NLL Rochester Knighthawks

John Grant To Begin Weekly Blog

Published on November 12, 2008 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Rochester Knighthawks News Release


(Rochester, NY)... The Rochester Knighthawks announced today that seven-time National Lacrosse League All-Pro forward John Grant will begin a weekly blog this Friday on the team's official website, knighthawks.net. The blog will allow fans to get updates on the progress of their star player. The Peterborough, Ontario, native will post his thoughts on lacrosse, life, rehabilitation from ACL surgery, and his new role with the team.

The 33-year-old will serve as a lacrosse ambassador as he sits out the 2009 National Lacrosse League season after undergoing surgery to remove an infection in the ACL in his left knee this summer.

Grant completed his ninth season with Rochester in 2008. He is the team's all-time leader in goals (394), assists (417) and points (811). Grant is among the Top 5 point producers in league history. The Peterborough native is also a five-time NLL First Team All-Pro (2000, 2000-01, 2005, 2006 and 2007), and a two-time Second Team member (2001-02 and 2002-03). In addition, he has been selected to play in the league's all-star game six times: 2001-02, 2003-04, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. He was also the 2000 NLL Rookie of the Year.

In 2007, he won the NLL Champion's Cup and was named the Game MVP. He also earned league MVP honors and was a First Team All-Pro. The forward led the NLL with 51 goals and 111 points.

This summer, he earned his second straight Bud Light Major League Lacrosse MVP and Offensive Player of the Year awards as he led the Rochester Rattlers to their first ever league title in franchise history. He also led the MLL in scoring for a second straight campaign. In addition, he led the Peterborough Lakers to the Ontario Lacrosse Association Major Series Finals.

Grant will be in attendance this weekend as the Knighthawks open Training Camp on Saturday, November 15th at the Rochester Sports Garden. The session is free and open to the public and runs from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

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