
Vinc Wins NLL Weekly Award
Published on January 9, 2013 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Rochester Knighthawks News Release
Rochester Knighthawks goalie Matt Vinc was the National Lacrosse League's Defensive Player of the Week. In Saturday's season opener at Washington, the veteran netminder notched 51 saves.
Vinc matched his season-high save total from 2012 in the 13-12 loss, denying 51 of 64 shots faced for a .797 save percentage. He also posted the same stat line against the Toronto Rock in the 17-13 semifinal victory which propelled the Knighthawks into the Champion's Cup Finals.
The NLL Player Awards are determined by a weekly vote of the league's general managers and head coaches.
The Knighthawks will play their home opener on Saturday, January 19th against the rival Buffalo Bandits at 7:30 p.m. at The Blue Cross Arena. The Knighthawks will raise their championship banner before the game. Fans can catch the game on Sportsradio 950 ESPN and online at www.sportsradio950.com. The game will also be televised live on the Time Warner Cable Sports Channel.
National Lacrosse League Stories from January 9, 2013
- Stealth Win Three of Four NLL Player of the Week Awards - Washington Stealth
- Vinc Wins NLL Weekly Award - Rochester Knighthawks
- Philadelphia Wings Look to Steal Win from Buffalo - Philadelphia Wings
- Smith, McMichael, Vinc & Buchanan Honored - NLL
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