US EditionBandits Win 3rd Title in a Row
- The Buffalo Bandits won their third consecutive National Lacrosse League title on Saturday at the KeyBank Center by defeating the Saskatchewan Rush 15-6 before a sellout crowd of 19,070.
- The Bandits entered the game tied with the Toronto Rock for the most championships in league history and aimed to break that tie under coach Tavares and director Scott Loffler.
- Buffalo outscored Saskatchewan 6-0 in the third quarter to build a 13-6 lead and pitch a second-half shutout, with Josh Byrne and Dhane Smith combining for seven goals and 17 points.
- Ian McKay, who earned the 2025 NLL finals MVP award, expressed that their main objective each season is to secure a title, and achieving this feat three consecutive times is exceptional.
- The Bandits matched the Rochester Knighthawks as the only teams with three straight titles and benefit from strong home support that offers a major advantage.
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PORT ELGIN’S MacKAY WINS FINALS MVP Ian MacKay won the National Lacrosse League’s Finals MVP Award after helping his Buffalo Bandits to a third-straight league title. MacKay, who grew up playing lacrosse in the Owen Sound North Stars system, scored seven goals and added five assists in the three-game finals series against the Saskatchewan Rush. He scored 24 points in the playoffs, including a team-high 16 goals.
Bandits win 3rd title in a row
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Call it a dynasty. The Bandits won their third consecutive title on Saturday with a 15-6 win at home against the Saskatchewan Rush in Game 3 of the NLL Finals. For a closer look at the Bandits' history-making moment, check out the photos below. All photos are courtesy of photographer Jim McCoy. Post-game celebration All photos courtesy of Jim McCoy In game All photos courtesy of Jim McCoy Banditland All photos courtesy of…
THREE IN A ROW: Bandits pull away to claim third straight NLL championship
The Bandits claimed their third consecutive NLL championship Saturday afternoon at the KeyBank Center, racing away from the Saskatchewan Rush in the second half for a 15-6 victory in Game
"Cemented In History" | Dhane Smith, Ian MacKay and John Tavares After Winning 2025 NLL Cup! - WNYmedia Network - Buffalo, NY
Buffalo Bandits Dhane Smith, Ian MacKay and head coach John Tavares spoke to the media after winning the 2025 NLL Cup. This is the team’s third straight championship and seventh in franchise history. Ian MacKay was named Finals MVP and talked about what it means to him and the team. For More Bandits NLL Action: http://bit.ly/3GTrGkD […] The post “Cemented In History” | Dhane Smith, Ian MacKay and John Tavares After Winning 2025 NLL Cup! appeared…
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