NLL Halifax

NLL Halifax
Division Eastern
Founded 2018
Arena Scotiabank Centre
Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Owner Curt Styres
Website Official Site

The NLL Halifax is a box lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. They will play at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

History

On September 13, 2018, the NLL approved a franchise relocation to the city of Halifax. The team will begin play in December 2019 with its home arena being the Scotiabank Centre. [1]

Curt Styres, owner the NLL's Rochester Knighthawks, will move the Knighthawks' roster and staff for the 2019-2020 season. The Knighthawks intellectual property(name, logo, history) was sold to Pegula Sports and Entertainment, owners of the Buffalo Bandits, who will operate a new expansion franchise from the 2019-2020 season under the Knighthawks moniker.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ "National Lacrosse League Awards Halifax Franchise". Retrieved September 13, 2018.
  2. ↑ Pegulas confirm they will take over the Knighthawks wivb.com
  3. ↑ "National Lacrosse League relocates Rochester Knighthawks to Halifax". Retrieved September 13, 2018.
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