Knighthawks Sign Draft Pick Oran Horn

November 30, 2018 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Rochester Knighthawks News Release

Oran Horn with Mercyhurst University
(Rochester Knighthawks, Credit: Mercyhurst University)

"I have been working toward this for a very long time," said Horn. "It was very exciting and relieving to see my name on the TV screen (on draft day)."

This weekend, he will join his fellow draft picks at training camp, as the Knighthawks begin preparing for the 2018-19 NLL season. Horn will travel from Erie, Pa., where he is completing his degree at Mercyhurst University, to Six Nations to take part in three training sessions.

"I am excited," said Horn. "I have put in a lot of work in the summer and fall to get to this point, so I can't wait to get there and get on the floor."

This summer, he made a smooth transition to Senior "A" ball from the Senior "B" Kahnawake Mohawks. In 2018, the 23-year-old played in four games with the Six Nations Chiefs and contributed two goals and one assist in four games. Described as "tough as nails," Horn advanced through the Junior "B" ranks with the hometown Kahnawake Hunters before landing with Junior "A" Six Nations. He played two seasons with the Arrows and was a member of two Minto Cup championship teams (2015-16).

"He has a winning pedigree," said Knighthawks Owner and General Manager Curt Styres. "He showed that when he went to the Minto Cup. A lot of great players haven't won a Minto Cup, and he has won it twice. That says something about him. That's what we are looking for here. We need someone who knows what it takes to be a winner and is not afraid to put in the hard work."

Jake Henhawk, who is the general manager of the Arrows, knew precisely what the Knighthawks were getting when they selected the 5-foot-11, 205-pound Horn.

"I like everything about his game," said Henhawk, who is the Knighthawks President of Lacrosse Operations. "He is a smaller type of player, so he has to play with his heart. He will do whatever it takes to help his teammates. He will run through a wall for his coaches and players to get a loose ball. He can push the ball up the floor, and he can contribute when he stays and plays. His best attribute is his heart, and he is a good team guy, too."

Horn completed his college career in 2018 with Mercyhurst University. In three seasons with the Lakers, he appeared in 45 games and notched 51 goals and 17 assists for 68 points. As a senior, he achieved career highs in goals (28) and points (33). Horn broke into college with Lake Erie in 2015. He also excelled internationally, winning a bronze medal with the Iroquois Nationals at the 2018 World Field Lacrosse Championship.

"That was also one of my goals. I always wanted to play for the Iroquois Nationals," he said. "It was fun and very cool to play over in Israel, especially to be able to travel on our passports."

Horn's resume and his versatility are what make him a perfect addition to the Knighthawks' lineup.

"Oran's a winner," said Knighthawks Director of Player Development Duane Jacobs. "He has been with the Arrows for a couple of Minto Cups. He's just one of those kids who will go through a wall for you. Oran is very versatile; he can play some offense, but defense is his primary position. He's a very smart player with good positioning."

Oran Horn with Mercyhurst University (Mercyhurst University)

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