US EditionSeneca Nation Purchases Rochester Knighthawks Lacrosse Franchise
MONROE COUNTY, NEW YORK, AUG 5 – Seneca Holdings, LLC purchased the Knighthawks to maintain the team's 31-year presence and honor lacrosse's cultural heritage, with the team entering its sixth season under new ownership.
- On Tuesday, the Rochester Knighthawks were purchased by Seneca Holdings, LLC led by Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca, ensuring the team remains in Rochester at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial.
- After the Pegula family stepped away on June 30, the National Lacrosse League launched a search for a new owner, with Seneca Holdings acquiring the Rochester Knighthawks to keep the team in Rochester.
- Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca said lacrosse is part of their culture and Rochester is their ancestral home, emphasizing their connection and future plans for the team.
- The deal assigns leadership continuity to the organization, with Dan Carey also becoming team president as the Knighthawks prepare for the 2025-26 season under new management.
- The Seneca Nation, a sovereign entity with over 8,500 members, acquired the Rochester Knighthawks, a team operating since 1995 in the NLL, to diversify its economy.
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Seneca Nation purchases Rochester Knighthawks lacrosse franchise
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The Seneca Nation has purchased the National Lacrosse League's Rochester Knighthawks, replacing Buffalo Bills and Sabres owners Terry and…
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