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December 13, 2025 - Dhane Smith, Josh Byrne each recorded a hat-trick.
Dhane Smith and Josh Byrne each had a hat-trick and accounted for six of the Buffalo Bandits' eight goals, but a game-winner 26 seconds into overtime by Clarke Petterson gave the Halifax Thunderbirds a 9-8 win on Saturday at KeyBank Center.
Petterson and Dawson Theede each recorded a hat-trick for Halifax, which scored five of the final six goals to erase a 7-4 third-quarter lead for the Bandits. The Thunderbirds took their first lead of the game at 8-7 with 6:41 to pl... Full Story
December 11, 2025 - When coach John Tavares assessed last season following the Buffalo Bandits' third consecutive championship, he diagnosed an area of improvement for 2025-26: be better in transition.
With an experienced defensive group - further bolstered by the addition of 10-year NLL veteran Mitch de Snoo - creating opportunities for Buffalo's dynamic offense and shutting down opponents are key ingredients for the Bandits' success. It's a mixture that has made Buffalo one of the best shutdown teams in the NLL.
The Bandits will have to... Full Story
November 29, 2025 - Buffalo's quest for a 4th straight title began with a 15-11 win in Banditland.
The Buffalo Bandits were interlocked with their arms draped over their teammates' shoulders as they christened a third consecutive championship banner to the KeyBank Center rafters.
Defensively in the second half, the Bandits played like a group ready to chase another trophy.
Dhane Smith scored a team-high four goals with a game-high eight points, Josh Byrne tallied six points and the Bandits allowed just three goals in the second half en... Full Story
November 28, 2025 - Just over six months after capturing a historic third consecutive NLL Championship, the Bandits are back for the 2025-26 season opener against the Georgia Swarm on Saturday at KeyBank Center.
The banner raising ceremony is slated to start at 7:15 p.m. with the opening faceoff set for 7:30 p.m. All fans in attendance will receive a "2025 World Champions" mini banner.
The Bandits return key cogs to the last three titles in 2024-25 NLL leading scorers Dhane Smith, Josh Byrne, 2025 NLL Finals MVP Ian MacKay and goaltender ... Full Story
The Buffalo Bandits are an indoor lacrosse team. Based in Buffalo, New York, they are a member of the National Lacrosse League.
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Bandits Unable to Respond to Halifax's 2nd-Half Comeback, Fall, 9-8, in Overtime
December 13, 2025 - Dhane Smith, Josh Byrne each recorded a hat-trick.
Dhane Smith and Josh Byrne each had a hat-trick and accounted for six of the Buffalo Bandits' eight goals, but a game-winner 26 seconds into overtime by Clarke Petterson gave the Halifax Thunderbirds a 9-8 win on Saturday at KeyBank Center.
Petterson and Dawson Theede each recorded a hat-trick for Halifax, which scored five of the final six goals to erase a 7-4 third-quarter lead for the Bandits. The Thunderbirds took their first lead of the game at 8-7 with 6:41 to pl... Full StoryMore Buffalo Bandits stories below
Bandits vs Thunderbirds: How to Watch, Lineup Notes, and Storylines
December 11, 2025 - When coach John Tavares assessed last season following the Buffalo Bandits' third consecutive championship, he diagnosed an area of improvement for 2025-26: be better in transition.
With an experienced defensive group - further bolstered by the addition of 10-year NLL veteran Mitch de Snoo - creating opportunities for Buffalo's dynamic offense and shutting down opponents are key ingredients for the Bandits' success. It's a mixture that has made Buffalo one of the best shutdown teams in the NLL.
The Bandits will have to... Full StoryBandits' 2nd-Half Defense Leads To Season-Opening Win Over Swarm
November 29, 2025 - Buffalo's quest for a 4th straight title began with a 15-11 win in Banditland.
The Buffalo Bandits were interlocked with their arms draped over their teammates' shoulders as they christened a third consecutive championship banner to the KeyBank Center rafters.
Defensively in the second half, the Bandits played like a group ready to chase another trophy.
Dhane Smith scored a team-high four goals with a game-high eight points, Josh Byrne tallied six points and the Bandits allowed just three goals in the second half en... Full StoryBandits vs Swarm: How to Watch, Lineup Notes, and Storylines
November 28, 2025 - Just over six months after capturing a historic third consecutive NLL Championship, the Bandits are back for the 2025-26 season opener against the Georgia Swarm on Saturday at KeyBank Center.
The banner raising ceremony is slated to start at 7:15 p.m. with the opening faceoff set for 7:30 p.m. All fans in attendance will receive a "2025 World Champions" mini banner.
The Bandits return key cogs to the last three titles in 2024-25 NLL leading scorers Dhane Smith, Josh Byrne, 2025 NLL Finals MVP Ian MacKay and goaltender ... Full StoryBuffalo Bandits News
- Bandits Unable to Respond to Halifax's 2nd-Half Comeback, Fall, 9-8, in Overtime - December 13, 2025
- Bandits vs Thunderbirds: How to Watch, Lineup Notes, and Storylines - December 11, 2025
- Bandits' 2nd-Half Defense Leads To Season-Opening Win Over Swarm - November 29, 2025
- Bandits vs Swarm: How to Watch, Lineup Notes, and Storylines - November 28, 2025
- Bandits Acquire Mitch de Snoo - November 26, 2025
- Season Preview: Key Additions, Returnees and Breakout Candidates - November 26, 2025
- Bandits Announce Initial 21-Man Roster - November 24, 2025
- Justin Martin Announces Retirement Following 8-Year Career in Buffalo - November 20, 2025
- Start Time for Bandits Game vs. Georgia on November 29 Moved to 7:30 p.m. - November 12, 2025
- Bandits Announce 2025-26 Theme Nights - November 7, 2025
- Bandits Sign Nanticoke to 3-Year Contract - November 4, 2025
- Bandits Sign Wyers to 1-Year Contract - October 30, 2025
- Bandits Sign Matisz to 1-Year Contract - October 29, 2025
- Bandits Sign Benesch to 1-Year Contract - October 28, 2025
- Bandits Sign Vinc to 1-Year Contract - October 27, 2025
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Buffalo Bandits Professional Lacrosse
League: National Lacrosse LeagueHome: Buffalo, New York
Class: Indoor
Website: Buffalo Bandits site
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Buffalo Bandits Scoreboard
| Sat., Dec 13 | L | Halifax 9 at Buffalo 8 | Final |
| Sat., Nov 29 | W | Georgia 11 at Buffalo 15 | Final |
| Sat., May 24 | W | Saskatchewan 6 at Buffalo 15 (Champ. Gm. 3) | Final |
| Sun., May 18 | L | Buffalo 10 at Saskatchewan 11 (Champ. Gm. 2) | Final |
| Fri., May 16 | W | Saskatchewan 10 at Buffalo 12 (Champ. Gm. 1) | Final |
| Sun., May 4 | W | Buffalo 11 at Vancouver 9 (Playoff Gm. 2) | Final |
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Buffalo Bandits Headlines
- VIDEO: Buffalo Bandits' Banner Raising Ceremony: 2024-25 NLL Finals Champions - NLL YouTube (December 1)
- Dhane Smith's 4-goal night powers Bandits to season-opening win - NLL WGRZ (November 30)
- VIDEO: Buffalo Bandits vs. Georgia Swarm - Game Highlights - NLL YouTube (November 30)
- Buffalo Bandits drop championship banner, then win opener - NLL Buffalo News (November 30)
- Bandits coach on win against Swarm - NLL Buffalo News (November 30)
- Bandits have a banner-raising night at KeyBank Center - NLL WGRZ (November 30)
- Photos: Bandits beat Swarm, 15-11, in home opener - NLL Buffalo News (November 30)
- Buffalo Bandits begin quest for fourth straight NLL title - NLL Buffalo News (November 28)
- Breaking: Buffalo Bandits Trade for Mitch de Snoo, Franchise Tag Grievance Dropped - NLL Inside Lacrosse (November 26)
- Bandits finalize roster for 2025-26 season - NLL WGRZ (November 26)
- Bandits move start time for home opener - NLL WGRZ (November 26)
- Bandits announce theme nights for next season - NLL WGRZ (November 8)
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