NLL Rochester Knighthawks

Rochester Knighthawks defeat Minnesota

Published on December 9, 2007 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Rochester Knighthawks News Release


(Six Nations, December 9th)? The Rochester Knighthawks defeated the Minnesota Swarm 14-10 today in a National Lacrosse League scrimmage game at Six Nations (Ontario).

"I am proud of our young kids, said Knighthawks Head Coach Ed Comeau. "It looks like they are ready to contribute at this level."

Rookies Mat MacLeaod and Matt Lyons led the way with three goals each for the Knighthawks. MacLead was Rochester's first-round selection (eighth overall) in the 2007 NLL Entry Draft. Lyons was the 11th overall selection and was acquired by the Knighthawks in the 2007 Dispersal Draft. Veterans John Grant, Pat O'Toole, Scott and Shawn Evans, Steve Toll, Regy Thorpe and Marshall Abrams did not dress. Shawn Williams saw limited time and scored one goal.

Craig Point led the Swarm with three goals, while Andy Secore notched a pair. Minnesota led 4-2 after one quarter and 8-5 at half, but Rochester rallied in the second half, outscoring the Swarm 9-2.

The defending champion Knighthawks begin their 14th season with a home-and-home series against the rival Buffalo Bandits. The game is a rematch of last year?s East Division Finals. Rochester opens the season on Friday, January 11th at HSBC Arena. On Saturday, January 12th, the Knighthawks will raise their championship banner prior to hosting the Bandits at 7:35 p.m. at The Blue Cross Arena at the Rochester War Memorial.

Rochester captured the 2007 NLL Champion's Cup on May 12th, defeating the Arizona Sting 13-11 at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, Arizona. The win was the team?s 15th straight and capped a 17-2 season. The championship was the second in the franchise's history. The Knighthawks last won the title in 1997.

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