Knighthawks set up get-well message service for Grant

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Knighthawks set up get-well message service for Grant

September 9th, 2008 by Sean Burns

With well wishes pouring in from around the lacrosse world for John Grant Jr., the Rochester Knighthawks have set up a service to convey their thoughts to the ailing superstar.

It was announced on Monday that Grant, the reigning MLL MVP for the Rochester Rattlers and a five-time NLL first team All Pro, would miss the 2009 season after an infection that spread to his knee and required the removal of his ACL.

Fans that wish to send their wishes to the Peterborough native can send letters to the Knighthawks’ office:

C/O John Grant
The Blue Cross Arena
100 Exchange Street
Rochester, NY 14614.

Fans can also send emails to jgrant@knighthawks.net. Both methods of delivery will be active as of Wednesday, September 10th. To read the full release from the Knighthawks, follow after the jump.

(Rochester, NY)… The Rochester Knighthawks announced today that fans can send or drop off get-well cards to forward John Grant at the Rochester Knighthawks Office. Envelopes should be sent to the Rochester Knighthawks Office in care of John Grant at The Blue Cross Arena, 100 Exchange Street, Rochester, NY 14614.

With concern pouring in from around the league, the team is also setting up a special email: jgrant@knighthawks.net for fans to send well wishes via the Internet. The email account and the office will begin accepting get-well messages on Wednesday, September 10th.

The Knighthawks announced on Monday that the former National Lacrosse League MVP would miss the 2009 season. Grant was forced into emergency surgery last Friday when doctors discovered that an infection was getting worse as it started to attack his left ACL. As a result, the doctors in Peterborough had to remove his entire ACL. Grant, 33, will be in a knee brace from four to 12 months, at which time he will be re-assessed. The Knighthawks organization is focused on helping John and his family deal with this very serious situation as our main concern is for his health and well being.

Grant completed his ninth season with the Rochester Knighthawks in 2008. He is the team’s all-time leader in goals (394), assists (417) and points (811). Grant is among the Top 5 point producers in league history. The Peterborough native is also a five-time NLL First Team All-Pro (2000, 2000-01, 2005, 2006 and 2007), and a two-time Second Team member (2001-02 and 2002-03). In addition, he has been selected to play in the league’s all-star game six times: 2001-02, 2003-04, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. He was also the 2000 NLL Rookie of the Year.

In 2007, he won the NLL Champion’s Cup was named the Game MVP. He also earned league MVP honors and was a First Team All-Pro. The forward led the NLL with 51 goals and 111 points.

This summer, Grant earned his second straight Bud Light Major League Lacrosse MVP and Offensive Player of the Year awards. He also led the MLL in scoring for a second straight campaign. In addition, he led the Peterborough Lakers to the Ontario Lacrosse Association major Series Finals.

The Knighthawks will open their 2009 National Lacrosse League schedule at Chicago on Saturday, December 27th. The Knighthawks will battle the East Division Shamrox at 8:00 p.m. Rochester will also host Chicago in their home opener on Saturday, January 10th at 8:05 p.m. at The Blue Cross Arena.

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