Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Fight For a Playoff Berth



The Rochester Knighthawks played their final regular season home game last Saturday but if they play their game the way we in Rochester know they can in the double-header weekend ahead, the Blue Cross Arena will open its gates one more time for fans to watch the Knighthawks compete in a playoff game.

After a 14-7 win at home on Saturday, the Knighthawks traveled to Toronto to play the first place team in East, the Toronto Rock. Looking for a clean sweep in the first of two double-header weekends this month, the Knighthawks went into Toronto ready to play as hard as they had the night before and were hoping for another win under their belt. Unfortunately, they were unable to bring that second win home.



No need to worry though! The Knighthawks travel to Alberta this weekend to take on the Calgary Roughnecks on Saturday and the Edmonton Rush on Sunday with hopes that this weekend will secure a playoff berth.

With one win and a Buffalo loss to Washington, Rochester will have a spot in the playoffs. With either two wins OR one win, a Buffalo loss to Washington AND a Philadelphia loss to Toronto, Rochester will have home field advantage for the first round of the playoffs.

“(There are) no excuses this time of year” said Derek Williams via Facebook. “It’s do or die.”

It looks like the old Rochester-Buffalo rivalry will be at an all-time high this weekend considering if Rochester wins and Buffalo loses, Buffalo will be out of playoff contention.


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