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Knighthawks Acquire Quinn Powless and Mike Manley

February 12, 2016 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Rochester Knighthawks News Release


The Rochester Knighthawks have acquired forward Quinn Powless and defenseman Mike Manley from the New England Black Wolves today in exchange for forward Jordan Hall.

"I am pretty excited to get going with the team this weekend," said Powless, who will join the Knighthawks for their game against the Vancouver Stealth Saturday.

Powless comes to Rochester after notching a point-per-game for the Black Wolves this season. The 22-year-old power forward has one goal and three assists in four games with New England. The former eighth overall pick now has 11 points (2+9) in seven games.

One person who has keenly watched his development is Knighthawks Owner and General Manager Curt Styres.

"I have watched him play lacrosse all his life," said Styres. "He is a great athlete."

The Six Nations product was a beast in the summer season leading up to the 2014 NLL Entry Draft. Not only did he help the hometown Arrows win the Minto Cup, but he finished tied for second in the Minto in assists (16) and points (22). Powless played three seasons with the Arrows (2012-14) and in 46 games scored 43 goals and chipped in 96 assists. He has three other championships to his credit, winning the 2011 Founders Cup with the Six Nations Rebels and capturing back-to-back NJCCA championships (2012-13) at Onondaga Community College.

This weekend, Manley will join Powless in Rochester. Manley has strong ties to the city and the local NLL team. Manley was a five-year standout at nearby Penn Yan Academy before heading to Duke University, where he was a three-time All-American. He also grew up a Knighthawks fan and made the commute to The Blue Cross on Saturdays to watch his favorite team and his favorite player, fellow Penn Yan native Pat Cougevan.

"I love it. I grew up watching the Knighthawks," said Manley. "Every weekend we would go up and watch the Knighthawks. It's an awesome feeling and I can't wait until I can be out there playing again."

The 27-year-old has appeared in 49 games over past three seasons, collecting 189 loose balls, 19 points and 30 forced turnovers. In 2015, Manley posted two goals, seven assists and nine points with 62 loose balls for the New England Black Wolves. He was originally selected in the fourth round (32nd overall) of the 2012 NLL Entry Draft by the Philadelphia Wings. In the summer, Manley has spent the last four seasons with the Rochester Rattlers.

Like Powless, the Knighthawks have had Manley on their radar for some time.

"We have watched Manley play for a few years now, and we like his game and his conditioning," said Styres. "We like the strength he has and his play on the defensive end of the field."

By completing the trade, Rochester sent Jordan Hall to the Black Wolves. Hall spent parts of four seasons with the Knighthawks and posted 54 goals, 89 assists for 143 points in 44 games. He was a member of the 2012 championship team, and was named the league's Sportsmanship Award winner in 2011.


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