Chris Cloutier scored at 13:02 of overtime to give the Buffalo Bandits a 10-9 victory against the Halifax Thunderbirds on Friday night at KeyBank Center. 6:00 PM – Procession to Sahlen Field begins. Buffalo’s last NLL championship came in 2008, one of four total for the franchise. m. (WIVB) — And then there were four Western New York teams remaining in the high school football playoffs. The 2023 season was their 31st season in the NLL. Faceoff is at 4 p. They then spoiled the Minnesota Swarm's first ever playoff game by defeating them 11-10, and. “I think it would mean the world to all of us,” said Bandits forward and Buffalo area native Connor Fields. As a Buffalo sports fan for 49 years and counting this is what it’s all about. The Bandits’ journey to the championship was not without its challenges. ET on ESPN2 and WGR 550 AM. The Bandits will be defending their NLL Championship from last season, which saw the team win its fifth championship and. Rookies at Buffalo Bandits receive a base contract of US$13K. Buffalo Bandits goaltender Matt Vinc (48) makes a save on Colorado Mammoth forward Ryan Lee (16) during the first half of game three of the National Lacrosse League Finals at the KeyBank Center on. NLL TeamJohn Tavares (born September 4, 1968, in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian former professional box lacrosse player and current head coach of the Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) and Six Nations Chiefs of the Major Series Lacrosse League. Unfortunately we have a clueless Buffalo Sabres organization PSE running the Bandits under there umbrella. (W3) (W2) 9-12. The Bandits are now in the driver’s seat to win the best-of-three series and claim their first title since 2008. Buffalo Bandits players react to a 10-8 loss to the Colorado Mammoth during Game 3 of the National Lacrosse League finals at the KeyBank Center on Saturday. WATCH: Buffalo Bandits 2008 NLL Championship. . (WIVB) — The Bandits are bringing championship lacrosse back to Buffalo. 13-4, to win their first championship since 2008. Tehoka Nanticoke poses with the NLL's championship trophy after the Bandits beat the Mammoth to win it all last season. Go behind the scenes with NLL Finals MVP Dhane Smith and the Buffalo Bandits as they reflect on their 2023 NLL championship run in the documentary “A Banner for Banditland” on the Bandits’ official YouTube Channel. A veteran player earns a minimum of $19K. com. Holding the Colorado Mammoth to an NLL Finals record low four goals, the Buffalo Bandits win the 2023 NLL Cup, winning 13-4 on the night and winning the series two games to one in a rematch of the. The Buffalo Bandits will have to wait another week for a chance to capture a fifth NLL championship for the franchise, as the Colorado Mammoth stayed alive with a 16-10 win in Game 2 of the NLL. On Saturday night at KeyBank Center, the Buffalo Bandits host the Colorado Mammoth in the third and deciding game of the National Lacrosse League championship series, looking to capture their. . 23. Follow. The Bandits will return to the KeyBank Center and raise the team's fifth championship banner to the rafters before the home opener against the San Diego Seals on December 16. Many of those spots are already taken, save the forward and defense positions with the loss of Connor Fields and Kevin Brownell. com. Delby Powless (born July 3, 1980), is a Mohawk lacrosse player from the Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation near Brantford, Ontario. The Bandits are trying to win their first championship since 2008. BUFFALO — Since 2008, the Buffalo Bandits have experienced the pains of just missing out on winning the National Lacrosse League championship. They last made the NLL Finals in 2019 – the league’s most recent postseason due to COVID cancellations in. Jun. They make from $15K to $21K in their second year. The online store of the National Lacrosse League has licensed Buffalo Bandits gear including Buffalo Bandits jerseys, shirts, and Buffalo Bandits apparel. The Buffalo Bandits will host the Colorado Mammoth in the best-of-three NLL Finals, with Game 1 at KeyBank Center set for Saturday, June 4 at 7:30 p. Buffalo Bandits . Bandits. The Bandits’ 13-12 win in Game 1 of the series had a 2. More News . . Buffalo Bandits players react to a 10-8 loss to the Colorado Mammoth during Game 3 of the National Lacrosse League finals at the KeyBank Center on Saturday. 1. (WIVB) — The Bandits are defending champions in the East Conference, having conquered the Rock on their past two trips to the National Lacrosse League finals. Check out up-to-date results and standings on all National Lacrosse League games. BUFFALO, N. One of the most prolific athletes to play lacrosse in North America, John Tavares’ record-smashing achievements were rooted in a down-to-earth playing style that showcased his humility. But with Byrne, Nanticoke and Fraser all missing games due to injury, the Bandits. Y. BUFFALO, NY – JUNE 3: Dhane Smith #92 of the Buffalo Bandits carries the trophy around the field to show the fans after winning the NLL Championship against the Colorado Mammoth at KeyBank. The Buffalo Bandits will have to wait another week for a chance to capture a fifth NLL championship for the franchise, as the Colorado Mammoth stayed alive with a 16-10 win in Game 2 of the NLL Finals at Ball Arena on Monday. Included in the Sabres purchase was their National Lacrosse League (NLL) counterpart, the Buffalo Bandits, which have won five NLL championships. The NLL announced the complete schedule for the 2023-24 season on Tuesday. BUFFALO, N. 2023. Choose Love. Over nine games at KeyBank Center, the Buffalo Bandits averaged 9,921 fans per game — which nearly paralleled the 9,997-person average that the Sabres drew during their 2021-22 season. Y. 21. The Buffalo Bandits finally get over the hump to win the 2023 NLL Cup with a 13-4 win over the Colorado Mammoth in Game 3 of their series at KeyBank Center. October 30, 2023 ALBANY FIREWOLVES ANNOUNCE 2023-24 PROMOTIONAL. The Buffalo Bandits are highlighting youth lacrosse initiatives over the course of the 2022-23 regular season. Buffalo is aiming for its first championship since 2008 in its 12 th appearance in the finals. The Buffalo Bandits will host Game 1 of the East Conference Finals against the Toronto Rock tonight at KeyBank Center. With the 2023-24 National Lacrosse League season set to begin Dec. m. . BUFFALO, N. Dhane Smith led the Bandits with a hat trick. 72,072 likes · 2,954 talking about this. More Videos The Bandits went on a 22-game winning streak that spanned three seasons, including winning two titles and playing in three championship games. He is the NLL's all-time leading scorer and also a mathematics teacher at Philip. 24. Bandits announce theme nights for 2023-24 season. The Bandits took care of business and won games 1 18-17 at home over Toronto. Buffalo Bandits Get Over the Hump, Win First NLL Cup Since 2008 and Fifth in Franchise History - NLL. Banditland comes together to celebrate NLL championship. Dhane Smith scored 41 goals for the team,. They watched with dread as the Colorado Mammoth stormed the field and piled onto one another at their goalie’s net to celebrate their NLL. Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News. Y. The Buffalo Bandits’ offense erupted in the second half Saturday afternoon, outscoring the Halifax Thunderbirds 10-3 afternoon, propelling them to a 16-11 victory at KeyBank Center. Buffalo yielded 185 goals. ET. The Bandits expect a tough matchup in the finals. 15. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Bandits' final game of the season has arrived, and they knew they would walk out of the KeyBank Center with a championship trophy or empty-handed. 2024 season →. Included in the Sabres purchase was their National Lacrosse League (NLL) counterpart, the Buffalo Bandits, which have won five NLL championships. The Buffalo Bandits beat the Colorado Mammoth 13-4 to win their first championship since 2008. Bandits captain Steve Priolo and defender Nick Weiss also played in those championship series, only to come up empty each time until Saturday. The Buffalo Bandits kick off the 2021-22 NLL season this Saturday night against the Calgary Roughnecks at 7:30 p. The Bandits secured a 15-10 win with Pat O'Toole being named the championship game MVP. and the rest of the world outside Canada for live NLL games. Smith. com. Final score was 14-13. The Bandits can win their first championship since 2008 on Monday at Ball Arena in Denver. Game 2. BUFFALO, NY. m. Smith, 29, recorded 135 points,. The Game 3 of the best-of-three series will be played on Saturday, June 18 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo at. The Bandits placed Byrne on IR prior to Game 1 this past Saturday after he tested his injury recovery during practice the night before. m. 15. If necessary, Game 3 would be 7:30 p. 7:05 PM – Buffalo Bisons vs. Regular Season. He scored four goals as the Bandits beat the Colorado Mammoth 13-4 to win their first championship since 2008. Game 3, if necessary, would return to downtown Buffalo at 7:30 p. 2023. The season began on December 2, 2022, and ended with the NLL final on June 3, 2023. A self-described arena rat, he hung. — The Buffalo Bandits were in this situation one year ago: with a Game 1 win over the Mammoth in the best-of-three series at home before heading back to Colorado for Game 2. Buffalo Bandits await winner of Mammoth-Roughnecks series in championship round. The Bandits tied with Minnesota, New York, and Philadelphia with a 10-6 record but thanks to tiebreakers, clinched first place overall and home floor advantage throughout the. BUFFALO, N. The list goes on and on. . Y. com. Your Buffalo Bandits have won their 5th NLL cup! Get your official Championship gear below! BUFFALO, N. 2. 98 goals against average, leading qualifying goalkeepers. The Bandits have been dominant in the playoffs, with a 51-21 advantage in three games and no games. Jun 8, 2023 0 Buffalo Bandits forward Dhane Smith celebrates a victory over the Colorado Mammoth during Game 3 of the National Lacrosse League Finals at KeyBank Center. While playing in Buffalo, Tavares earned his degree from D’Youville College and was hired as a mathematics teacher at Philip Pocock Catholic Secondary. 2022-23 | Buffalo Bandits - bandits. There were some challenging times too. Jun. m. 11. m. The 2022 season was their. 24. $89. The Bandits won the NLL Cup on Saturday night with a 13-4 victory against the Colorado Mammoth in the decisive third game of the National League. The Buffalo Bandits are all set to host the Colorado Mammoth on Saturday night in the KeyBank Center at 7:30 for the third and deciding game of the NLL finals. The Colorado Mammoth’s path to the NLL championship will end in Buffalo — again. The Buffalo Bandits recognize the boys and girls championship teams from Section 6 and Monsignor Martin field lacrosse as well as the box lacrosse champions from the North American. U17 – Born in 2007 or 2008. 1-2, USA Lacrosse Magazine is going team by team in the days leading up to the opener. Jun. m. More than 19,000 fans were in attendance for Saturday night's Bandits-Mammoth NLL championship finale. The Buffalo Bandits and reigning National Lacrosse League champions have announced its 2023-24 schedule for the upcoming season. The free event begin at 5 p. With the 2023-24 National Lacrosse League season set to begin Dec. The season began on December 2, 2022, and ended with the NLL final on June 3, 2023. The Bandits are also hoping to get their first championship title since 2008. — The Buffalo Bandits, who are the reigning National Lacrosse League champions, have returned to practice at KeyBank Center as they prepare for the regular season to start in December. 16. Team movement [ edit ] 1992 saw the debut of the Buffalo Bandits , and also saw the New England Blazers move to. I've been around some amazing stories over the years. Mammoth goaltender Dillon Ward was named the NLL Finals Most Valuable Player after making a Finals-record 55 saves in the win and 135 throughout the three-game series. m. m. Live stream on Saturday, June 4, 2022. Bandits tournament teams who competed at the Jr. They achieved victory in the seasons 1992, 1993, 1996, and 2008. Players and coaching staff. 00: 3. Buffalo acquired Connor Fields from the San Diego Seals for the 13th overall selection and a 2022 second-round pick, bringing home the former two-time high school All-American from Bishop Timon-St. 21 Weeks, 135 Games, Every Game Matters. As the Bandits’ organization basks in the glory of the club’s long sought-after. Colorado. Buffalo has three other titles in franchise history (1992, 1993, 1996). Rochester Americans. The. In helping lead the Buffalo Bandits to their first championship since 2008, forward Dhane Smith has been named the MVP of the 2023 NLL Finals. NLL championship | Buffalo Bandits - bandits. $89. But it was the Bandits who seemingly could do no wrong in the East title series. September 27, 2023 ALBANY FIREWOLVES AGREE TO TERMS WITH ROOKIE G. May 12, 2023 - National Lacrosse League (NLL) - Buffalo Bandits News Release. BUFFALO, N. Buffalo Bandits . Record Date Home team Score Road team Score Most goals, both teams: November 21, 2001: Calgary Roughnecks: 17: Montreal Express: 32 Most goals, one team: February 25, 2023To celebrate the championship, fans had the opportunity to see players and coaches take the stage with the trophy and salute Banditland. . The Bandits and three other teams went 10-6 in the regular season but Buffalo won the top seed based. Last week, Bandits players celebrated their championship victory over the Colorado Mammoth with a celebration in Buffalo, complete with a get-together at the KeyBank. , 1/18/1998) enters…. May 27, 2023. 15. 15. Buffalo won the opening game in the series 13-12, and Byrne. National Lacrosse League Cup. Denver, CO ». Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News. The free event begin at 5 p. NLL Tournament at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre in Oakville, Ontario, which runs every year in late August. He has played for the Buffalo Bandits of the National. The Mammoth win evens the best-of-three championship series and forces a deciding. 1; 2; 1 of 2. For any questions to the KeyBank Center ticket Office, please contact 1-888-467-2273. First of all, congratulations to the Buffalo Bandits for winning their first National Lacrosse League (NLL) championship since 2008. The 1992 season is the 6th season of the league that began on December 27, 1991, and concluded with the championship game on April 11, 1992. Buffalo has loved the powerplay, scoring eight powerplay goals on nine opportunities in the NLL Finals. Colorado finished the regular season with a 10-8 record and was the third seed in the West heading into the NLL Playoffs. On Thursday, an estimated crowd of 4,000 fans partied and crowded Alumni Plaza of KeyBank Center, where the Bandits held a raucous celebration of their NLL championship. (WKBW) — For the third straight season, the Buffalo Bandits have stamped their place in the NLL Finals after sweeping the Eastern Conference series against the Toronto Rock 2-0. On the season the Bandits are 13-4 when scoring first. 2023. Oct. Who were the key players in the Buffalo Bandits’ championship-winning teams? The key players in the Buffalo Bandits’ championship-winning teams include John Tavares, Mark Steenhuis, Dhane Smith, Shawn Evans, and Anthony Cosmo. In the NLL, he has won the MVP award twice and has. . Record Date Home team Score Road team Score Most goals, both teams: November 21, 2001: Calgary Roughnecks: 17: Montreal Express: 32 Most goals, one team: February 25, 2023The Colorado Mammoth rebounded from Saturday’s loss in Buffalo to stymie the Bandits’ attack and score a 16-10 victory in Game 2 at Denver’s Ball Arena. NLL TeamAnd in between, Rochester’s 3-year-old Major Indoor Lacrosse League team, the Knighthawks, won their first championship as thousands of fans made the trip down the Thruway to Buffalo to push the. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the game marks the first time. 0. Buffalo, N. The Bandits scored 173 goals, best in the league. Long time no see Bench Warmers! To make up for lost time, boy do I have an epic for you today! This is the most requested video in the history of this channe. Y. Dhane Smith (born January 22, 1992) is a Canadian professional lacrosse player for the Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League and Chaos Lacrosse Club in the Premier Lacrosse League. 22. Bandits win 5th NLL championship. Calgary Roughnecks Christian Del Bianco makes save on Shawn Evans of the Buffalo Bandits during the 2019 National. After defeating the Bandits in three games last year, the Mammoth moved to 2-0 all-time in NLL Finals series against the Buffalo (3-1 in four games: 1-0 in 2006, 2-1 in 2022), while the Bandits will look to complete their journey in the win column after qualifying for the NLL Finals four times in the past six seasons, but dropping all four of. Smith posted 49 points through six playoff games, setting the NLL record for most points in a postseason. Schedule | Buffalo Bandits - bandits. Y. com. The event was free, and it ended at 6:15 p. The Bandits secured home-floor advantage for the NLL playoffs with the best record in the regular season (14-4). After forcing a Game 3 last Saturday, the Mammoth continued their momentum to win their second NLL Championship, a 10-8 decision against the Buffalo Bandits Saturday night in New York. The Buffalo Bisons celebrated the Buffalo Bandits’ National Lacrosse League championship in winning fashion on Thursday, jumping out to an ear… Former IL MVP Matt Hague heads inductees to. Toronto owns the most NLL championship wins with six, but have not won. Bandits bring back MacKay on 3-year deal. The Bandits and three other teams went 10-6 in the regular season but Buffalo won the top seed based. The Bandits secured home-floor advantage for the NLL playoffs with the best record in the regular season (14-4). Lacrosse Night at the Ballpark will cap off event. NLL Finals 2022. com for moreFollow: twitter. Bandits sign Kew to 1-year contract. Bandits on the brink of championship. Tickets; Become a Season Ticket Member; Season Ticket Renewals; 3-D Seating View & Pricing; Attending a Game; Suites;. — Buffalo Bandits (@NLLBandits) June 4, 2023. The first and only championship won in the arena and the only one of the four Bandits championships captured in the building. Tavares enters his seventh season as a member…. Your source for all things. Watch NLL games. From there, the Bandits led a procession down Washington Street to Sahlen Field, where the Buffalo Bisons hosted Lacrosse Night at the Ballpark and NLL Finals MVP Dhane Smith threw out the. Rookies at Buffalo Bandits receive a base contract of US$13K. In fact, the Bandits had lost the finals in back-to-back seasons and after a 16-10 loss on Memorial Day in Game 2 against the Colorado Mammoth, it looked like Buffalo might lose three finals. The Colorado Mammoth defeated the Buffalo Bandits 16-10 in Game 2 of the NLL Finals on Monday (May 29, 2023) afternoon at Ball Arena. Buffalo Bandits championship celebration with a party in the plaza. They play at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York . Philadelphia, PA, May 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The defending National Lacrosse League (@NLL) champion Colorado Mammoth and the Buffalo Bandits advanced to the 2023 NLL Finals following. A fifth Bandits championship banner will soon hang in the rafters of KeyBank Center in large part because of NLL Finals MVP Dhane Smith, who finished the series with 23 points. The Buffalo Bandits and Colorado Mammoth are tied 1-1, leaving just one game left to determine the NLL champion for 2022. 95. Full highlights from Buffalo's 13-12 win in Game 1 of the 2023 NLL Finals. 67: 5. Updated: May 28, 2023 / 01:02 AM EDT. The Official Facebook Page of the Buffalo Bandits. Bandits Celebrating NLL Title at Alumni Plaza. BUFFALO, N. The Bandits, who were the league’s top-seeded team after a 14-4 regular season, are in the Finals again after losing to Colorado in 2022 and Calgary in 2019. m. In 1992, the MILL expanded to Western New York with the Buffalo Bandits. Sweeping the East finals with a 17-8 win against the Toronto Rock on Saturday in Hamilton, Ontario,. . . Buffalo Bandits Charcoal Official Locker Room 2023 NLL Cup Champions T-Shirt $ 34. Buffalo opens the season on the road against the Albany FireWolves on Saturday, Dec. Championships Show Filters FILTER BY: SEASON 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 TYPE Bandit Championship Videos Dhane's World Features Gallery Game Gallery Game Highlights Game Preview Game Recap High School Team of the Week John Gurtler News Post Game Press ConferencesBandits to host open practice for fans on November 11. Y. Buffalo Bandits: 1992 KeyBank Center: 5 1992, 1993, 1996, 2008, 2023: Soccer: NPSL: FC Buffalo: 2009 All-High Stadium:. BUFFALO, N. The Buffalo Bandits are set to take on the Colorado Mammoth in the NLL Finals. 5:25 PM – Bandettes Performance. championships were earned prior to the AFL–NFL merger of 1970. They play at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York. Live stream on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Uncategorized. The Bisons will once again wear their 'Lacrosse Night' Jersey that is a Bandits-inspired spin on a classic Herd logo. Y. All the latest scores and up-to-date standings of all National Lacrosse League teams. Men's Charcoal Buffalo Bandits 2023 NLL Cup Champions T. Bandit Teams are entered into the annual Jr. Burrards 3 games to 1 - played @. But three unanswered goals after the Bandits tied it up at seven apiece lifted the Mammoth to the championship. Your Buffalo Bandits have won their 5th NLL cup! Get your official Championship gear below!BUFFALO, N. The Buffalo Bandits will raise their fifth championship banner to the KeyBank Center rafters prior to their home opener against the San Diego Seals on…. TORONTO, ON. Scenes from. Y. The official website of the NLL's Buffalo Bandits - bandits. With 23 points in the series – and a league-record 49 in six playoff games – the 30-year old native of Kitchener, Ontario was named MVP of the Finals . The result evens the series at 1-1. • Won a Premier Lacrosse League Championship with Chaos LC in 2021 • Represents Team Canada on the world stage, winning multiple Gold Medals. The Buffalo Bandits will begin defense of their Eastern Conference championship when they host the Rochester Knighthawks in the first game of the playoffs Saturday at. The Buffalo Bandits have a date with destiny this Saturday, and destiny’s name is the Albany FireWolves. The Bandits foundThe Bandits will take on Colorado in the NLL championship series. After a disappointing 1-5 start and a mediocre 6-10 season, the LumberJax caught fire in the playoffs, defeating both San Jose and Calgary in their own buildings to advance to their first ever NLL Championship game in only their third season. Lovell was crowned as the winner of the Preliminary. Men's Epoch Lacrosse Black Buffalo Bandits Scuba Neck Pullover Hoodie. Scenes from. . They make from $15K to $21K in their second year. Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News. Buffalo has three other titles in franchise history (1992, 1993, 1996). For the third time in a row, the Buffalo Bandits have advanced to the NLL Finals. The 2023 NLL Cup-champion Buffalo Bandits will host a celebration in Alumni Plaza on Thursday, June 15 starting at 5 p. Visit to find out more about the National Lacrosse Leag. To celebrate the championship, fans had the opportunity to see players and coaches take the stage with the trophy and salute Banditland. Forward recorded game-high 9 points in Game 3. Life has been a blur since Port Hope’s Nick Weiss and his Buffalo Bandits National Lacrosse League team emerged victorious with a Champion's Cup title on June 3. The 2005 National Lacrosse League season is the 19th season of the NLL that began on January 1, 2005 and concluded with the championship game on May 14. As the final buzzer sounded at KeyBank Center exactly nine months ago, the Buffalo Bandits froze in place, heartbroken. (WIVB) — One more win brings the NLL Cup to Banditland. The players will be featured on the main stage to salute Banditland and thank them for their unwavering support throughout the season. . BUFFALO, NY – JUNE 3: Tehoka Nanticoke #1 of the Buffalo Bandits holds the trophy after winning the NLL Championship against the Colorado Mammoth at KeyBank Center on June 3, 2023 in Buffalo. Toronto owns the most NLL championship wins with six, but have not won. 16 against San Diego. November 6, 2023 NATIONAL LACROSSE LEAGUE UNVEILS NLL UNBOXED™ YOUTH-FOCUSED GRASSROOTS INITIA. Jun 18, 2022 Updated Jun 30, 2022. Just a few months after being dismissed from the Albany men's lacrosse team, Tehoka Nanticoke was selected No. 1-2, USA Lacrosse Magazine is going team by team in the days leading up to the opener. Bandits sign Nanticoke to 2-year contract. Training camp ’22 starts Saturday, November 5, in Buffalo, with 30-plus players vying for the coveted active roster. 08. There were some challenging times too. This rises every year to a maximum salary of $37K. . In the first quarter. He appreciates that the Bandits have one of the strongest followings among the teams in the NLL, and how much a championship means in a city of passionate sports fans. Y. July 31, 2023 COAST TO. Franchise Players for the Buffalo Bandits National Lacrosse League. All Teams Albany FireWolves Buffalo Bandits Calgary Roughnecks Colorado Mammoth Georgia Swarm Halifax Thunderbirds Las Vegas Desert Dogs New York Riptide Panther City Lacrosse Club Philadelphia Wings Rochester Knighthawks San Diego Seals Saskatchewan Rush Toronto Rock Vancouver Warriors. High school teams and other youth lacrosse programs will be recognized during select home games this year. The Buffalo Bandits today announced the team has signed forward Tehoka Nanticoke to a two-year deal, pending league approval. Bandits Tournament Team. On Saturday night, the Bandits proved to be a slightly bigger TV draw than the Rochester Americans, the Buffalo Sabres' AHL team. 1; 2; 1 of 2. Oct. Featured. The Buffalo Bandits are a professional box lacrosse team in the Eastern Conference of the National Lacrosse League (NLL). The 1996 Buffalo Bandits won the Championship. The average salary across the Bandits’ playing roster is $25K. Shop official Buffalo Bandits merchandise and gear from the NLL Shop. Witnessing the Bandits capture a title in person was thrilling for Elam, and also a reminder of what a championship could mean to Buffalo. The performance was a testament to what Cloutier described as Buffalo’s goal – to win the organization’s first championship since 2008, yes, but also for a group that loves playing together to continue to do so as long as possible. The Bandits won Game 1 of the series in Buffalo last weekend, 13-12, before dropping Game 2 on the road, 16-10. History Team beginnings. The Buffalo Bandits are hosting a free event on Thursday, June 15th at 5pm in Alumni Plaza outside KeyBank Center. 26.