gary & Paul) ruled the world of college lacrosse

5/15/2013
Q&A with Yale lacrosse head coach Andy Shay (Syracuse's opponent in the NCAA quarterfinals)

5/15/2013
Defensemen David Hamlin, Sean Young quietly playing big roles for Syracuse men's lacrosse

5/14/2013
Syracuse men's lacrosse believes tight game with Bryant will better prepare it for NCAA quarterfinal

5/14/2013
Ryan Palasek, Brendan Conroy remain suspended, will miss NCAA quarterfinal against Yale