#RollWolves Athletics has released a statement following the passing of our wrestling program’s founder, Eric Knuutila. @SUNYNiagara @GNN_Sports_ @TBNSports @wnywrestling @wnywrstlcentral pic.twitter.com/77wJy9TpI1
— SUNY Niagara Thunderwolves (@NCThunderwolves) March 6, 2026
SUNY Niagara has announced the death of a wrestling legend.
The school’s first wrestling coach, Eric Knuutila, died in his sleep between Thursday and Friday while with the team at the NJCAA championships in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was 79.