Knighthawks use strong first half to defeat Rock 14-9
Published on January 14, 2006 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Toronto Rock News Release
ROCHESTER - The Toronto Rock could not solve the momentum created in the Rochester Knighthawks home opener or a slow first-half start, losing 14-9 at the Blue Cross Arena Saturday night.
This is the first time in team history that the Rock have begun the season at 0-3, and the team set a new franchise for most goals allowed in a half, surrendering 12 in the opening frame.
Fortunately, the Rock will have time for redemption soon, when they travel the Buffalo's HSBC Arena next Saturday Jan. 21 to play the Bandits at 7:30 p.m.
Steve Toll scored the first goal for the Knighthawks, streaking in with Rochester shorthanded to beat Watson low.
The Knighthawks scored three goals early in the first quarter before Matt Shearer replied for Toronto. The Rock trailed the K-hawks 5-2 at the end of the first.
Josh Sanderson scored 41 seconds into the second quarter to try to help jumpstart a Rock comeback, coming around a pick from the top and beating O'Toole cleanly.
Rochester tallied 12 goals on 24 shots in the first half.
In the second half, Toronto's shooters ran into some bad luck hitting five posts early. However they outscored their division rivals 4-1 in the quarter and started to claw their way back.
At the end of third quarter, Phil Wetherup (who relieved starter Bob Watson in the second quarter) makes a huge save on a fast-break away all alone on former Rock forward Steve Toll.
In the fourth quarter, Rochester goalie Pat O'Toole was solid only allowing one Rock goal.
Shawn Williams, the player of the game, led the way with four goals and three assists. Shooter Sanderson had two goals and three assists for the Rock.
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