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Buffalo's Montour named Player of the Week

March 12, 2008 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Buffalo Bandits News Release


Buffalo's Ken Montour was named both the Overall Player and Defensive Player of the Week after recording 49 saves in the Bandits' 11-7 victory over the Minnesota Swarm on Saturday at HSBC Arena. Since getting his first start in place of starter Mike Thompson, the 28-year-old goaltender has gone 3-1. Montour and the Bandits defense held the Swarm, a team averaging 14 goals-per-game, to only seven goals on Saturday. He leads the league in both goals against average (9.63) and save percentage (81.9%).

Teammate Mark Steenhuis was named Transition Player of the Week for the second-consecutive week. The 27-year-old right-hander scored two goals, including the game-winner, and three assists on Saturday. Steenhuis also scooped nine loose balls for the Bandits.

San Jose's Luke Wiles was named Offensive Player of the Week. The 25-year-old right-hander scored three goals and four assists in the Stealth's 12-8 road-win over the Colorado Mammoth on Saturday at Pepsi Center. Wiles also scooped seven loose balls for San Jose.

Teammate Frank Resetarits was named Rookie of the Week. The 22-year-old right-hander, who was selected fifth-overall out of UAlbany by the Stealth, scored three goals. Resetarits has scored eight goals and three assists in his last three games.

Week 11 Results

Saturday, March 8

Minnesota 7 at Buffalo 11

San Jose 12 at Colorado 8

Portland 12 at Calgary 15

Toronto at Philadelphia - ppd/weather (rescheduled for 4/6)

The Weekly Player Awards are determined by a vote of the General Managers and Head Coaches of the league's 12 teams.

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