2012 Rochester Knighthawks season
The Rochester Knighthawks were a lacrosse team based in Rochester, New York, that played in the National Lacrosse League. The 2012 season was the 18th in franchise history. After a 7-9 season, the Knighthawks came on strong in the playoffs and won their third NLL Championship, defeating the Edmonton Rush 9-6.
Game log
Reference:Playoffs
Reference:Transactions
Dispersal Draft
The Knighthawks chose the following players in the Boston Blazers dispersal draft:| Round | Overall | Player |
| 1 | 5 | Mike Kirk |
| 2 | 14 | Casey Powell |
| 3 | 23 | Jack Reid |
Entry draft
The 2011 NLL Entry Draft took place on September 21, 2011. The Knighthawks selected the following players:| Round | Overall | Player | College/Club |
| 1 | 2 | Stephen Keogh | Syracuse University |
| 1 | 5 | Johnny Powless | Six Nations, ON |
| 2 | 10 | Joel White | Syracuse University |
| 3 | 23 | Kyle Andrews | Brampton, ON |
| 4 | 32 | Shane Cater | Six Nations, ON |
| 5 | 36 | Aaron Tackaberry | Calgary, AB |
| 5 | 40 | Cal Kitson | Brampton, ON |
| 6 | 45 | Kraig Maracle | Six Nations, ON |
| 6 | 49 | Grant Catalino | University of Maryland |