UNCASVILLE – The New England Black Wolves have moved the start time of Sunday’s game with the Rochester Knighthawks up to 1 p.m.
The earlier faceoff allows Black Wolves fans to catch the start of the AFC Championship game between the Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars. That game begins at 3:05 p.m.
“New England sports fans are some of the most passionate in the world,” Mohegan Sun Vice President of Sports Amber Cox said. “This earlier start time allows our growing and loyal fan base to enjoy an important East Division game with Rochester before moving on to bars or restaurants all over Mohegan Sun to watch the Patriots – including former lacrosse star and honorary Black Wolf Chris Hogan – in the AFC Championship game.”
The Black Wolves are celebrating Native American Heritage on Sunday. The pregame activities include a performance by Mohegan Tribal dancers and drummers, a blessing from Dr. Lynn Malerba, Chief Many Hearts, of the Mohegan Tribe, and a ceremonial faceoff with Mohegan Tribal Chairman Kevin “Red Eagle” Brown.
Lacrosse legend Gary Gait will also sign autographs on the concourse and fans can take photos with the ceremonial tribal lacrosse stick.