By: Mateo Ortiz The Rochester Knighthawks released their 2026/2027 schedule on Tuesday in anticipation of the team's seventh season in its current iteration. Their regular season will begin at home, as they host the Halifax Thunderbirds on Saturday, Nov. 28, at 7 pm. at the Blue Cross Arena. The Knighthawks last opened their season at home in 2025, when they defeated the Las Vegas Desert Dogs 14-12. The Knighthawks then have the next two weeks off before they take the floor o

The Rochester Knighthawks announced on Friday that they have re-signed team captain Dan Coates to a one-year deal. The 39-year-old defenseman out of St. Catherines, Ontario, will be entering his 14th season in the National Lacrosse League. He has spent the previous five seasons with the Knighthawks, after spending his first eight seasons with the Colorado Mammoth. In 2026, he recorded 89 loose balls, caused 10 turnovers, and 8 blocked shots. Coates ranks third in franchise hi