2022-'23 Buffalo Bandits

[Taro T]

Bandits opened at home against the Albany Firewolves tonight.

Bad guys won 11-10.  The story of the game was goaltending.  Jamieson made at least 42 saves for the Wolves.  Not sure how many saves Vinc made, but Albany's 4th goal came on just their 7th shot.

Nanticoke started the scoring, but then Albany found the area under the post & above Vinc's left shoulder.  Can't recall if it was 4-1 or 5-1 before the Bandits started solving Jamieson.

Bandits were down 9-5 before getting it tied back up at 9 on a play that got Nanticoke his 4th goal & ejected for a goalie interference major & a subsequent fight.  During that comeback, McKay had one called back for a legit crease violation.  The Bandits had another called back on what should've been a clean goal that got followed by a rookie celebrating & following into the crease before the ball fully crossed the line. That ended up being the difference as Albany scored 1 on the major & an insurance goal after that and the Bandits could only get 1 back before the clock expired.

If Vinc can find his game, the Bandits will be tough to beat again.  But Matt is 40 (what is it w/ Buffalo & 40+ year old goalies?) and didn't play well in the playoffs, especially in the finals vs the Mamouth.  If he can't find his game, the Bandits will waste a very good roster.

[Marvin]

13 hours ago, Taro T said:

If Vinc can find his game, the Bandits will be tough to beat again.  But Matt is 40 (what is it w/ Buffalo & 40+ year old goalies?) and didn't play well in the playoffs, especially in the finals vs the Mamouth.  If he can't find his game, the Bandits will waste a very good roster.

Who is behind Vinc?  What is plan B?

[Taro T]

Just now, Marvin said:

Who is behind Vinc?  What is plan B?

Haven't seen the full roster & they only showed the backup once after Vinc was run, so not sure if it's still the same guy as last year.  No idea if they'll rely on the backup in Vinc falter or go the trade route.  They did trade in season for Adler (at the X) last year, so they are willing to make moves.

It also didn't help last night that the captain was out sick & Albany did a great job shutting down the Great Dhane.

[Taro T]

For those of you complaining that there aren't enough Buffalo sports viewing options this evening, well, fret no more.  There IS another option available for your viewing pleasure.

YOUR Buffalo Bandits take on the Toronto Rock tonight at 7PM.

Let's Go Baaan-dittts!  Let's Go Baaan-ditttts!

[Marvin]

And Halifax has a team in the NLL.

[Taro T]

22 minutes ago, Marvin said:

And Halifax has a team in the NLL.

Have for ~3 years.  Styres moved the Kin-ig-hit Hawks there.

So, the Pegulas brought an expansion team to Ra-cha-cha & gave them a very creative, original team name.  😉 

Though the name didn't change, the colors did.  The new version has army green & black as it's main colors rather than the technicolor vomit the other version used to run with.

[Taro T]

3-3 after 1.

Bandits got out to an early 3-0 lead but a ton of penalties let the Rock back into it.

[Taro T]

8-4 at the 1/2.

Only Rock goal in the 2nd was a shorty.

Vinc w/ 25 saves on 29 shots.  Nanticoke w/ a Hattie.

Priollo missed last game w/ the flu.  Good to have him back.

[Taro T]

9-4 through 3.

The elder Robinson w/ the only goal that Q.

[Taro T]

1 down.  2 to go.

Bandits win - 11 - 8.

On to the Bills game.

[Refuting]

The Buffalo Braves were a pretty good basketball team back in the day. Would love to have a basketball team in this dump of a city 

[HeftyLefty]

3 minutes ago, Refuting said:

The Buffalo Braves were a pretty good basketball team back in the day. Would love to have a basketball team in this dump of a city 

Just be happy they didn't move the Bills to Austin like they should have

[Refuting]

Just now, HeftyLefty said:

Just be happy they didn't move the Bills to Austin like they should have

Did you know the Sabres almost moved to Seattle before the lockout? I bet 99% of posters here didn't know that 

[HeftyLefty]

26 minutes ago, Refuting said:

Did you know the Sabres almost moved to Seattle before the lockout? I bet 99% of posters here didn't know that 

Any real hockey fan would know that. They barely watch hockey, they're only here because they're lonely. 

[Refuting]

3 minutes ago, HeftyLefty said:

Any real hockey fan would know that. They barely watch hockey, they're only here because they're lonely. 

That LGR guy is definitely lonely. He's memorized every single movie quote ever made 

[HeftyLefty]

2 minutes ago, Refuting said:

That LGR guy is definitely lonely. He's memorized every single movie quote ever made 

If you're into cool facts, OJ Simpson was actually drafted by the sabres but decided to play football instead.

[Refuting]

1 minute ago, HeftyLefty said:

If you're into cool facts, OJ Simpson was actually drafted by the sabres but decided to play football instead.

That's because he knew the Sabres would stink and never win a title 

[HeftyLefty]

1 minute ago, Refuting said:

That's because he knew the Sabres would stink and never win a title 

Yeah he was a smart guy, nobody decides to play hockey if they have another option.

[Refuting]

3 minutes ago, HeftyLefty said:

Yeah he was a smart guy, nobody decides to play hockey if they have another option.

I dont even know how the NHL exists anymore. The professional ping pong association (PPPA) generates more revenue per year 

[HeftyLefty]

7 minutes ago, Refuting said:

I dont even know how the NHL exists anymore. The professional ping pong association (PPPA) generates more revenue per year 

More action too, NHL players are softer than soccer players

[Refuting]

2 hours ago, HeftyLefty said:

More action too, NHL players are softer than soccer players

Not sure what the Buffalo Bandits are do you know? 

[HeftyLefty]

12 minutes ago, Refuting said:

Not sure what the Buffalo Bandits are do you know? 

Its a bowling team

[Refuting]

4 minutes ago, HeftyLefty said:

Its a bowling team

You spelled boring wrong 

[SABRES 0311]

 

[HeftyLefty]

11 minutes ago, SABRES 0311 said:

 

oh wait its cricket?