NLL Buffalo Bandits

Tavares Wins League's Top Weekly Honor

Published on February 6, 2003 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Buffalo Bandits News Release


Buffalo, New York. Buffalo Bandit forward John Tavares was named the National Lacrosse League's Overall Player of the Week. Tavares led the Bandits to a 19-16 victory at Columbus on Saturday night. Tavares netted five goals and added six assists in route to an 11-point performance.

In the game Tavares (Bandits all-time leading scorer) surpassed a career milestone with his 400th career goal. With two more points this weekend, Tavares will reach a career plateau with 800 points.

The Bandits play the Toronto Rock at home this Saturday night at 7:00pm at the HSBC Arena.




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