Buffalo Bandits

Buffalo Bandits Get Over the Hump, Win First NLL Cup Since 2008 and Fifth In Franchise History

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, June 4, 2023

was named Finals MVP, after recording two goals and seven assists in Game 3 to lead the Bandits.

Key Points: 
  • was named Finals MVP, after recording two goals and seven assists in Game 3 to lead the Bandits.
  • Dhane Smith becomes the 12th player in NLL history to win a regular season MVP and Finals MVP in their career.
  • With the victory, the Bandits claim their fifth NLL title, good for a tie for third by any NLL franchise (Halifax, trailing the Albany FireWolves and Toronto Rock franchises with six), and their first since 2008.
  • The decisive third game marked the fourth time since 2014 that the NLL Finals have needed all three games to determine a winner.

Buffalo and Colorado March to the National Lacrosse League Finals, Again

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, May 21, 2023

Philadelphia, PA, May 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The defending National Lacrosse League (@NLL) champion Colorado Mammoth and the Buffalo Bandits advanced to the 2023 NLL Finals following Colorado’s 9-7 thrilling victory over Calgary in Saturday’s NLL West Conference Final Game 3.

Key Points: 
  • Philadelphia, PA, May 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The defending National Lacrosse League (@NLL) champion Colorado Mammoth and the Buffalo Bandits advanced to the 2023 NLL Finals following Colorado’s 9-7 thrilling victory over Calgary in Saturday’s NLL West Conference Final Game 3.
  • This season’s championship battle begins Saturday, May 27 at 7pm ET/5pm MT at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, with live coverage on ESPNU, TSN, ESPN+ and TSN+.
  • A deciding Game 3, if necessary, heads back to Buffalo on Saturday, June 3 at 7:30pm ET/5:30pm MT and broadcast live on TSN, TSN+ and ESPN+.
  • 2023 NLL Finals Schedule – Colorado Mammoth (W4) vs. Buffalo Bandits (E1)
    Game 3 (if necessary): Saturday, June 3, 7:30pm ET, KeyBank Center, Buffalo; TSN, TSN+, ESPN+
    To view the 2023 NLL Playoffs bracket, visit https://www.nll.com/standings/ .

National Lacrosse League Playoffs Begin Friday, May 5, Schedule Features Two Games on TSN and ESPNU

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, April 30, 2023

The Bandits earned the #1 overall seed by virtue of its win over Albany.

Key Points: 
  • The Bandits earned the #1 overall seed by virtue of its win over Albany.
  • Each conference's second seeds – the Toronto Rock (13-5, East) and Calgary Roughnecks (13-5, West) – will also host games next weekend.
  • New this year are the Rochester Knighthawks (10-8) and Panther City Lacrosse Club (10-8), both making their franchise debuts in the postseason.
  • ESPNU will also carry the Saturday playoff doubleheader starting with Buffalo hosting Rochester followed by the game at Calgary.

National Lacrosse League Announces 2022-23 Schedule; Face Off Weekend Set for December 2-3

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Philadelphia, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Lacrosse League (@NLL) today announced the largest schedule in its history 135 games as the 2022-23 regular season gets underway with Face Off Weekend on December 2-3, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Philadelphia, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Lacrosse League (@NLL) today announced the largest schedule in its history 135 games as the 2022-23 regular season gets underway with Face Off Weekend on December 2-3, 2022.
  • Face Off Weekend will include two TSN Game of the Week contests on Friday, December 2 (Philadelphia Wings at Halifax Thunderbirds, 6 p.m.
  • The complete national broadcast schedules for TSN and ESPN and the Leagues playoff schedule will be announced in the coming weeks.
  • The National Lacrosse League (NLL) is North America's premier professional lacrosse league.

Buffalo Sabres Select Alida to Create Winning Fan Experiences

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Alida, a leader in Total Experience Management (TXM), today announced that the Buffalo Sabres have chosen Alida to gather continuous customer feedback that will inform innovative business decisions and enhance the experience for their fans.

Key Points: 
  • Alida, a leader in Total Experience Management (TXM), today announced that the Buffalo Sabres have chosen Alida to gather continuous customer feedback that will inform innovative business decisions and enhance the experience for their fans.
  • The insights we gain through our partnership with Alida will deepen our connection to Buffalo and to our great fans.
  • Within the first two weeks of establishing Alida Surveys within their current operations, the Buffalo Sabres have begun to create and maintain intuitive feedback loops to understand the changing preferences and needs of their customers.
  • Pegula Sports & Entertainment (PSE) streamlines key business areas across all Pegula family-owned sports and entertainment properties including the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bandits, Rochester Americans, Rochester Knighthawks, LECOM Harborcenter and ADPRO Sports.

BUFFALO BILLS WELCOME CAESARS SPORTSBOOK AS AN OFFICIAL MOBILE SPORTS BETTING PARTNER

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, January 15, 2022

BUFFALO, N.Y. and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Buffalo Bills and Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) today announced a multi-year partnership to make Caesars Sportsbook an Official Mobile Sports Betting Partner of the Buffalo Bills.The partnership combines custom fan experiences 'fit for a Caesar', significant sponsorship assets, and provides Caesars Sportsbook naming rights to a new sportsbook-style premium club lounge at Highmark Stadium.

Key Points: 
  • BUFFALO, N.Y. and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Buffalo Bills and Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) today announced a multi-year partnership to make Caesars Sportsbook an Official Mobile Sports Betting Partner of the Buffalo Bills.The partnership combines custom fan experiences 'fit for a Caesar', significant sponsorship assets, and provides Caesars Sportsbook naming rights to a new sportsbook-style premium club lounge at Highmark Stadium.
  • In addition to the new space, Caesars Sportsbook gains access to the use of official Buffalo Bills logos and marks, as well as access to a wide range ofVIP experiences and hospitality assets to make available for Caesars Sportsbook bettors through the Caesars Sportsbook app's integration with the industry-leading loyalty program, Caesars Rewards .
  • "We're ready to welcome Bills fans into the Caesars Empire and offer them access to best-in-class hospitality experiences through our Caesars Sportsbook app as we continue to expand our footprint across the state of New York and beyond."
  • Caesars Sportsbook was among the first sports betting operators to launch in the state of New York on the day mobile sports wagering went live.

Buffalo Bills Name FanDuel Group As Official Mobile Sports Betting Partner

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 6, 2022

NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Buffalo Bills and FanDuel Group announced a multi-year partnership, designating FanDuel as an official mobile sports betting partner of the Buffalo Bills.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Buffalo Bills and FanDuel Group announced a multi-year partnership, designating FanDuel as an official mobile sports betting partner of the Buffalo Bills.
  • FanDuel will also be the presenting sponsor of the Buffalo Bills-themed Podcast, Bills by the Numbers, hosted by Steve Tasker and Chris Brown, discussing team updates and key fantasy matchups.
  • "The Bills take pride in being a culture that is built on genuine connection with their fans, and we are absurdly fan-focused at FanDuel, making this a natural collaboration," said Mike Raffensperger, CMO of FanDuel Group.
  • Pegula Sports & Entertainment (PSE) streamlines key business areas across all Pegula family-owned sports and entertainment properties including the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bandits, Rochester Americans, Rochester Knighthawks, LECOM Harborcenter and ADPRO Sports.