After the previous owners stepped away this summer, the Seneca Nation was named the new owner of the Rochester Knighthawks.

The Seneca Nation was announced as the Knighthawks’ new owner Tuesday. It is thought to be the first sovereign Native Nation to own a major professional lacrosse team, according to a Seneca spokesperson.

The Seneca Nation has purchased the National Lacrosse League's Rochester Knighthawks, taking over after Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula chose in June to sell.