ROCHESTER — The Rochester Knighthawks dropped their opener, 12-5, against the rival Toronto Rock.
Rochester saw goals a pair of goals by Quinn Powless. Wayne Van Every, Josh Currier and Joel Matthews also tallied for the home team.
The Knigthawks next see action Jan. 7 when the New England Black Wolves visit Blue Cross Arena.
SCORING SUMMARY
1st Quarter
- Toronto – Brett Hickey (Jesse Gamble) 3:18
- Toronto – Damon Edwards (Tom Schreiber, Kieran McArdle) 6:43
- Rochester – Wayne Van Every (Dan Dawson) 8:46
- Toronto – Kasey Beirnes (Billy Hostrawser, Damon Edwards) 9:13
- Rochester – Josh Currier (powerplay) (Scott Campbell) 13:37
- Rochester – Joel Matthews (Jarrett Davis) 14:31
2nd Quarter
- Toronto – Brett Hickey (Brodie Merrill, Latrell Harris) 8:00
- Toronto – Kasey Beirnes (Brodie Merrill) 9:32
- Toronto – Brodie Merrill (Jesse Gamble) 10:47
- Toronto – Jordan Magnuson (unassisted) 11:12
- Rochester – Quinn Powless (Josh Currier, Joe Resetarits) 11:29
- Toronto – Kasey Beirnes (Jesse Gamble, Latrell Harris) 13:11
- Toronto – Turner Evans (Tom Schreiber, Kieran McArdle) 13:29
3rd Quarter
- Toronto – Brett Hickey (powerplay) (Turner Evans) 5:23
- Toronto – Mike MacDonald (Tom Schreiber, Brett Hickey) 7:32
- Rochester – Quinn Powless (extra attacker) (unassisted) 9:03
- Toronto – Kieran McArdle (Turner Evans, Brett Hickey) 11:17
4th Quarter
- (no scoring)
The contest opened the 31st season for the National Lacrosse League.
