Rochester Rattlers Return to Rochester Rhinos Stadium
January 19, 2017 - Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
Dallas Rattlers News Release
ROCHESTER, NY- The Rochester Rattlers of Major League Lacrosse (MLL) announced today the team will play its 2017 home games at Rhinos Stadium in Rochester.
"We are excited to have Major League Lacrosse and the Rochester Rattlers return to the stadium they previously called home for over ten years," Rochester Rhinos owners David and Wendy Dworkin said in statement to league. "The Rattlers will bring additional excitement and their loyal fan base to one of the premier outdoor entertainment venues in western New York."
Rochester will play its 2017 home opener on Thursday, May 11 against the Charlotte Hounds. The Rattlers will also face Florida, Chesapeake, Atlanta, Boston, Denver and Ohio at Rhinos Stadium this year.
The 13,000-seat venue hosted Rattlers games between 2006 and 2015. It also hosted the 2007 MLL Championship Game in which the Philadelphia Barrage earned the Steinfeld Trophy with a 16-13 win over the Los Angeles Riptide.
Rochester Rattlers 2017 Home Games
Date Opponent Thursday, May 11 Charlotte Hounds Saturday, May 20 Florida Launch Saturday, June 10 Chesapeake Bayhawks Saturday, June 24 Atlanta Blaze Saturday, July 15 Boston Cannons Thursday, July 20 Denver Outlaws Saturday, August 5 Ohio Machine
For information about Season, Group or Individual tickets, please contact Joe Schwab at 585.454.3000 X115, joe.schwab@rochesterrattlers.com, or go to www.rochesterrattlers.com.
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