Paul Gait with the Rochester Knighthawks

Knighthawks Opened Inaugural Season with a Bang

When Steve Donner strolled to the podium at the Rochester War Memorial on Oct. 4, 1994, he realized he was taking a risk. But, for the native of the 19th Ward, bringing back box lacrosse was a dream come true. "Being from Rochester, I felt the city was ready for something new," he said. "Everyone told me that the building was too small; Rochester was too conservative. I heard all the excuses. At the same time, I was pretty ... Full Story