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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Knighthawks Sign Aaron Wilson

December 17, 2014

Just one day after being cut by the Buffalo Bandits, the Rochester Knighthawks have signed Aaron Wilson. Wilson. who was having a very strong pre season in Buffalo with ten points, was one of the surprise cuts yesterday. The Bandits cut the righty shooter, but it is the Knighthawks’ gain. Their already loaded offense adds a righty to go along with Dan Dawson, Stephen Keogh, Craig Point, and Gavin Prout….

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NLL Camp Experience: Knighthawks

December 17, 2014

Winning culture. Those were the words that emanated through my head after spending the first 48 hours at the Rochester Knighthawks trainings camp. There was a swagger, an expectation of we are the best – and we know it. But it was never spoken of literally and certainly nobody took anything for granted. All I heard from the training coaches and staff was how much better shape the key role…

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Albert Maione Retires From Lizards

December 15, 2014

New York Lizards midfielder Albert Maione, a five-year veteran of Major League Lacrosse, has announced his plan toretire. “It has been an honor and my pleasure to play Major League Lacrosse for the past five years, but it is time for me to move on due to injuries, business obligations, and my new wife,” said Maione. “I want to thank the New York Lizards organization, ownership, and coaching staff for…

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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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Rock Top Knighthawks in Montreal

December 14, 2014

The Toronto Rock defeated the Rochester Knighthawks 15-7 in a Sunday afternoon exhibition game at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec in front of 4,820 fans. As part of the promotion of the exhibition game, organizers selected a member of the Quebec Lacrosse Federation to play in the game. Trevor Wagar, a player with Vermont in the Quebec Senior B Lacrosse League, was chosen to play for the Rock. After…

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Rock and Knighthawks Battle in Montreal

December 14, 2014

Today the Toronto Rock and Rochester Knighthawks will take over the old stomping grounds of the ill-fated Montreal Express. For the second time, the NLL heads to Montreal for a pre season game where these two teams will play at Bell Centre. The Rock lost their pre season contest last week to the Calgary Roughnecks where they scored just five goals. Meanwhile, the Knighthawks also lost when the Minnesota Swarm…

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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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