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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Dave DiRuscio Gets a Shot with Bandits

December 8, 2014

David DiRuscio is a player’s player. The 6’5, 300lb goaltender is an intimidating sight upon first glance, but spend a few minutes with him and you’ll come to know a gentle but determined human being, who is a fierce teammate and always has time for the fans. DiRuscio was highly touted for the 2012 NLL draft, but bad luck prevented him from being drafted as he suffered a broken leg…

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Bandits Squeeze by Black Wolves

December 8, 2014

After being down 9-8 midway through the fourth quarter, the Buffalo Bandits came together as a team and rallied back against the New England Black Wolves to come away with the 10-9 victory in their opening preseason game of the 2015 NLL season against the New England Black Wolves Saturday night at the First Niagara Center. Aaron Wilson led the Bandits to their first preseason victory of the year and…

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Audio: Rance Vigneux, Aaron Wilson

December 7, 2014

Last night the Buffalo Bandits defeated the New England Black Wolves 10-9 behind a six point night from Aaron Wilson. After the game we caught up with him and winning goaltender Rance Vigneux. Aaron Wilson Rance Vigneux

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Black Wolves Take on Bandits to Open Pre Season

December 5, 2014

This Saturday night, the Buffalo Bandits organization will finally be able to get their first good look at the newest incoming draft class as they face off against the New England Black Wolves for a closed scrimmage showdown at the First Niagara Center. After the 2014 NLL season had wrapped up and the Rochester Knighthawks were crowned the champions for the third time, each and every team in the league…

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Bandits Offense in New Direction Without Williams

December 2, 2014

The problem with knowing that you were one goal away from winning the 2014 Eastern Conference finals matchup against the back-to-back defending NLL champion Rochester Knighthawks wasn’t an easy pill to swallow for the Buffalo Bandits. With the sting of the postseason loss still fresh in their minds, the Buffalo Bandits organization headed into the offseason with the mindset that while the defensive and goaltending play had excelled by leaps…

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