TODAY'S GAME
Matchup: The CrosseFire (1-0) at Rochester Knighthawks, 7:35 p.m., Blue Cross Arena, Rochester, N.Y.
TV: WNPA.
CROSSEFIRE
Players to watch: Forward Paul Cantabene is a native of Rochester and has had some of his best games in Blue Cross Arena. Last year, Cantabene was named the MVP of the American team at the inaugural NLL All-Star Game in Rochester. ... Devin Dalep is expected to be making his first start of the season in goal
Notable: This is the third game of the team's three-game road trip to open the season. ... The CrosseFire is only 4-5 against the Knighthawks in regular-season games.
KNIGHTHAWKS
Players to watch: Forward Casey Powell was the first overall pick in the 1998 NLL draft and led all rookies in scoring last season. In a 16-6 win over Syracuse, Powell registered eight points. ... Goaltender Pat O'Toole made 54 saves in the Syracuse game and tied a franchise record for least amount of goals allowed in a game.
Notes: The Knighthawks were one of three road teams to spoil home openers for opposing teams the opening weekend. ... Rochester has had a professional indoor lacrosse franchise for five seasons and has been involved in three championship games. The team won the world championship in 1997 and lost title games in 1995 and 1999.
UP NEXT
The CrosseFire will play host to the Philadelphia Wings Jan. 22 in its home opener.
