2005 Buffalo Bandits Roster
National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Team Record: 11-5
Finishing 2nd in the NLL's Eastern Division
Postseason: 0-1
Lost Division Semifinal
Coach: Darris Kilgour (11-5)
Location: Buffalo, New York
Attendance: 82,306, Avg. 10,288 in 8 home dates
2005 Buffalo Bandits StatisticsTeam Record: 11-5
Finishing 2nd in the NLL's Eastern Division
Postseason: 0-1
Lost Division Semifinal
Coach: Darris Kilgour (11-5)
Location: Buffalo, New York
Attendance: 82,306, Avg. 10,288 in 8 home dates
The Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League ended the 2005 season with a record of 11 wins and 5 losses, finishing second in the NLL's Eastern Division, and compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
The Bandits recorded 217 goals and surrendered 183. John Tavares scored 43 goals for Buffalo, while A.J. Shannon, Dan Teat and Mark Steenhuis each netted twenty-five or more, too. John Tavares contributed 59 assists. Steve Dietrich earned 9 wins in front of the net for the team and a team-best 10.89 goals against average, leading keepers with significant playing time.
Darris Kilgour coached the team. The 2005 Buffalo Bandits lost in the Division Semifinal.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aime Caines | F | October 18, 1975 | 6'2" | 175 | Windsor, ON |
| Drew Candy | March 6, 1979 | 6'2" | 215 | London, ON | |
| Kyle Couling | D | November 15, 1973 | 6'0" | 190 | Coquitlam, BC |
| Jason Crosbie | F | June 25, 1975 | 5'11" | 205 | Bowmanville, ON |
| Jonas Derks | F | November 24, 1974 | 5'9" | 165 | Newmarket, ON |
| Steve Dietrich | G | February 18, 1970 | 5'9" | 240 | Kitchener, ON |
| Greg Floris | D | September 20, 1981 | |||
| Tyler Francey | D | March 5, 1978 | 6'2" | 215 | Brampton, ON |
| Derek General | G | July 30, 1971 | 6'0" | 160 | Brantford, ON |
| Jon Harasym | T | December 13, 1979 | 5'9" | 180 | Edmonton, AB |
| Clay Hill | T | May 17, 1976 | 5'11" | 185 | Hamilton, ON |
| Mike Hominuck | F | May 4, 1981 | 5'9" | 170 | |
| Kyle Jamieson | F | November 3, 1981 | 5'10" | 195 | |
| Bryan Kazarian | T | June 30, 1981 | 5'10" | 195 | |
| Rich Kilgour | T | January 14, 1969 | 6'0" | 185 | Niagara Falls, NY |
| Kyle Laverty | March 29, 1980 | 6'1" | 200 | Peterborough, ON | |
| Pat McCready | T | October 18, 1974 | 6'1" | 195 | St. Catharines, ON |
| Tom Montour | M | June 7, 1982 | 6'1" | 170 | Ohsweken, ON |
| Delby Powless | F | April 2, 1959 | |||
| A.J. Shannon | M,F | June 8, 1980 | 6'0" | 213 | Whitby, ON |
| Billy-Dee Smith | M | June 30, 1982 | 6'3" | 215 | St. Catharines, ON Canada |
| Mark Steenhuis | M | December 3, 1980 | 5'11" | 195 | St. Catharines, ON |
| John Tavares | F | September 8, 1968 | 5'11" | 185 | Toronto, ON |
| Dan Teat | F | December 9, 1971 | 5'11" | 180 | Toronto, ON |
| Chris White | D | April 26, 1980 | 6'0" | 205 | Peterborough, ON |
