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O'Toole to sign autographs at Eastview Mall December 22nd

December 13, 2007 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Rochester Knighthawks News Release


(Rochester, NY)... On Saturday, December 22nd, Rochester Knighthawks goaltender Pat O'Toole will be signing autographs in front of the food court at Eastview Mall. The veteran netminder can be found manning the Rochester Sports Group table with a sharpie in hand from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Throughout the month of December, members of the Rochester Sports Group staff, along with team mascots and dance teams, will be making appearances at the mall in Victor to promote the upcoming seasons.

Fans of the teams can visit the kiosk near the food court to pick up information on season ticket packages, holiday packages, and bricks and tiles for PAETEC Park. At each appearance, fans can enter to win two Amerks season tickets and two Knighthawks season tickets for the 2007-08 seasons.

Additionally, The National Lacrosse League Championship Trophy will also be on display. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to have their pictures taken with the cup.

The defending champion Knighthawks begin their 14th season with a home-and-home series against the rival Buffalo Bandits. The game is a rematch of last year's East Division Finals. Rochester opens the season on Friday, January 11th at HSBC Arena. On Saturday, January 12th, the Knighthawks will raise their championship banner prior to hosting the Bandits at 7:35 p.m. at The Blue Cross Arena at the Rochester War Memorial.

Rochester captured the 2007 NLL Champion's Cup on May 12th, defeating the Arizona Sting 13-11 at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, Arizona. The win was the team's 15th straight and capped a 17-2 season. The championship was the second in the franchise's history. The Knighthawks last won the title in 1997 as members of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League (MILL).

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