The Buffalo Bandits had a relatively quiet draft in September with only four picks. However, they had the notable distinction of picking the tallest player in the draft in Mike Triolo in the third round, 27th overall. He was signed to a one year NLL contract on October 16th. “I’m so happy,” Triolo said after he had met with the Bandits brass at the draft. “This is what the dream…
Before the start of every training camp it is extremely important for every general manager in the National Lacrosse League to make sure to have their entire roster locked up in contracts so that every player will come in ready, focused and have nothing on their minds but lacrosse. Here in Buffalo, Bandits general manager Steve Dietrich and his staff have been working very diligently in making sure their final…
The National Lacrosse League has announced the Buffalo Bandits and New England Black Wolves will face off for a preseason game at PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. ET. “It’s great to bring the National Lacrosse League to the Lehigh Valley with an exhibition game at PPL Center,” said NLL Commissioner George Daniel. “There are many loyal fans in the area who can expect…
Looking to add some much needed scoring power from the left side during the 2014 NLL entry draft, Buffalo Bandits general manager Steve Dietrich and head coach Troy Cordingley used their 18th overall selection of six-foot-two, 171 lb forward Tyler Ferreira from the Jr. A Brampton Excelsiors to help fulfill that promise. When the Bandits drafted Ferreira with the 18th overall, he was coming off of one of his best…
After being bounced out of the opening round of the 2015 NLL playoffs by the Rochester Knighthawks and the retirement of Bandits captain John Tavares, Buffalo Bandits General Manager Steve Dietrich and head coach Troy Cordingley headed into the 2015 NLL Draft searching for that certain missing ingredient to their success. After the draft was over, it was pretty clear that the messing ingredients that Dietrich and Cordingley believed to…
The National Lacrosse League will be holding their 2015 draft at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre on Monday, Sept. 28th. This year’s draft class will see another 55 hopefuls hearing their name called and dreams fulfilled of playing professionally in the NLL. With some of the biggest names in lacrosse on the board this year like Lyle Thompson, Randy Staats, Graeme Hossack and Wesley Berg, the 2015 NLL draft will…
For the fourth time in his NLL career, Derek Suddons is on the move to a new team once again. The New England Blackwolves recently announced that they have come to terms with transition man/defender Derek Suddons, most recently of the Buffalo Bandits. Suddons has had extensive defensive experience, starting his career in 2002 with Columbus, and having stints with Toronto and Edmonton before landing in Buffalo in 2013. The…
Today marked the end of an era, the end to a legendary career. That’s right ladies and gentlemen, John Tavares, the 24-year NLL veteran who holds every major all-time offensive record, has announced his retirement from professional lacrosse. Tavares has spent his entire career with the Buffalo Bandits, where he played in 306 games, amassing 815 goals while adding 934 assists for a total of an astounding 1,749 points. The…
Buffalo Bandits General Manager Steve Dietrich today announced the team has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with transition player Nick Weiss. Weiss was acquired from the Vancouver Stealth during the 2014 NLL Entry Draft and recorded 12 points (7+5) in 17 games during his first season in Buffalo. He also finished fifth among Bandits players with 92 loose ball recoveries. The Port Hope, Ontario native has 25 points…
Buffalo Bandits General Manager Steve Dietrich today announced the team has agreed to terms on a three-year contract with forward Mark Steenhuis, pending league approval. Steenhuis finished third on the team in scoring during the 2015 season with 95 points (36+59) in 17 games. The St. Catharines, Ontario native has finished in the top three in team scoring in nine of his 13 seasons since joining the Bandits in 2003. Over his 14-year NLL…