Buffalo Bandits forward John Tavares earned both Overall Player of the Week and Offensive Player of the Week honors. Tavares scored thirteen points on seven goals and six assists, including two power play goals, in a 19-15 home win over the Colorado Mammoth. Tavares also collected five loose balls in the victory.
Mark Steenhuis of the Buffalo Bandits earned Transition Player of the Week honors for Week Thirteen. Steenhuis scored two goals and added three assists for five points and collected seven loose balls in a 19-15 win over the Colorado Mammoth.
The Weekly Player Awards are determined by a vote of the General Managers and Head Coaches of the league's thirteen member clubs.
-NLL.COM
Friday, March 30, 2007
Power Rankings
1. X Colorado Mammoth (10-2)
2. X Rochester Knighthawks (10-2)
3. Buffalo Bandits (8-4)
4. Arizona Sting (7-4)
5. Minnesota Swarm (6-5)
6. San Jose Stealth (6-5)
7. Calgary Roughnecks (6-5)
8. Philidelphia Wings (5-6)
9. Toronto Rock (5-7)
10. Edmonton Rush (4-6)
11. Chicago Shamrox (4-8)
12. Portland Lumberjax (2-10)
13. New York Titans (2-11)
X -Clinched Playoff Birth
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Good Luck Saturday, Go Bandits!
-Buffalo Bandits Blogger
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Bandits Can Clinch With Win
The Rochester Knighthawks (10-2) became the second team to punch their ticket for the 2007 Champion's Cup Playoffs when they defeated the New York Titans on Saturday. This weekend, the Buffalo Bandits and Arizona Sting both have a chance to clinch a playoff berth. Colorado, who was the first team to clinch, can lock up the West Division title with two wins.
EASTERN DIVISION
BUFFALO:Clinches a playoff berth with a win over Chicago on Saturday, OR a Rochester win over Philadelphia AND a Colorado win over Minnesota.
ROCHESTER: Has clinched a playoff berth. Cannot clinch division title this weekend.
WESTERN DIVISION
COLORADO: Clinches the Western Division title with two wins this weekend. Colorado also clinches the West Division title with a win over Arizona on Friday, AND an Arizona win over San Jose on Saturday, AND at least one Portland win over Calgary this weekend.
ARIZONA: Clinches a playoff berth with two wins this weekend, AND any of the following:
A) Two Calgary losses to Portland this weekend
B) Two Edmonton losses this weekend (at NY, at CHI)
C) One Calgary loss AND one Edmonton loss
-NLL.COM
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Knocking Off The Top Dog
If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best. Thats what the Bandits had an opporunity to do when the first place Colorado Mammoth came into HSBC Arena Saturday night.
After a close affair for most of the game, Buffalo knocked off the Mammoth 19-15 in front of 15,156 patrons. With the win, Buffalo improves to 8-4 on the season while extending their win streak to 6 games. Meanwhile the loss drops the Mammoth to 10-2 and snaps their 6 game win streak as well
-Glenn Odebralski (Bandits.Com)
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Bandits/Mammoth Stat Sheet
Can be found at:
http://pointstreak.com/framed/prostats/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=360272
Bandits Shock Mammoth 19-15
File Photo: John Tavares scored 13 points on seven goals and six assists as the Buffalo Bandits defeated the Colorado Mammoth 19-15 on Saturday.The Buffalo Bandits defeated the Colorado Mammoth 19-15 in front of 15,156 fans at HSBC Arena on Saturday night, handing the Mammoth just their second loss of the season. John Tavares scored 13 points on seven goals and six assists as the Bandits avenged their 2006 Championship Game loss. With the win Buffalo improves to 8-4 and captured their fifth straight win. The Colorado Mammoth dropped just their second loss of the season and fell to 10-2.
On the strength of two Dan Teat and two John Tavares goals, the Buffalo Bandits lead the Colorado Mammoth 4-2 heading into the second quarter. In the second quarter the Mammoth battled back as Dan Carey scored three goals and Colorado took an 8-7 lead into halftime.
Buffalo battled back in the third quarter outscoring Colorado 5-3 and the Bandits took a 12-11 lead into the final quarter. In the final frame the Bandits continued their run and outscored Colorado 7-4, to take the 19-15 victory. With the win Buffalo captured their fifth straight win.
John Tavares led the Bandits with 13 points on seven goals and six assists while Brian Langtry lead the Mammoth with three goals and four assists.
Steve Dietrich recorded the win in goal with 35 saves and 15 goals against
-NLL.COM
Friday, March 23, 2007
-Championship Rematch-
The Colorado Mammoth returns to the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y., this weekend, the site of its victory in the 2006 National Lacrosse League championship game.
The Mammoth will once again match up with the Buffalo Bandits, when the East Division powerhouse hosts the championship rematch on Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
The game is also a rematch of the Mammoth's 11-10 overtime victory against the Bandits on Jan. 13 at Pepsi Center.
"It's a matchup of two very good teams," Mammoth coach Gary Gait said. "Our players are looking forward to it. The energy level will be brought up because their fans will be fired up, and that should inspire us."
The Bandits, who hosted last year's title game by virtue of their league-best record, enter Saturday's rematch at 7-4 and in second place in the East Division. The 9-2 Rochester Knighthawks are seeting the pace in the East, while the 10-1 Mammoth holds the NLL's best record and has won six straight games.
"If you want to be the best you have to beat the best," Bandits coach Darris Kilgour said.
Colorado Mammoth (10-1) at Buffalo Bandits (7-4)
When: Saturday, March 24 - 5:30 p.m.
Where: HSBC Arena - Buffalo, N.Y.
TV: Altitude
Webcast: B2 Networks
The Outlook
The Colorado Mammoth returns to the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y., this weekend, the site of its victory in the 2006 National Lacrosse League championship game. The Mammoth will once again face the Buffalo Bandits, when the East Division powerhouse hosts the championship rematch on Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
-Colorado Tribune
Power Rankings Week 12
1. Colorado Mammoth (10-1)
2. Rochester Knighthawks (9-2)
3. Arizona Sting (7-3)
4. Buffalo Bandits (7-4)
5. Minnesota Swarm (6-4)
6. Calgary Roughnecks (5-5)
7. San Jose Stealth (4-5)
8. Edmonton Rush (4-5)
9. Philidelphia Wings (4-6)
10. Toronto Rock (4-7)
11. Chicago Shamrox (3-7)
12. New York Titans (2-9)
13. Portland Lumberjax (2-9)
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Steenhuis Captures Wk 12 Honor
The NLL anounced that Bandits forward Mark Steenhuis has won Transistion Player Of The Week for week 12 of the NLL season. Steenhuis had 3 goals and 2 assists and picked up 6 ground balls in last sunday's win against the New York Titans.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Thompson Drops Titans
The Buffalo Bandits improved to 7-4 after defeating the New York Titans at Madison Square Garden.The Buffalo Bandits defeated the New York Titans, 11-8, at Madison Square Garden on Saturday afternoon. Mark Steenhuis led the Bandits with three goals, while rookie goaltender Mike Thompson recorded 40 saves in the win. Buffalo improves to 7-4 in the win, while New York falls to 2-9.
-NLL.com
THE MATCHUP
The Buffalo Bandits and New York Titans will faceoff today at 12:30 PM EST.All-star MVP Mark Steenhuis and the Buffalo Bandits (6-4) travel to New York to battle the Titans (2-8) at Madison Square Garden today at 12:30 EST. New York will be looking to improve their 2-1 record at the World's Most Famous Sports Arena by avenging an earlier loss to the Bandits. Joining Steenhuis is the NLL all-time leading scorer John Tavares who is having another great season. Currently Tavares is one point behind league leaders Dan Dawson and John Grant for first in the scoring race. As well goaltender Steve Dietrich is getting back into his 2006 form when he won the league MVP for the regular season. Dietrich has been a big reason the Bandits are on a four game winning streak that has gotten them within two games of Rochester.
-NLL.com
Bandits Head To The Garden
Happy St Patty's Day!
This afternoon will mark the first time the Buffalo Bandits get to play in the world's most famous arena when they face the expansion New York Titans. (12:30 pm Radio 1520) The Titans (2-8) have been splitting games between Madison Square Garden and the Nassau Collisium all year and this will be the Titans last game at the Garden, where they have posted both their wins this season, a 13-10 win over the Toronto Rock and a 11-9 decision over the Chicago Shamrox. The Bandits will a face local goaltender, former Canisus star Matt Vinc. This will be a very exciting game and with a win, the Bandits will move one step closer to the Champions Cup. Go Bandits! -BanditsBlogger
Friday, March 16, 2007
TORONTO DEALS PHIL SANDERSON TO BUFFALO
The Buffalo Bandits have acquired defenseman Phil Sanderson from the Toronto Rock, in exchange for Buffalo's first round selection in the 2007 Entry Draft. Sanderson, an eight-year NLL veteran, has appeared in 114 games in his career, recording 86 points and scooping 825 loose balls.
In related moves, Buffalo released forward Tony Henderson, while defenseman Bryan Riddell was activated to Toronto's 23-man roster.
-NLL.com
Monday, March 12, 2007
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Steenhuis Leads East Win
PORTLAND, Ore. — Put Buffalo Bandits midfielder Mark Steenhuis under the All-Star spotlight and watch him put on a show.
Steenhuis scored six goals and added an assist late Saturday night to help the East Division team, coached by Buffalo’s Darris Kilgour, to a 20-16 victory over the West before 12,856 at the Rose Garden in the National Lacrosse League All-Star Game.
Steenhuis became the first player ever to be named the game’s most valuable player for a second time. He compiled the same scoring line in 2004 game in Denver, which was his first All-Star appearance.
“It was just a great night,” said the 26-year-old Steenhuis, who now has 15 goals and 21 points in four All-Star appearances. “Having the opportunity to play with elite players you normally go against was just a pleasure. When the game got flowing I was just pretty much playing off [his teammates]. Luckily some went in.”
The Bandits’ John Tavares scored four goals and became the leading scorer in All-Star Game history. The 38-year-old now has 15 goals and 22 points in his six career appearances. Buffalo’s Pat McCready had a goal and an assist.
The Bandits (6-4), who are two games behind first-place Rochester (8-2) in the East, resume their season at 12:30 p.m. Saturday against the expansion New York Titans (2-8) at Madison Square Garden
-Buffalo Evening News
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Tavares Named Player Of The Week
John Tavares of the Buffalo Bandits was named both the Overall and Offensive Player of the Week in Week Ten for his performance in a 16-15 road victory over the Minnesota Swarm on Sunday. Tavares scored five goals and added four assists for nine points in the win and also collected four loose balls
Steenhuis Is It!
March 10th 2007 Portland, Oregon
John Tavares, Mark Steenhuis, and Pat McCready were the stars of this weekends All-Star Game as the East beat the West 20-16 in front of 12,856 last night at the Rose Garden. The three Bandits stars scored 11 of the East's 20 goals and Mark Steenhuis was named the NLL All-Star MVP. He scored 6 goals and an assist and with four goals, John Tavares was crowned the all-time leading scorer in All-Star history.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
To Whom It May Concern: BANDITS WIN!
Final Score:
Buffalo Bandits 16 vs Minnesota Swarm 15
After holding a 12-9 lead at halftime, the Swarm battled back but the Bandits were able to hold out for the win Sunday afternoon. John Tavares as expected was the star, scoring five of Buffalo's 16 goals. Goalie Nick Patterson was pulled when Buffalo held a 6-1 early lead and backup Matt Disher did a fine job as a replacement. The Bandits also replaced goalie Steve Deitrich with
Mike Thompson who did a fine job as well. One exciting story was the emergence of Minnesota forward Dean Hill who scored a suprising five goals. Buffalo (6-3) will play the New York Titans on March 17th at Madison Square Garden and the Bandits now move into second place in the east.
-Buffalobanditsblog
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Sunday, March 4, 2007
Buffalo Bandits (5-4) at Minnesota Swarm (5-3)
Xcel Energy Center
2:00 PM Eastern
Live on NLL.com via b2 Networks
Saturday, March 3, 2007
Pre-Game Swarm vs Bandits
Xcel Energy Center- St. Paul, Minnesota
Pat McCready was named transition player of the week and the Bandits hope that success will bring a win to the 5-4 Bandits tomorrow night when they take on the 5-3 Minnesota Swarm in St. Paul. The key to winning is shutting down star forward Ryan Ward who leads the team with 42 points in eight games. Another key is getting past goalie Matt Disher, who could get the start over the season starter, Nick Patterson. With a win, the Bandits would move into second place in the East just behind divison leading Rochester. In other news, forward John Tavares was named captian for the East in the NLL All-Star Game on March 10th. He is tied for second in league points with 60 and earlier this season, he was the first player in NLL history to reach 600 assists in a career. The game can be live fed through B2 live in the links section on Sunday @ 2pm GO BANDITS
- Bandits Blog
Friday, March 2, 2007
Upcoming Schedule
Buffalo vs Minnesota Sun, Mar 04 2:00 pm Xcel Energy
Buffalo vs New York Sat, Mar 17 12:30 pm New York (MSG)
Colorado vs Buffalo Sat, Mar 24 7:30 pm HSBC Arena
Chicago vs Buffalo Sat, Mar 31 7:30 pm HSBC Arena
Arizona vs Buffalo Sat, Apr 07 7:30 pm HSBC Arena
Rochester vs Buffalo Fri, Apr 13 7:30 pm HSBC Arena
Buffalo vs Rochester Sat, Apr 14 7:35 pm Blue Cross
Thursday, March 1, 2007
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