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Toronto Rock vs Buffalo Bandits

4 Comments
2024/05/04
01:27 UTC

11

Where do bandits fans sit in Toronto? Is there a section everyone likes to post up?

8 Comments
2024/04/28
16:06 UTC

10

Same ref in the 8 jersey

Aren't they supposed to change? That ref with the #8 on hist stripes has been at the last 4 games we played. Only reason I remember him is because he is a little fluffy hahaha.

2 Comments
2024/04/21
02:13 UTC

34

Throwback picture!!

2 Comments
2024/04/19
16:32 UTC

3

I’m looking to get one of the STH championship rings

I dont have a ST. is there anybody willing to buy and extra one for me? I’m willing to pay extra and any shipping

4 Comments
2024/04/16
20:53 UTC

9

OK, so here's our playoff scenarios...

With Panther City's 11-7 win against Albany today, this is how it shapes up(per Graeme Perrow's NLLStats.com and referenced by Dave Buchanan-who works on the Bandits broadcasts).

-#3 seed and a home game if BOTH Albany and Georgia lose. -#4 seed and a home game if EITHER Albany or Georgia lose. -#5 seed and we play on the road if all three teams win.

It hasn't yet mentioned the scenarios if Buffalo loses.

4 Comments
2024/04/14
23:56 UTC

5

Overlooked Penalty

I was at the Bandits game on Saturday night and noticed that Calgary would leave the door open while the ball was in play. It is rules violation,

92.9 FAILURE TO CLOSE SUBSTITUTION DOORS - The

Crew Chief will inform team personnel that the

substitution doors cannot be left open. After such

warning, and if the team does not comply, a bench minor

penalty will be imposed on the offending team.

Why was this ignored?

6 Comments
2024/04/14
04:10 UTC

15

STH’s you were part of this!

1 Comment
2024/04/11
19:27 UTC

3

Player awards by fan votes

So they have the fan awards up for Player of the year, fan favorite, and breakout player. Want to hear what you think you don't have to put who you voted for but go for it.

POY went with Byrne hard to pick Byrne or Dhane it could be 1 and 1a to be honest just a bunch of Byrnes goals have been clutch.

FF went with Buchanan Again a tough one I was on fence between Bucky and Tehoka. Both to me for the same reasons. Gritty , hard working, goals they score seem almost amazing everytime because there in spots where you just like no way.

BOP went with Martin Easy one hear he just has been solid came on late last year and just has been a solid player. Never really hear his name and just has grown I to a solid pillar on that defense. When he goes out for any length of time it's noticeable.

5 Comments
2024/04/10
18:59 UTC

7

No clocks on coverage

WTF this is absolute garbage no clocks on the coverage from Colorado. What kind of mom and pop production is this?

2 Comments
2024/04/06
01:23 UTC

17

Buchanan under appreciated

That guy does all the little dirty things that mostly don't show up on the stats sheet. The goal scored behind the back he went into the corner dug out the ground ball, made a pass to Smith, then continued to the net and buried it home. Most the team had cleared out because they thought they lost possession. That man deserves everything he gets.

6 Comments
2024/03/31
21:38 UTC

2

Odds of making the playoffs

I know last nights win against the Rock kept them in it but what are the odds that they make the playoffs this season? 5 games left, 4 of which are away.

2 Comments
2024/03/17
12:50 UTC

6

Dawson trade is another major injury coming?

So as much as I am glad they went and got some experience to help solidify the back end, I have a feeling we are about o learn of another major injury. After watching Brown get beat like a standing fence post multiple times it was clear they needed someone else. I didn't think they would trade for anyone. That leads me to believe based on the last major transactions that Spanger is really hurt worse than we hoped, or Martin was severely injured last game. Martin was seen wincing in pain after the 2nd time he was down plus I think he tried to run victory lap and had to pull up. That would suck if so he has been on absolute fire thus far.

4 Comments
2024/03/13
05:23 UTC

11

Nanticoke just amazed at his skills.

I don’t think we realize just how special a player he is. I have not seen a player plus with this much reckless abandonment but with such silky smooth hands. The crazy thing is he has that finesse game as well. I think his talent and skills get lost in a highlight capacity because of Dhane and Josh. You can always tell when he is out of the line up though. Lucky to watch him.

0 Comments
2024/03/09
12:53 UTC

20

Don’t tell me faceoffs wins aren’t important

To all the people that blasted my knowledge calling for a face off man on social platforms just take a seat!

11 Comments
2024/03/09
03:06 UTC

6

Which bar’s are bandit friendly around Key Bank Arena?

I’m driving up to make my “one live” bandits game a year policy. I’ve hit and missed over the last 2 years with bars in general. Any suggestions near the arena?

Go Bandits! They’re right there on the new playoff formate. I feel like this is a really big game.

8 Comments
2024/03/08
06:59 UTC

10

Marvel Night

Hello, my friends kid (14) want to dress up like a marvel character that the Buffalo Bandits are, her daughter is worried she might wear the wrong costume. (she has BAD anxiety/depression and has been looking forward to dressing up for this game) She doesn’t want to wear the opposing team marvel character. Any ideas? I thought maybe she dress up like Rax but put on an orange cape, cause Rax is her favorite. (Before you say wHy Is A 14 yEaR oLd DrEsSiNg Up, she has been a bandits fan since she was 4, and honestly the bandits have helped her leave her bad depressive episode as she LOVES marvel)

4 Comments
2024/03/05
22:29 UTC

9

Injuries

Injuries are piling up. I know most are short term and last season we overcame them, this feels different though. I think the reason it feels different is the second halves they have been having. I don't think they have been able to grind out those wins like last year at the end of games. The injuries this year are hitting different as well as far as who is injured.

5 Comments
2024/03/01
15:07 UTC

8

Buffalo Bandits

Group of girls from TO heading to buffalo for a lax game. Wanting to do some bar hoping after the game. Looking for recommendations on where is good to go!

Also; are we gonna catch trouble for wearing our rock jerseys? Hahah. I've seen the level of dedication fans have for their team when they visit TO.

6 Comments
2024/03/01
13:17 UTC

1

Does anyone know the name of the song in the opening hype video for the 2024 season?

If anyone has a link to the song or video I’d appreciate it

3 Comments
2024/03/01
02:44 UTC

5

How can i watch bandits games

I am currently living in NH and fully back into sports. I have a way to watch every other major buffalo sports team but no way to watch the bandits. Does anyone know a website I could use to watch

4 Comments
2024/03/01
01:01 UTC

17

Faceoff man needed ASAP!

They need a Faceoff man like yesterday. They gave up to 26 possessions off the face off. They aren’t even trying anymore. They just bend over the opposing Faceoff man clamps and spins boxes our guy out picks up the ball and boom we’re on defense. At least in the first couple weeks McKay was trying. I don’t know if Nanticoke being injured is the issue and there afraid of losing another man. This clearly has to stop when the momentum swung in favor of Halifax last week and 2weeks prior against Rochester there is no way to slow down the swing when you have to backpedal all the time and hope to get a loose ball. it’s the same issue a few years back when they basically just gave away possessions the same way.

10 Comments
2024/02/18
21:04 UTC

8

Vinc gets an Emmy

I stated in a post a few back about the new goalie tactic of interference, well Vinc definitely got one there. I mean I know it was I decent hit but Vinc looked like he got hit by a bus hahah. I can laugh now knowing he was ok but I can see why it went from 5 to a 2.

5 Comments
2024/02/04
12:30 UTC

4

Does anyone know why the Bandits hate DeSnoo?

Seems like something there. More than just going to a rival.

5 Comments
2024/01/30
01:39 UTC

7

New opponent goaltender tactic

I rewatched the Rochester game and I was concentrating on a couple things. The one that I looked at most was the 2 goalie interference calls. I am starting to wonder if this may be a new tactic that goalies will be pulling against the Bandits. The first goalie call was clearly embellished by the goalie. He felt a hand on his shoulder and flopped so bad Chugger on the bench had to be impressed(newer fans that is Steve Dietrich our defensive coach and former Bandits goalie who was well known for Oscar performances when he got hit).
The second one the goalie stepped into then flipped Byrne over his shoulder and then fell backwards. This could be something other teams start to pull with as much as Bandits crash the night on dives and cutting across the crease. Might just be me but it was in my eyes very interesting.

5 Comments
2024/01/19
03:35 UTC

5

Are you allowed to take pictures if you get tickets for the tunnel before the game?

Got two tickets for being down in the tunnel before the game. Are there restrictions or anything to be aware of. The initial invite doesn’t seem to contain much info.

4 Comments
2024/01/18
23:43 UTC

5

Roster Moves

With Justin Robinson coming off IR it makes sense the trade now still not happy. The roster was about to get real crowded. You can move Brad Robinson back to his original starting spot at forward. Bring in Emerson Clark couple weeks ago to see where he was to gauge what you have there.

2 Comments
2024/01/14
01:12 UTC

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