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| Division | Eastern |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Home arena | HSBC Arena |
| Based in | Buffalo, New York |
| Colors | Orange, Black, Purple |
| Head coach | Darris Kilgour |
| General manager | Darris Kilgour |
| Local media | WWKB, WGR |
| Championships | 1992, 1993, 1996, 2008 |
| Division Championships | 1992, 1993, 1994, 2004, 2006, 2008 |
| Website | www.bandits.com |
| PLPA representative |  John Tavares |
The Buffalo Bandits are a team in the National Lacrosse League (NLL). Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Buffalo (ˈbʌfəloʊ is the second largest city in New York State. Darris Kilgour is the head coach and general manager of the Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League. Darris Kilgour is the head coach and general manager of the Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League. WWKB (formerly WKBW) is an AM Radio station in Buffalo New York that operates on a frequency of 1520 KHz. WGR, or WGR Sports Radio 550, is an all Sports Radio station in Buffalo New York that broadcasts on 550 AM. The Professional Lacrosse Players' Association ( PLPA) (formerly the Major Indoor Lacrosse League Players' Association or MILLPA) is the Trade John Tavares (born September 4, 1968 in Toronto, Ontario) is a professional Box lacrosse player in the National Lacrosse League The National Lacrosse League (NLL is the league of men's indoor lacrosse in North America. They play at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York. Buffalo (ˈbʌfəloʊ is the second largest city in New York State. The Bandits played in the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1992 to 1997, until the turned into the NLL in 1998. The 1992 season began on December 27, 1991 and concluded with the championship game on April 11, 1992. The 1997 season the last as the MILL began on January 4, 1997 and concluded with the championship game on April 12. Before the 1998 season the Major Indoor Lacrosse League was renamed to be the National Lacrosse League.
The Bandits are owned by Hockey Western New York LLC, the consortium led by Tom Golisano and Larry Quinn that also owns the Buffalo Sabres. Blase Thomas Golisano (born 1942 is an American Billionaire Businessman and the founder of Paychex, the second-largest Payroll The Buffalo Sabres are a professional Ice hockey team based in Buffalo New York.
The Bandits became the first franchise in MILL/NLL history[1][2] to win a championship in its first season. The Bandits repeated as champions in their second season, lost the Championship game their third season and captured their third Championship in 1996, their fifth season. The 1996 season began on December 30, 1995 and concluded with the championship game on April 12, 1996. It was not until 1999, their eighth season, that the Bandits did not make the playoffs. The 1999 National Lacrosse League season began on December 26, 1998 and concluded with the championship game on April 23, 1999.
Since their 1996 Championship-winning season, the Bandits returned to the NLL Championship game on three separate occasions (1997, 2004, 2006) only to lose each time (including twice at home). The 1996 season began on December 30, 1995 and concluded with the championship game on April 12, 1996. The 1997 season the last as the MILL began on January 4, 1997 and concluded with the championship game on April 12. The 2004 National Lacrosse League season began on December 26, 2003 and concluded with the championship game on May 7, 2004. The 2006 National Lacrosse League season was the 20th season in the history of the league which began as the Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League in 1987 It wouldn't be until 2008 that the Bandits would win their elusive fourth Championship, a 14-13 triumph over Portland. The 2008 National Lacrosse League season, the 22nd in the history of the NLL began on December 29 2007 and concluded with the Buffalo Bandits winning the championship The Portland LumberJax (sometimes referred to as the Jax) is a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League (NLL which started playing
The Bandits' cheerleaders are known as the Buffalo Bandettes.
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Awards & honors
Mark Steenhuis won two awards during the 2008 season
| Year | Player | Award |
| 1992 | Derek Keenan | Rookie of the Year |
| John Tavares | Championship Game MVP | |
| 1993 | John Tavares | Championship Game MVP |
| 1994 | John Tavares | NLL Most Valuable Player |
| 1996 | Pat O'Toole | Championship Game MVP |
| 2000 | John Tavares | NLL Most Valuable Player |
| 2001 | John Tavares | NLL Most Valuable Player |
| 2003 | Darris Kilgour | Les Bartley Award |
| Steve Govett | GM of the Year | |
| 2005 | Steve Dietrich | Goaltender of the Year[3] |
| 2006 | Steve Dietrich | Goaltender of the Year[4] |
| Steve Dietrich | NLL Most Valuable Player[5] | |
| 2007 | Dave Zygaj | Executive of the Year[6] |
| 2008 | Mark Steenhuis | Transition Player of the Year[7] |
| Mark Steenhuis | Championship Game MVP |
Roster
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| # | Player | Shoots | Acquired | Place of Birth | |
| 29 |  |
Ken Montour | R | 2007 | Six Nations, Ontario |
| 66 | |
Michael Thompson | R | 2006 | Akwesasne, Ontario |
| 86 | |
Daniel Sams | R | 2006 | Peterborough, Ontario |
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| 2 | |
Ian Llord | L | 2007 | St. Catharines, Ontario |
| 3 | |
Billy Dee Smith | L | 2005 | St. Catharines, Ontario |
| 5 | |
Clay Hill | L | 2004 | Six Nations, Ontario |
| 6 | |
Chris White | R | 2004 | Peterborough, Ontario |
| 14 |  |
Joe Smith | R | 2008 | Buffalo, New York |
| 17 | |
Kyle Laverty | L | 2003 | Peterborough, Ontario |
| 18 | |
Phil Sanderson | L | 2007 | Orangeville, Ontario |
| 24 | |
Kyle Schmelzle | R | 2005 | Niagara Falls, New York |
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| # | Player | Shoots | Acquired | Place of Birth | ||
| 9 | |
Mark Steenhuis | R | 2002 | St. Catharines, Ontario | |
| 10 | |
Pat McCready (A) | R | 2001 | St. Catharines, Ontario | |
| 16 | |
Rich Kilgour (C) | L | 1991 | Niagara Falls, New York | |
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| # | Player | Shoots | Acquired | Place of Birth | ||
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Andrew Lazore | R | 2008 | Akwesasne, Ontario | |
| 11 | |
John Tavares (A) | L | 1991 | Toronto, Ontario | |
| 12 | |
Brandon Swamp | R | 2008 | Hogansburg, New York | |
| 19 | |
Sean Greenhalgh | L | 2007 | St. Catharines, Ontario | |
| 20 | |
Rusty Kruger | L | 2008 | Shelburne, Ontario | |
| 26 | |
Brett Bucktooth | R | 2006 | Nedrow, New York | |
| 44 | |
Mike Accursi | R | 2008 | Pelham, Ontario | |
| 51 | |
Kevin Dostie | L | 2006 | Comber, Ontario | |
| 72 | |
Cory Bomberry | R | 2005 | Six Nations, Ontario | |
| 81 | |
Roger Vyse | L | 2005 | Six Nations, Ontario | |
| 99 | |
Delby Powless | R | 2004 | Six Nations, Ontario | |
All time Record
| Season | Division | W-L | Finish | Home | Road | GF | GA | Coach | Playoffs |
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| 1992 | National | 5-3 | 2nd | 2-2 | 3-1 | 161 | 125 | Bob "Buff" McCready[8]/Les Bartley | Won Championship |
| 1993 | National | 8-0 | 1st | 4-0 | 4-0 | 143 | 108 | Les Bartley | Won Championship |
| 1994 | National | 6-2 | 1st | 3-1 | 3-1 | 121 | 99 | Les Bartley | Lost Championship |
| 1995 | 3-5 | 4th | 2-2 | 1-3 | 109 | 108 | Les Bartley | Lost in semifinals | |
| 1996 | 8-2 | T-1st | 3-2 | 5-0 | 172 | 127 | Les Bartley | Won Championship | |
| 1997 | 6-4 | 3rd | 3-2 | 3-2 | 158 | 153 | Les Bartley | Lost Championship | |
| 1998 | 6-6 | 4th | 4-2 | 2-4 | 166 | 171 | Les Wakeling | Lost in semifinals | |
| 1999 | 4-8 | 6th | 1-5 | 3-3 | 158 | 177 | Les Wakeling | Missed playoffs | |
| 2000 | 8-4 | 2nd | 5-1 | 3-3 | 202 | 194 | Ted Sawicki | Lost in semifinals | |
| 2001 | 8-6 | 5th | 4-3 | 4-3 | 248 | 218 | Ted Sawicki | Missed playoffs | |
| 2002 | Central | 8-8 | 4th | 4-4 | 4-4 | 210 | 215 | Ted Sawicki | Missed playoffs |
| 2003 | Central | 12-4 | 2nd | 8-0 | 4-4 | 231 | 188 | Darris Kilgour | Lost in semifinals |
| 2004 | Eastern | 8-8 | 3rd | 4-4 | 4-4 | 205 | 198 | Darris Kilgour | Lost Championship |
| 2005 | Eastern | 11-5 | 2nd | 5-3 | 6-2 | 217 | 183 | Darris Kilgour | Lost in division semifinals |
| 2006 | Eastern | 11-5 | 1st | 6-2 | 5-3 | 193 | 167 | Darris Kilgour | Lost Championship |
| 2007 | Eastern | 10-6 | 2nd | 6-2 | 4-4 | 249 | 194 | Darris Kilgour | Lost in division finals |
| 2008 | Eastern | 10-6 | 1st | 7-2 | 3-4 | 176 | 155 | Darris Kilgour | Won Championship |
| Total | 17 seasons | 122-76 | 64-35 | 58-41 | 2,943 | 2,625 | |||
| Playoff Totals | 15-10 | 9-6 | 6-4 | 361 | 329 | 4 Championships Won |
All-time Team-by-team Records
(active NLL franchises only)
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| Arizona Sting | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1. The 1992 season began on December 27, 1991 and concluded with the championship game on April 11, 1992. Derek Keenan is a former lacrosse player and current head coach and General Manager of the Portland LumberJax of the National Lacrosse League. The National Lacrosse League Rookie of the Year Award is given annually to the top rookie in the National Lacrosse League. John Tavares (born September 4, 1968 in Toronto, Ontario) is a professional Box lacrosse player in the National Lacrosse League The 1993 Major Indoor Lacrosse League season began on January 9, 1993 and concluded with the championship game on April 10. The 1994 season began on January 8, 1994 and concluded with the championship game on April 16. The Dodge Nitro National Lacrosse League Most Valuable Player Award is given annually to the NLL player who is considered to have contributed most to his The 1996 season began on December 30, 1995 and concluded with the championship game on April 12, 1996. Pat "Toole Time" O'Toole (b December 24, 1971 in Toronto, Ontario is a goaltender for the Rochester Knighthawks in the The 2000 National Lacrosse League season began on January 7, 2000 and concluded with the championship game on May 6, 2000. The Dodge Nitro National Lacrosse League Most Valuable Player Award is given annually to the NLL player who is considered to have contributed most to his The 2001 National Lacrosse League season began on December 21, 2000 and concluded with the championship game on April 27, 2001. The Dodge Nitro National Lacrosse League Most Valuable Player Award is given annually to the NLL player who is considered to have contributed most to his The 2003 National Lacrosse League season began on December 27, 2002 and concluded with the championship game on May 3, 2003. Darris Kilgour is the head coach and general manager of the Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League. The Les Bartley Award is given annually to the National Lacrosse League head coach of the year The General Manager of the Year Award is given annually to the National Lacrosse League general manager who has done the best job of ensuring his team's success The 2005 National Lacrosse League season began on January 1, 2005 and concluded with the championship game on May 14. Steve "Chugger" Dietrich (b February 18, 1970 in Kitchener Ontario) is a goaltender for the Edmonton Rush in the National The National Lacrosse League Goaltender of the Year Award is given annually to the best NLL goaltender of the year The 2006 National Lacrosse League season was the 20th season in the history of the league which began as the Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League in 1987 The National Lacrosse League Goaltender of the Year Award is given annually to the best NLL goaltender of the year The Dodge Nitro National Lacrosse League Most Valuable Player Award is given annually to the NLL player who is considered to have contributed most to his The 2007 National Lacrosse League season the 21st in the history of the NLL (including the Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League and Major Indoor Lacrosse League years The Executive of the Year Award is given annually to the National Lacrosse League executive who is chosen as having the most positive impact on his or her team The 2008 National Lacrosse League season, the 22nd in the history of the NLL began on December 29 2007 and concluded with the Buffalo Bandits winning the championship Mark Steenhuis (b December 3, 1980 in Niagara Falls Ontario) is a lacrosse player for the Buffalo Bandits in the National Lacrosse The Transition Player of the Year Award is given annually to the National Lacrosse League player who is chosen as the best transition player The Champion's Cup is the trophy awarded to the playoff winners in the National Lacrosse League. Ken Montour (b on September 9, 1979 in Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation) is a professional Box lacrosse player in the National Six Nations of the Grand River is the name applied to two contiguous Indian reserves southeast of Brantford Ontario, Canada &ndash Six Nations reserve Mike Thompson (b on June 16, 1976 in Akwesasne Ontario) is a professional Box lacrosse player in the National Lacrosse League The Mohawk Nation of Akwesasne is a Mohawk Nation territory located across the intersection of the New York - Ontario - Quebec borders Peterborough is a City on the Otonabee River in central-eastern Ontario, Canada, 125 kilometres Ian Llord (b June 9, 1985 in St Catharines Ontario) is a professional Lacrosse player who plays for the Buffalo Bandits of Billy Dee Smith (b June 30, 1982 in St Catharines Ontario) is a professional Box lacrosse player who plays for the Buffalo Bandits Clay Hill (born Clay Squire on May 17, 1976 in Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation) is a professional Box lacrosse player Six Nations of the Grand River is the name applied to two contiguous Indian reserves southeast of Brantford Ontario, Canada &ndash Six Nations reserve Peterborough is a City on the Otonabee River in central-eastern Ontario, Canada, 125 kilometres Buffalo (ˈbʌfəloʊ is the second largest city in New York State. Peterborough is a City on the Otonabee River in central-eastern Ontario, Canada, 125 kilometres Phil Sanderson (b January 23, 1977 in Orangeville Ontario) is a lacrosse player for the Buffalo Bandits in the National Lacrosse Orangeville ( 2006 population 26925 UA population 29110 is a Town in south-central Niagara Falls is a City in Niagara County, New York, United States. Mark Steenhuis (b December 3, 1980 in Niagara Falls Ontario) is a lacrosse player for the Buffalo Bandits in the National Lacrosse Pat McCready (b October 18, 1974 in St Catharines Ontario) is a lacrosse player for the Buffalo Bandits in the National Lacrosse Niagara Falls is a City in Niagara County, New York, United States. The Mohawk Nation of Akwesasne is a Mohawk Nation territory located across the intersection of the New York - Ontario - Quebec borders John Tavares (born September 4, 1968 in Toronto, Ontario) is a professional Box lacrosse player in the National Lacrosse League Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario Hogansburg is a village in the St Regis Mohawk Reservation in the town of Bombay in New York State, USA. Sean Greenhalgh (b July 15, 1982 in St Catharines Ontario) is a lacrosse player for the Buffalo Bandits in the National Lacrosse Rusty Kruger (b March 26, 1975 in Orangeville Ontario) is an lacrosse player in the National Lacrosse League with the Buffalo Shelburne, Ontario ( 2006 population 5149 is a town in the Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada, located at the intersection of Nedrow is a hamlet (and Census-designated place) located in the Town of Onondaga in Onondaga County New York. Mike Accursi (b February 25, 1975 in Pelham Ontario) is a lacrosse player for the Buffalo Bandits in the National Lacrosse The Town of Pelham ( 2006 population 16155 is located in the centre of Niagara Region in Ontario, Canada. Comber Ontario is a small town in Essex County, Canada that is a part of the amalgamated city of Lakeshore. Six Nations of the Grand River is the name applied to two contiguous Indian reserves southeast of Brantford Ontario, Canada &ndash Six Nations reserve Six Nations of the Grand River is the name applied to two contiguous Indian reserves southeast of Brantford Ontario, Canada &ndash Six Nations reserve Delby Powless (b July 3, 1980 in Six Nations Ontario) is a Mohawk Lacrosse player from the Six Nations of the Grand River First Six Nations of the Grand River is the name applied to two contiguous Indian reserves southeast of Brantford Ontario, Canada &ndash Six Nations reserve The 1992 season began on December 27, 1991 and concluded with the championship game on April 11, 1992. Les Bartley (1954 – May 15 2005 was a renowned Lacrosse coach. The 1993 Major Indoor Lacrosse League season began on January 9, 1993 and concluded with the championship game on April 10. The 1994 season began on January 8, 1994 and concluded with the championship game on April 16. The 1995 Major Indoor Lacrosse League season began on January 7, 1995 and concluded with the championship game on April 8, 1995. The 1996 season began on December 30, 1995 and concluded with the championship game on April 12, 1996. The 1997 season the last as the MILL began on January 4, 1997 and concluded with the championship game on April 12. Before the 1998 season the Major Indoor Lacrosse League was renamed to be the National Lacrosse League. The 1999 National Lacrosse League season began on December 26, 1998 and concluded with the championship game on April 23, 1999. The 2000 National Lacrosse League season began on January 7, 2000 and concluded with the championship game on May 6, 2000. The 2001 National Lacrosse League season began on December 21, 2000 and concluded with the championship game on April 27, 2001. The 2002 National Lacrosse League season began on November 16, 2001 and concluded with the championship game on April 13, 2002. The 2003 National Lacrosse League season began on December 27, 2002 and concluded with the championship game on May 3, 2003. Darris Kilgour is the head coach and general manager of the Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League. The 2004 National Lacrosse League season began on December 26, 2003 and concluded with the championship game on May 7, 2004. The 2005 National Lacrosse League season began on January 1, 2005 and concluded with the championship game on May 14. The 2006 National Lacrosse League season was the 20th season in the history of the league which began as the Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League in 1987 The 2007 National Lacrosse League season the 21st in the history of the NLL (including the Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League and Major Indoor Lacrosse League years The 2008 National Lacrosse League season, the 22nd in the history of the NLL began on December 29 2007 and concluded with the Buffalo Bandits winning the championship The Arizona Sting were a member of the National Lacrosse League from 2004 to 2007. 000 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1. 000 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1. 000 | ||||
| as Columbus Landsharks | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1. The Columbus Landsharks were a member of the National Lacrosse League from 2001 until 2003. 000 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1. 000 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1. 000 | ||||
| Calgary Roughnecks | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1. The Calgary Roughnecks are a member of the National Lacrosse League based in Calgary Alberta. 000 | 4 | 3 | 1 | . 750 | 5 | 4 | 1 | . 800 | ||||
| Chicago Shamrox | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1. The Chicago Shamrox are a professional Lacrosse team that plays in the National Lacrosse League (NLL and began play in the 2007 season 000 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1. 000 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1. 000 | ||||
| Colorado Mammoth | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1. The Colorado Mammoth are a member of the National Lacrosse League. 000 | 2 | 0 | 2 | . 000 | 5 | 3 | 2 | . 600 | ||||
| as Washington Power | 2 | 1 | 1 | . The Washington Power were a member of the National Lacrosse League during the 2001 and 2002 seasons 500 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1. 000 | 4 | 3 | 1 | . 750 | ||||
| as Pittsburgh CrosseFire | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | . The Pittsburgh CrosseFire were a member of the National Lacrosse League during the 2000 NLL season. 000 | 1 | 0 | 1 | . 000 | ||||
| as Baltimore Thunder | 8 | 6 | 2 | . The Baltimore Thunder were a member of the National Lacrosse League from 1987 until 1999. 750 | 5 | 4 | 1 | . 800 | 13 | 10 | 3 | . 769 | ||||
| Edmonton Rush | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | ||||
| Minnesota Swarm | 6 | 5 | 1 | . The' Edmonton Rush is a professional lacrosse Team in the National Lacrosse League (NLL that started playing in the 2006 season Minnesota Swarm are a Box lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. 833 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1. 000 | 10 | 9 | 1 | . 900 | ||||
| New York Titans | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1. 000 | 2 | 1 | 1 | . 500 | 4 | 3 | 1 | . 750 | ||||
| Philadelphia Wings | 20 | 12 | 8 | . The Philadelphia Wings are a member of the National Lacrosse League, a professional Box lacrosse league in North America 600 | 17 | 7 | 10 | . 412 | 37 | 19 | 18 | . 514 | ||||
| Portland Lumberjax | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1. The Portland LumberJax (sometimes referred to as the Jax) is a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League (NLL which started playing 000 | 1 | 0 | 1 | . 000 | 3 | 2 | 1 | . 667 | ||||
| Rochester Knighthawks | 15 | 7 | 8 | . The Rochester Knighthawks (sometimes abbreviated as the K-Hawks) are a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. 467 | 18 | 5 | 13 | . 278 | 33 | 12 | 21 | . 364 | ||||
| San Jose Stealth | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1. The San Jose Stealth are a member of the National Lacrosse League, the professional Box lacrosse league of North America. 000 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1. 000 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1. 000 | ||||
| as Albany Attack | 4 | 3 | 1 | . The Albany Attack was the name of a franchise which played in the National Lacrosse League (NLL from the 2000 season through the 2003 season 750 | 4 | 3 | 1 | . 750 | 8 | 6 | 2 | . 750 | ||||
| Toronto Rock | 13 | 2 | 11 | . The Toronto Rock are a Lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League (NLL 154 | 9 | 4 | 5 | . 444 | 22 | 6 | 16 | . 273 | ||||
| as Ontario Raiders | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1. The Ontario Raiders were a member of the National Lacrosse League during the 1998 NLL season. 000 | 1 | 0 | 1 | . 000 | 2 | 1 | 1 | . 500 | ||||
| Total | 85 | 53 | 32 | . 624 | 77 | 40 | 34 | . 519 | 162 | 93 | 69 | . 574 | ||||
Playoff Results
| Season | Game | Visiting | Home |
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| 1992 | Division Semifinal | Boston Blazers 16 | Buffalo Bandits 22 |
| Division Final | Buffalo Bandits 19 | Detroit Turbos 16 | |
| Championship | Buffalo Bandits 11 | Philadelphia Wings 10 (OT) | |
| 1993 | Division Final | Boston Blazers 10 | Buffalo Bandits 12 |
| Championship | Philadelphia Wings 12 | Buffalo Bandits 13 | |
| 1994 | Division Final | Detroit Turbos 10 | Buffalo Bandits 16 |
| Championship | Philadelphia Wings 26 | Buffalo Bandits 15 | |
| 1995 | Semifinals | Philadelphia Wings 19 | Buffalo Bandits 16 |
| 1996 | Semifinals | Rochester Knighthawks 10 | Buffalo Bandits 18 |
| Championship | Philadelphia Wings 10 | Buffalo Bandits 15 | |
| 1997 | Semifinals | New York Saints 10 | Buffalo Bandits 19 |
| Championship | Rochester Knighthawks 15 | Buffalo Bandits 12 | |
| 1998 | Semifinals | Buffalo Bandits 12 | Philadelphia Wings 17 |
| 2000 | Semifinals | Rochester Knighthawks 15 | Buffalo Bandits 11 |
| 2003 | Quarterfinals | Calgary Roughnecks 9 | Buffalo Bandits 16 |
| Semifinals | Buffalo Bandits 13 | Rochester Knighthawks 16 | |
| 2004 | Division Semifinal | Buffalo Bandits 13 | Rochester Knighthawks 9 |
| Division Final | Buffalo Bandits 19 | Toronto Rock 10 | |
| Championship | Buffalo Bandits 11 | Calgary Roughnecks 14 | |
| 2005 | Division Semifinal | Rochester Knighthawks 17 | Buffalo Bandits 16 |
| 2006 | Division Semifinal | Buffalo Bandits 11 | Minnesota Swarm 10 |
| Division Final | Buffalo Bandits 15 | Rochester Knighthawks 10 | |
| Championship | Colorado Mammoth 16 | Buffalo Bandits 9 | |
| 2007 | Division Semifinal | Minnesota Swarm 8 | Buffalo Bandits 14 |
| Division Final | Buffalo Bandits 13 | Rochester Knighthawks 14 (OT) | |
| 2008 | Division Semifinal | Philadelphia Wings 12 | Buffalo Bandits 14 |
| Division Final | New York Titans 12 | Buffalo Bandits 19 | |
| Championship | Portland Lumberjax 13 | Buffalo Bandits 14 |
All-time Team-by-team Playoff Records
(active NLL franchises only)
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| Calgary Roughnecks | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1. The 1992 season began on December 27, 1991 and concluded with the championship game on April 11, 1992. The Boston Blazers were a member of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1989 to 1997. The Detroit Turbos were a member of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1989 to 1994. The Philadelphia Wings are a member of the National Lacrosse League, a professional Box lacrosse league in North America The 1993 Major Indoor Lacrosse League season began on January 9, 1993 and concluded with the championship game on April 10. The 1994 season began on January 8, 1994 and concluded with the championship game on April 16. The 1995 Major Indoor Lacrosse League season began on January 7, 1995 and concluded with the championship game on April 8, 1995. The 1996 season began on December 30, 1995 and concluded with the championship game on April 12, 1996. The Rochester Knighthawks (sometimes abbreviated as the K-Hawks) are a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. The 1997 season the last as the MILL began on January 4, 1997 and concluded with the championship game on April 12. The New York Saints are a former member of the National Lacrosse League. Before the 1998 season the Major Indoor Lacrosse League was renamed to be the National Lacrosse League. The 2000 National Lacrosse League season began on January 7, 2000 and concluded with the championship game on May 6, 2000. The 2003 National Lacrosse League season began on December 27, 2002 and concluded with the championship game on May 3, 2003. The Calgary Roughnecks are a member of the National Lacrosse League based in Calgary Alberta. The 2004 National Lacrosse League season began on December 26, 2003 and concluded with the championship game on May 7, 2004. The Toronto Rock are a Lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League (NLL The 2005 National Lacrosse League season began on January 1, 2005 and concluded with the championship game on May 14. The 2006 National Lacrosse League season was the 20th season in the history of the league which began as the Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League in 1987 Minnesota Swarm are a Box lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. The Colorado Mammoth are a member of the National Lacrosse League. The 2007 National Lacrosse League season the 21st in the history of the NLL (including the Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League and Major Indoor Lacrosse League years The 2008 National Lacrosse League season, the 22nd in the history of the NLL began on December 29 2007 and concluded with the Buffalo Bandits winning the championship The New York Titans are a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League that began playing in the 2007 season. The Portland LumberJax (sometimes referred to as the Jax) is a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League (NLL which started playing The Calgary Roughnecks are a member of the National Lacrosse League based in Calgary Alberta. 000 | 1 | 0 | 1 | . 000 | 2 | 1 | 1 | . 500 | ||||
| Colorado Mammoth | 1 | 0 | 1 | . The Colorado Mammoth are a member of the National Lacrosse League. 000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | . 000 | ||||
| Minnesota Swarm | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1. Minnesota Swarm are a Box lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. 000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1. 000 | ||||
| New York Titans | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1. 000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1. 000 | ||||
| Philadelphia Wings | 5 | 3 | 2 | . The Philadelphia Wings are a member of the National Lacrosse League, a professional Box lacrosse league in North America 600 | 2 | 1 | 1 | . 500 | 7 | 4 | 3 | . 571 | ||||
| Portland Lumberjax | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1. The Portland LumberJax (sometimes referred to as the Jax) is a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League (NLL which started playing 000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1. 000 | ||||
| Rochester Knighthawks | 5 | 2 | 3 | . The Rochester Knighthawks (sometimes abbreviated as the K-Hawks) are a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. 400 | 3 | 1 | 2 | . 333 | 8 | 3 | 5 | . 375 | ||||
| Toronto Rock | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1. The Toronto Rock are a Lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League (NLL 000 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1. 000 | ||||
| Total | 16 | 10 | 6 | . 625 | 7 | 3 | 4 | . 429 | 23 | 13 | 10 | . 565 | ||||
Draft History
NLL Entry Draft
First Round Selections
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NLL Dispersal Draft
- 2002 from Montreal Express: Aime Caines (6th overall); Kelly Sullivan (18th overall)
- 2003 from Ottawa Rebel: Jason Clark (9th overall); Marc Landriault (20th overall); Mike Hamilton (31st overall)
- 2004 from Vancouver Ravens: Curt Malawsky (9th overall); Declined to pick (18th overall)
- 2005 from Anaheim Storm: Traded to Arizona (9th overall)
- 2007 from Arizona Sting & Boston Blazers: Craig Conn, Arizona (10th overall); Brian Croswell, Boston (15th overall); Joe Smith, Arizona (34th overall)
NLL Expansion Draft
- 1999 to Albany Attack: Troy Cordingley (3rd overall)
- 2001 to Calgary Roughnecks, New Jersey Storm, Vancouver Ravens & Columbus Landsharks[9]: Rich Catton, Vancouver (3rd overall); Phil Wetherup, Columbus (4th overall); Andy Duden, Columbus (10th overall); Peter Talmo, New Jersey (21st overall)
- 2004 to Minnesota Swarm: Jason Clark (N/A overall)
- 2005 to Portland Lumberjax & Edmonton Rush: Mike Hominuck, Portland (1st overall); Thomas Montour, Portland (13th overall)
- 2006 to Chicago Shamrox & New York Titans: Bryan Kazarian, Chicago (13th overall); Jon Harasym, Portland (15th overall)
- 2007 to Boston Blazers: Brendan Thenhaus (7th overall)
Footnotes and references
- ^ The Baltimore Thunder won the Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League championship in the first year of their existence as well (1987), but that was the first year the league existed. The National Lacrosse League entry draft is an annual event where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose eligible players for their rosters from US The National Lacrosse League entry draft is an annual event where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose eligible players for their rosters from US Darris Kilgour is the head coach and general manager of the Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League. The National Lacrosse League entry draft is an annual event where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose eligible players for their rosters from US Tom "Hollywood" Marechek (born August 25, 1968 in Victoria British Columbia) is a professional Lacrosse player Tom currently The National Lacrosse League entry draft is an annual event where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose eligible players for their rosters from US The National Lacrosse League entry draft is an annual event where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose eligible players for their rosters from US The National Lacrosse League entry draft is an annual event where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose eligible players for their rosters from US The National Lacrosse League entry draft is an annual event where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose eligible players for their rosters from US The National Lacrosse League entry draft is an annual event where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose eligible players for their rosters from US The National Lacrosse League entry draft is an annual event where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose eligible players for their rosters from US Matt Disher (b July 10, 1976 in Hagersville Ontario) is a goaltender for the Portland LumberJax in the National Lacrosse League The National Lacrosse League entry draft is an annual event where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose eligible players for their rosters from US The National Lacrosse League entry draft is an annual event where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose eligible players for their rosters from US Ryan Powell may refer to Ryan Powell (rugby player, Welsh rugby union player currently playing for Worcester Warriors Ryan Powell The National Lacrosse League entry draft is an annual event where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose eligible players for their rosters from US The National Lacrosse League entry draft is an annual event where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose eligible players for their rosters from US Billy Dee Smith (b June 30, 1982 in St Catharines Ontario) is a professional Box lacrosse player who plays for the Buffalo Bandits The National Lacrosse League entry draft is an annual event where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose eligible players for their rosters from US AJ Shannon (b June 8, 1980 in Whitby Ontario) is a Canadian Lacrosse player for the Philadelphia Wings in the National Lacrosse The National Lacrosse League entry draft is an annual event where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose eligible players for their rosters from US Delby Powless (b July 3, 1980 in Six Nations Ontario) is a Mohawk Lacrosse player from the Six Nations of the Grand River First The National Lacrosse League entry draft is an annual event where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose eligible players for their rosters from US The National Lacrosse League entry draft is an annual event where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose eligible players for their rosters from US The National Lacrosse League entry draft is an annual event where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose eligible players for their rosters from US The National Lacrosse League dispersal draft is a meeting where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose players from teams that are ceasing operations The National Lacrosse League dispersal draft is a meeting where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose players from teams that are ceasing operations The Montreal Express was a member of the National Lacrosse League during the 2002 season The National Lacrosse League dispersal draft is a meeting where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose players from teams that are ceasing operations The Ottawa Rebel was a team in the National Lacrosse League based in Ottawa Ontario from 2001 until 2003. The National Lacrosse League dispersal draft is a meeting where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose players from teams that are ceasing operations The Vancouver Ravens were a member of the National Lacrosse League (NLL, from 2002 to 2004. Curt Malawsky (b May 10, 1970 in Coquitlam British Columbia) is a lacrosse player with the Calgary Roughnecks in the National The National Lacrosse League dispersal draft is a meeting where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose players from teams that are ceasing operations The Anaheim Storm was a member of the National Lacrosse League. The Arizona Sting were a member of the National Lacrosse League from 2004 to 2007. The National Lacrosse League dispersal draft is a meeting where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose players from teams that are ceasing operations The Arizona Sting were a member of the National Lacrosse League from 2004 to 2007. For the article on the former MILL team see Boston Blazers (1992-1997 The Boston Blazers are an Indoor lacrosse team in the Craig Conn (born November 16, 1983 in St Catharines Ontario)is a lacrosse player for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League The National Lacrosse League expansion draft is a meeting where the general managers of expansion National Lacrosse League teams begin to fill their teams with unprotected players The National Lacrosse League expansion draft is a meeting where the general managers of expansion National Lacrosse League teams begin to fill their teams with unprotected players The Albany Attack was the name of a franchise which played in the National Lacrosse League (NLL from the 2000 season through the 2003 season The National Lacrosse League expansion draft is a meeting where the general managers of expansion National Lacrosse League teams begin to fill their teams with unprotected players The Calgary Roughnecks are a member of the National Lacrosse League based in Calgary Alberta. The New Jersey Storm were a member of the National Lacrosse League, based in East Rutherford New Jersey. The Vancouver Ravens were a member of the National Lacrosse League (NLL, from 2002 to 2004. The Columbus Landsharks were a member of the National Lacrosse League from 2001 until 2003. Rich Catton (b September 1, 1971 in New Westminster British Columbia) is a player for the Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse The National Lacrosse League expansion draft is a meeting where the general managers of expansion National Lacrosse League teams begin to fill their teams with unprotected players Minnesota Swarm are a Box lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. The National Lacrosse League expansion draft is a meeting where the general managers of expansion National Lacrosse League teams begin to fill their teams with unprotected players The Portland LumberJax (sometimes referred to as the Jax) is a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League (NLL which started playing The' Edmonton Rush is a professional lacrosse Team in the National Lacrosse League (NLL that started playing in the 2006 season Mike Hominuck (b May 4 1981 in Welland Ontario) is a lacrosse player for the Edmonton Rush in the National Lacrosse League. The National Lacrosse League expansion draft is a meeting where the general managers of expansion National Lacrosse League teams begin to fill their teams with unprotected players The Chicago Shamrox are a professional Lacrosse team that plays in the National Lacrosse League (NLL and began play in the 2007 season The National Lacrosse League expansion draft is a meeting where the general managers of expansion National Lacrosse League teams begin to fill their teams with unprotected players For the article on the former MILL team see Boston Blazers (1992-1997 The Boston Blazers are an Indoor lacrosse team in the The Baltimore Thunder were a member of the National Lacrosse League from 1987 until 1999. 1987 was the inaugural season of the Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League.
- ^ The Toronto Rock won a championship in its first season in Toronto (1999), but the franchise had already played one year in Hamilton as the Ontario Raiders. The Toronto Rock are a Lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League (NLL The 1999 National Lacrosse League season began on December 26, 1998 and concluded with the championship game on April 23, 1999. Hamilton (ˈhæməltən ( 2006 population 504559 UA population 647634 CMA population The Ontario Raiders were a member of the National Lacrosse League during the 1998 NLL season.
- ^ Dietrich Named Aquis Goaltender of the Year. NLL. com (May 4, 2005). Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2007-05-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen
- ^ Steve Dietrich Named RBK Goaltender of the Year. NLL website (May 3, 2006). Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2008-05-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen
- ^ Dietrich Wins 2006 Jet Blue MVP Award. NLL website (May 11, 2006). Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2008-05-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen
- ^ Dave Zygaj Named NLL Executive of the Year. NLL. com (May 7, 2007). Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 2008-05-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen
- ^ Steenhuis Named Top Transition Player. NLL. com (May 12, 2008). Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Retrieved on 2008-05-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre.
- ^ Buff McCready only coached the Bandits for the first three games.
- ^ Acquired the first overall pick and selected Chris Langdale from Toronto
See also
- Buffalo Bandits seasons
- Buffalo Bandits all-time roster
| Preceded by Detroit Turbos |
Major Indoor Lacrosse League Champions 1992, 1993 |
Succeeded by Philadelphia Wings |
| Preceded by Philadelphia Wings |
Major Indoor Lacrosse League Champions 1996 |
Succeeded by Rochester Knighthawks |
| Preceded by Rochester Knighthawks |
National Lacrosse League Champions 2008 |
Succeeded by current |
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