Knighthawks Make Four Roster Moves

Published on March 2, 2012 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Rochester Knighthawks News Release

(Rochester, March 2)... On the eve of the showdown with the first-place Philadelphia Wings, the Rochester Knighthawks have made four players moves. The Knighthawks have activated defensemen Tyler Burton and Joel White, and placed defenseman Rory Glaves on the physical unable to perform list (PUP). Additionally, the team has moved defenseman Joe Smith to the practice squad.

Burton returns after appearing in six games. The second-year pro leads the team with 46 faceoff wins and has collected 30 loose balls. The Mercyhurst College product was activated and moved off the PUP list.

White also returns to the lineup. The 10th-overall pick in the September NLL Entry Draft has played in two games and recorded one assist and four loose balls. White, a three-time All-American at Syracuse University, was activated and moved off the PUP list.

The Knighthawks will travel to play the Philadelphia Wings on Saturday, March 3rd at 7:00 p.m. The game will be broadcast on Sportsradio 950 ESPN and www.sportsradio950espn.com.

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