Jay Thorimbert Signs 1-Day Contract to Retire with Bandits

October 14, 2026 - The Buffalo Bandits have signed Jay Thorimbert to a one-day contract for the purpose of retiring a Bandit. Thorimbert, an 18-year NLL veteran, spent seven seasons in Buffalo - including the 2007-08 NLL Cup-winning campaign - and was drafted by the organization in 2006. "I was drafted by Buffalo in 2006 and spent seven years with the organization, including being part of the 2008 championship team. The Bandits were one of the tightest-knit teams I've ever been a part of, and even after I mo... Full Story

Bandits Sign Shognosh to 3-Year Contract

October 13, 2026 - BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Buffalo Bandits today announced the team has signed goaltender Waukiigan Shognosh to a three-year contract, pending league approval. Shognosh (6'2", 180 lbs., 2/7/20007) was selected in the first round (14th overall) of the 2025 NLL Entry Draft and spent the 2025-26 season on the team's practice squad. He was named the Ontario Junior Lacross League Goaltender of the Year in 2025 after posting a 15-8 record for the Peterborough Lakers.... Full Story

Bandits Sign Wyers to 1-Year Contract

October 9, 2026 - BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Buffalo Bandits today announced the team has signed defenseman Cam Wyers to a one-year contract, pending league approval. Wyers (6'5", 220 lbs., 9/14/1999) completed his third season with Buffalo, registering five points (1+4) and 61 loose balls in 18 games played in 2025-26. He also set a career high and led the team in forced turnovers with 21. Over three seasons with the Bandits, Wyers has registered three goals, 16 assists, 19 points and 221 loose-ball recoveries in 52... Full Story

Let's Glow: Cosmic Baseball Announces Return to Sahlen Field as Part of 2027 Cosmic Takeover Tour

October 8, 2026 - Buffalo, NY (10/8/26) - Cosmic Baseball, an immersive, blacklight entertainment baseball experience, announces the 2027 touring schedule across 44 Minor League Baseball (MiLB) stadiums. The Cosmic Takeover Tour: Baseball brings high energy entertainment that blends professional baseball with a full-scale neon phenomenon will return to Sahlen Field in Buffalo in 2027! Building off a massive 2026 tour that featured 74 sold out games across 30 markets and welcomed over 750K fans, resulting in a ... Full Story

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