NLL: Bandits take final instalment of I-90 rivalry over Rochester

March 1, 2022

The final installment of the I-90 rivalry between Buffalo and Rochester definitely did not disappoint. Whenever these two clubs meet, there are instant fireworks. Blue Cross Arena in Rochester was rocking on Saturday night, partially due to a split crowd. It may have been “black-out” night at the game, but there was a ton of orange in the crowd. Rochester came into the game looking to gain ground in the…

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NLL: Tilted floor works in Bandits’ favour for 13-8 win over FireWolves

February 21, 2022

For the first time this year, the Buffalo Bandits were coming into a game trying to get back to their winning ways. After a tough loss to Toronto last week, Buffalo had a huge challenge in front of them in the gritty Albany FireWolves. Albany, also coming off a loss, is finding their stride as of late and had Buffalo right where they wanted them. A wise person once said…

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NLL: Bandits hold off Rochester’s late surge to stay unbeaten

February 7, 2022

Single-digit temperatures in Buffalo, New York make no difference when the interstate rival Rochester Knighthawks come to town. KeyBank Center was piping hot on Saturday night. The Bandits being 5-0 may have had something to do with that as well. Buffalo came in looking to notch their sixth straight win to start the year. As for Rochester, they were trying to stop a three game skid and gain some ground…

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NLL: Knighthawks falter in first game played in over a month

January 23, 2022

The Blue Cross Arena was buzzing, as Knighthawks lacrosse was back for the first time in over a month. Oh, and an Eastern Division rival, the Georgia Swarm were in town. Coming off a month-long break, the Knighthawks were trying to create a winning streak and gain ground in the standings. The same went for the Swarm, as they were coming off a loss to Buffalo last week. Both teams…

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NLL: Bandits stay undefeated after 12-10 win over Swarm

January 16, 2022

After an absolute slugfest against the Toronto Rock last weekend, the Buffalo Bandits took the field on a short week against the visiting Georgia Swarm, another pivotal East division matchup. Coming off a gutsy performance, Buffalo looked to bump their record to 4-0 for the first time since 2009. Georgia, a week removed from an overtime loss to Philadelphia, was looking to avenge that loss and get back into the…

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NLL: Emotional win for Tucker as Bandits double up Rock

January 12, 2022

Emotional. That’s the best word that comes to mind after Saturday’s contest between the Toronto Rock and Buffalo Bandits. It was the annual “Tucker Out Lymphoma” night in Buffalo, where both teams honored the late Tucker Williams. The son of former Bandit and Rock player Shawn Williams, Tucker lost his battle with Burkitt’s Lymphoma in 2014. Every year the Bandits honour him by wearing special jerseys that are auctioned off…

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NLL: Bandits spoil Knighthawks’ home opener

December 14, 2021

A very windy and rainy day in Western New York meant trees were falling, lines were down and power was out everywhere. However, there was no lack of electricity in the air at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester as the Buffalo Bandits came to town. This massive interstate rivalry between Buffalo and Rochester did not disappoint as it was back-and-forth for a majority of the game. Buffalo must have some…

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NLL: Fields, Nanticoke make big debuts for Bandits in win over Roughnecks

December 7, 2021

On a brisk Saturday evening in Buffalo, excitement was at an all-time high. Lacrosse was back! For the first time since March 2020, the Buffalo Bandits were taking the field. As if it couldn’t get any sweeter, this would be the first matchup between the Bandits and the Calgary Roughnecks since the 2019 NLL Championship. Bandits fans are all too familiar with how that series ended, with Calgary beating Buffalo…

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2021-22 PREVIEW: Buffalo Bandits

December 3, 2021

Well, a new season is upon us, and Buffalo Bandits fans have a lot to be excited about. First and foremost, it will be the first full season since the shortened 2019-2020 campaign. The last game the Bandits played was March 8th 2020, which was an 11-9 loss to Halifax. If you compare the roster from that game to present day, a lot is the same. However, there were many…

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