Bandits Notebook: Thompson Looks Sharp

January 1, 2015

BUFFALO BANDITS @ NEW ENGLAND BLACK WOLVES Bandits Rep: Assistant Coach Dan Teat FRIDAY 1/2/15   Addressing last season: Teat: “Going into this year we can’t be satisfied (regarding last year’s results), we need to head to the next level. Our core is a good one where we’re not too inexperienced and with our veterans leading the way, they will help tremendously.” Notes: I agree with what coach Teat is…

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2015 Buffalo Bandits Season Preview

December 24, 2014

BUFFALO BANDITS 2014 SEASON PREVIEW   Team Acquisitions: (F) Jerome Thompson (F) Corey Fowler (F) Jordan Dance (F) Tyler Ferreira (T) Brandon Goodwin (T) Alex Kedoh Hill (T) Nick Weiss – Vancouver Stealth (T) Matthew Bennett (G) David Diruscio   Team Losses: (F) Shawn Williams (F) Aaron Wilson (T) Jordan Critch (T) Joel Matthews (T) Hayden Smith (D) Colin Boucher (D) Rory Smith (G) Eric Penney (G) Kurtis Wagar Offense:…

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Analyzing the Bandits Rookies From Camp

December 18, 2014

The Buffalo Bandits picked up many solid rookies in both the draft and in the free agency pool. Here is the Bandits rookie breakdown. Jerome Thompson (Forward)- One of the most significant free agent signings in my opinion was that of Jerome Thompson. Jerome is the second eldest of the famed “Thompson Brothers” (others being Jeremy, Miles, and Lyle) who took the lacrosse world by storm. After originally being drafted…

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Bandits Make Surprise Move, Cut Wilson

December 17, 2014

Aaron Wilson has been released… Considering the amazing preseason performance he put in, that was the most surprising cut of camp. And in case you think they just released him to put him on the practice squad, I’ve already confirmed he won’t be on the practice squad. In three preseason games, Wilson put in six goals and four assists for 10 points. This seemed to show a lot of promise…

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Bandits Finish Pre Season 3-0

December 15, 2014

The Buffalo Bandits have ended their preseason on a high note, beating the Colorado Mammoth 9-8 on Sunday. The Bandits did seem to get lucky in this one, after a late fourth quarter collapse almost led to a loss. Joe Resetarits led the offensive unit, putting in two goals and adding five assists. Jerome Thompson continued his consistent preseason play by getting three assists, while the rookie Corey Fowler put…

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Black Wolves Suffer Second Preseason Loss to Bandits

December 15, 2014

The Buffalo Bandits defeated the New England Black Wolves 17-10 Saturday.  Buffalo jumped ahead in the first quarter to a 5-2 lead; Aaron Wilson scored three goals in the first quarter, while John Tavares and Alex Kedoh Hill each had two assists. Mark Steenhuis struck first for the Bandits in the second quarter pushing the lead back up to three after the Black Wolves scored. Joe Resetarits scored to make…

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1995 Scouting Reports: Tavares and Veltman

December 12, 2014

Steve Govett, the Colorado Mammoth president and general manager, has been posting some scouting reports from a January 7th, 1995, on Twitter. The reports come from a game between Philadelphia and Buffalo, and he has the scouting reports from all time greats Jim Veltman and John Tavares. That was good but check the flip side of the roster sheet scouting rpt on @JimVeltman1 and @JohnTavares11#OldSchoolpic.twitter.com/J3EsivpChI — Steve Govett (@sgovett) December…

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Bandits Face Black Wolves in Rematch

December 12, 2014

The New England Blackwolves will look to even the score as they have a pre-season rematch against the Buffalo Bandits this Saturday at the Toronto Rock Athletic Center in Oakville, ON. The Bandits took the W in their first meeting this past weekend 10-9, a game which was very physical and came down to the wire. Jerome Thompson, a free agent addition to the Bandits roster (he was originally drafted…

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Bandits Release Mike Melnychenko

December 9, 2014

The Buffalo Bandits have released draft pick Mike Melnychenko following their first pre season game. Melnychenko was the sixth round pick of the Bandits in the 2014 NLL draft. Melnychenko went much later in the draft than was expected, as he was ranked as a top 20 prospect. Buffalo drafted all lefties, so it was going to be hard to crack that roster on that side. There is a possibility…

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Video: Bandits vs Black Wolves

December 8, 2014

Our Dan Pattison was on scene for the Buffalo Bandits vs New England Black Wolves pre season contest this Saturday night, and he brings some footage from the game. Bandits vs BlackWolves

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