Rochester will have 21 active players ready for the opening weekend Dec. 3.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Knighthawks General Manager and Vice President of Lacrosse Operations Dan Carey announced today the team’s 21-man opening weekend roster for the 2022-23 National Lacrosse League season.
Rochester’s season-opening roster includes eight forwards, nine defensemen, two transition players and two goaltenders.
ACTIVE ROSTER
Forwards (8): Holden Cattoni, Turner Evans, Connor Fields, Austin Hasen, Thomas Hoggarth, Curtis Knight, Ryan Smith, and Thomas Vela.
Defensemen (9): Matt Bennett, Dan Coates, Paul Dawson, Tyler Halls, Brad Gillies, Mitch Ogilvie, Curtis Romanchych, Ethan Schott, and Jordan Trottier.
Transition (2): Matt Gilray and Jordan Stouros.
Goaltenders (2): Rylan Hartley and Riley Hutchcraft.
INACTIVE ROSTER
Injured Reserve: Cory Highfield (T), Ryland Rees (T), and Jeff Wittig (F).
Physically Unable to Perform List: Tyler Biles (D), Carter Schott (D), and Thomas Whitty (T).
Practice Squad: Cory Becker (D), Pent Eistrat (F), Corson Kealey (F), and Parker Pipher (T).
The Knighthawks are slated to open the 2022-23 campaign on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 8:00 p.m. when they visit the Georgia Swarm as part of the league’s Face-Off Weekend. Rochester’s Home Opener is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 10 against the rival Toronto Rock at 7:05 p.m.