The Seneca Nation has purchased the National Lacrosse League's Rochester Knighthawks, replacing Buffalo Bills and Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula. The Seneca Nation, a sovereign Native American nation,

The National Lacrosse League's Rochester Knighthawks have new ownership, as the league announced that the Seneca Nation -- via its business arm Seneca Holdings, LLC -- has acquired the team. As part of the announcement, there was also confirmation that the team will remain in the Flower City.

The Seneca Nation, through Seneca Holdings LLC, have bought the Rochester Knighthawks. Back in June, the team announced that the Pegula family will no longer operate the team.RELATED: Rochester Knighthawks on the market for new ownershipIn a press release,