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July 16, 2026 - (Rochester, NY)... Rochester Knighthawks President and General Manager Dan Carey announced that the team has hired Phil Sanderson as the defensive coordinator for the 2026-27 season.
Sanderson, 49, rejoins Knighthawks head coach Troy Cordingley in Rochester. Sanderson began his National Lacrosse League coaching career on Cordingley's staff as an assistant coach with the Vancouver Warriors for the 2022-23 season. The following season, Sanderson joined Cordingley at the Calgary Roughnecks as an assistant coach, where he was... Full Story
June 26, 2026 - (Rochester, NY)... The Rochester Hawkeyes announced today that they will hold tryouts for the team competing in the National Collegiate Box Series (NCBS) National Championship. The event will be held at RIT's Frank Ritter Arena in Rochester, NY, from Aug. 5-8.
Tryouts will be held on Thursday, July 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Total Sports Experience in Gates, NY. There is a $25 fee to participate. The team is coached by Knighthawks players Ryland Rees and Taylor Jensen. Knighthawks team captain Dan Coates will serve as the tea... Full Story
June 25, 2026 - (Rochester, NY)... One of the hard-working, toughest, and most selfless players to ever play in the National Lacrosse League has called it a career. Rochester Knighthawks defenseman Ian Llord announced today that he is retiring from professional lacrosse after 19 seasons.
Llord spent nine of his NLL seasons in Rochester, NY, two with the new Knighthawks and seven with the original Knighthawks franchise. The Flower City became a second home for his wife, Brooke, and children Hudson and Delilah. Retiring a Knighthawk was th... Full Story
June 18, 2026 - (Rochester, NY)... The Rochester Knighthawks announced today that two-time National Lacrosse League Coach of the Year Troy Cordingley has been hired as the team's head coach.
"Troy Cordingley is a proven winner in the NLL," said Knighthawks President and General Manager Dan Carey. "He is exceptionally prepared, holds his teams to a high standard, and consistently has them ready to compete. We believe he's an outstanding fit for our organization and are excited to welcome him as our head coach."
Cordingley arrives in Ro... Full Story
The Rochester Knighthawks are an indoor lacrosse team. Based in Rochester, New York, they are a member of the National Lacrosse League.
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Knighthawks Name Phil Sanderson Defensive Coordinator
July 16, 2026 - (Rochester, NY)... Rochester Knighthawks President and General Manager Dan Carey announced that the team has hired Phil Sanderson as the defensive coordinator for the 2026-27 season.
Sanderson, 49, rejoins Knighthawks head coach Troy Cordingley in Rochester. Sanderson began his National Lacrosse League coaching career on Cordingley's staff as an assistant coach with the Vancouver Warriors for the 2022-23 season. The following season, Sanderson joined Cordingley at the Calgary Roughnecks as an assistant coach, where he was... Full StoryMore Rochester Knighthawks stories below
Hawkeyes to Host Tryouts for 2026 Nationals
June 26, 2026 - (Rochester, NY)... The Rochester Hawkeyes announced today that they will hold tryouts for the team competing in the National Collegiate Box Series (NCBS) National Championship. The event will be held at RIT's Frank Ritter Arena in Rochester, NY, from Aug. 5-8.
Tryouts will be held on Thursday, July 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Total Sports Experience in Gates, NY. There is a $25 fee to participate. The team is coached by Knighthawks players Ryland Rees and Taylor Jensen. Knighthawks team captain Dan Coates will serve as the tea... Full StoryIan Llord Announces his Retirement
June 25, 2026 - (Rochester, NY)... One of the hard-working, toughest, and most selfless players to ever play in the National Lacrosse League has called it a career. Rochester Knighthawks defenseman Ian Llord announced today that he is retiring from professional lacrosse after 19 seasons.
Llord spent nine of his NLL seasons in Rochester, NY, two with the new Knighthawks and seven with the original Knighthawks franchise. The Flower City became a second home for his wife, Brooke, and children Hudson and Delilah. Retiring a Knighthawk was th... Full StoryTroy Cordingley Named Knighthawks Head Coach
June 18, 2026 - (Rochester, NY)... The Rochester Knighthawks announced today that two-time National Lacrosse League Coach of the Year Troy Cordingley has been hired as the team's head coach.
"Troy Cordingley is a proven winner in the NLL," said Knighthawks President and General Manager Dan Carey. "He is exceptionally prepared, holds his teams to a high standard, and consistently has them ready to compete. We believe he's an outstanding fit for our organization and are excited to welcome him as our head coach."
Cordingley arrives in Ro... Full StoryRochester Knighthawks News
- Knighthawks Name Phil Sanderson Defensive Coordinator - July 16, 2026
- Hawkeyes to Host Tryouts for 2026 Nationals - June 26, 2026
- Ian Llord Announces his Retirement - June 25, 2026
- Troy Cordingley Named Knighthawks Head Coach - June 18, 2026
- Knighthawks Dance Team Announces Audition Prep Clinics - June 8, 2026
- Fans Select Kapp as Knighthawks Unsung Hero - May 27, 2026
- Knighthawks to Host Youth Summer Lacrosse Camp - May 26, 2026
- Jensen Named Team Defensive MVP - May 20, 2026
- Connor Fields Named Team Offensive MVP - May 13, 2026
- Carey Named Finalist for NLL Executive of the Year - May 6, 2026
- Knighthawks Announce Head Coaching Search - May 1, 2026
- Knighthawks Drop Finale to Georgia in Front of Record Crowd - April 19, 2026
- Knighthawks Swarmed in Georgia - April 18, 2026
- Knighthawks Celebrating Native American Heritage on April 19 - April 14, 2026
- Knighthawks Players and NASCAR Cup Series Driver Zane Smith to Tour Rochester Wednesday - April 13, 2026
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League: National Lacrosse LeagueHome: Rochester, New York
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| Sun., Apr 19 | L | Georgia 17 at Rochester 12 | Final |
| Sat., Apr 18 | L | Rochester 6 at Georgia 13 | Final |
| Sat., Apr 11 | L | Rochester 6 at Buffalo 12 | Final |
| Sat., Apr 4 | L | Rochester 10 at Halifax 15 | Final |
| Sat., Mar 28 | W | Rochester 18 at Oshawa 11 | Final |
| Sat., Mar 21 | L | Las Vegas 17 at Rochester 13 | Final |
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- VIDEO: Top 5 Plays 2025-26: Rochester Knighthawks - NLL YouTube (July 13)
- Rochester Knighthawks Name Troy Cordingley Next Head Coach - NLL Inside Lacrosse (June 20)
- Knighthawks hire Troy Cordingley as head coach - NLL WHEC (June 20)
- VIDEO: Week 21: Swarm vs Knighthawks - NLL YouTube (April 21)
- VIDEO: Week 21: Knighthawks vs Swarm - NLL YouTube (April 20)
- Georgia Swarm set for first NLL playoff game at Gas South Arena since 2019 - NLL Gwinnett Daily Post (April 20)
- NASCAR'S Zane Smith spends a day in Rochester with the Knighthawks - NLL NewsBreak - Rochester (April 18)
- VIDEO: Week 20: Rochester vs Buffalo - NLL YouTube (April 12)
- VIDEO: Week 19: Knighthawks vs Thunderbirds - NLL YouTube (April 6)
- VIDEO: Week 18: Knighthawks vs Firewolves - NLL YouTube (March 29)
- VIDEO: Can'T Give Connor Fields this Much Space! - NLL YouTube (March 28)
- VIDEO: Week 17: Desert Dogs vs Knighthawks - NLL YouTube (March 22)
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