Bandits vs. FireWolves: How to Watch, Schedule, and Storylines Ahead of the NLL Finals

May 16, 2024 - The Buffalo Bandits are preparing for their fourth consecutive NLL Finals, a best-of-three series against the Albany FireWolves that begins with two games this weekend. Game 1 in Albany is Friday at 7 p.m. and will be televised in the Buffalo broadcast market on CW23 and streamed nationally on ESPN+. Game 2 in Buffalo is Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and will also be televised locally on CW23 and streamed nationally on ESPN+. Tickets are still available. Radio coverage of Games 1 and 2 can be found on WGR 550. Game 3, if... Full Story

Ryan Dilks Named 2023.24 NLL Defensive Player of the Year

May 16, 2024 - Vancouver, BC - The National Lacrosse League (NLL) announced today that Ryan Dilks has been named the winner of the NLL Defensive Player of the Year Award. This is the first time in franchise history that a Warriors player has won the award, and the second time that Dilks has been named the Defensive Player of the Year, having won in the 2015.16 season as a member of the Saskatchewan Rush. "He's a premier defenceman in the National Lacrosse League," said Curt Malawsky, Head Coach and General Manager. "He's such a humble a... Full Story

Nick Rose Wins NLL Goalie of the Year Award

May 16, 2024 - Oakville, ON - The National Lacrosse League (NLL) today announced that Toronto Rock goaltender Nick Rose is the winner of the 2024 NLL Goaltender of the Year Award. It's the first such honour for the future Hall of Fame goaltender. Rose's spectacular season saw him lead the NLL in wins (15), Goals-Against Average (9.18), and Save Percentage (.812), winning the goalie version of the triple crown. "This award is a great honour and something I'll look back on fondly and with pride after my career is over," remarked Rose. ... Full Story

Withers Wins NLL's Transition Player of the Year Award

May 16, 2024 - (HALIFAX, NS) - The National Lacrosse League today announced that Halifax Thunderbirds defender Jake Withers has taken home the 2024 Transition Player of the Year Award. "This year our team went as well as Jake went. He is so dynamic all over the floor and is truly redefining the face-off position. This award is certainly well-deserved," Thunderbirds Assistant Coach Andrew Suitor said. This is the first time that Withers has taken home the award as well as the first time he was nominated for the honour. The Thunderbir... Full Story

• San Diego Seals Cap a Record-Breaking 14-Win Season with a Trip to the Semifinals - San Diego Seals (NLL) May 16
  
• Bandits vs. FireWolves: How to Watch, Schedule, and Storylines Ahead of the NLL Finals - Buffalo Bandits (NLL) May 16
  
• Ryan Dilks: Exceeding Expectations as NLL's Top Shutdown Defender - Vancouver Warriors (NLL) May 16
  
• Ryan Dilks Named 2023.24 NLL Defensive Player of the Year - Vancouver Warriors (NLL) May 16
  
• Nick Rose Wins NLL Goalie of the Year Award - Toronto Rock (NLL) May 16
  
• Withers Wins NLL's Transition Player of the Year Award - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL) May 16
  
• Byrne Named NLL Offensive Player of the Year - Buffalo Bandits (NLL) May 16
  
• Buffalo's Byrne, Vancouver's Dilks, Halifax's Withers and Toronto's Rose Take NLL Positional Player of the Year Awards - (NLL) May 16
  
• National Lacrosse League: Ten Things to Know for NLL Finals Presented by AXIA Time - (NLL) May 16
  
• Glenn Clark Named NLL Coach of the Year and General Manager of the Year - Albany FireWolves (NLL) May 15
  
• Albany's Glenn Clark Scores Double Honor as NLL Coach of the Year and NLL General Manager of the Year - (NLL) May 15
  
• 2023 NLL First-Round Pick Payton Cormier Sets New NCAA Scoring Record - Vancouver Warriors (NLL) May 15
  
• Bandits to Host Party in the Plaza Ahead of Game 2 of NLL Finals - Buffalo Bandits (NLL) May 15
  
• NLL Announces Television Slate for NLL Finals Presented by AXIA Time Beginning May 17 - (NLL) May 14
  
• Looking Back: Brett Craig Ramps up Transition Play in Year Three - Colorado Mammoth (NLL) May 14
  
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• Bandits play Albany for NLL Championship hot streak - NLL Buffalo News (May 16)
  
• Glenn Clark named NLL coach, General Manager of the Year - NLL WTEN (May 16)
  
• Dhane Smith, Bandits begin quest for back-to-back NLL championships - NLL WGRZ (May 16)
  
• Bandits begin quest for back-to-back NLL championships - NLL WGRZ (May 16)
  
• NLL Cup Finals Preview, Part 1: The Bandits & FireWolves 2024 Seasons - NLL Inside Lacrosse (May 15)
  
• VIDEO: LAXMetrics - Buffalo's Underappreciated Defense - NLL YouTube (May 15)
  
• VIDEO: It Only Takes a Moment to Make History - NLL YouTube (May 15)
  
• Dan McCoy Challenges Erie County Executive Ahead of Albany's NLL Championship vs. Buffalo - NLL CBS6 (May 15)
  
• VIDEO: Buffalo Bandits vs Albany FireWolves - 2024 NLL Finals Presented by Axia - NLL YouTube (May 14)
  
• Georgia Swarm's Lyle Thompson Wins NLL Sportsmanship Award for 6th Straight Year - NLL Gwinnett Daily Post (May 14)
  
• VIDEO: When the Buffalo Bandits & Albany FireWolves Met in the Regular Season - NLL YouTube (May 14)
  
• John Bean stepping down as CSEC president/CEO, new hires announced - NLL Calgary Sun (May 14)
  
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