2009 Buffalo Bandits Roster
National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Team Record: 10-6
Finishing 2nd in the NLL's Eastern Division
Postseason: 1-1
Lost Division Final
Coach: Darris Kilgour (10-6)
Location: Buffalo, New York
Attendance: 143,581, Avg. 17,948 in 8 home dates
2009 Buffalo Bandits StatisticsTeam Record: 10-6
Finishing 2nd in the NLL's Eastern Division
Postseason: 1-1
Lost Division Final
Coach: Darris Kilgour (10-6)
Location: Buffalo, New York
Attendance: 143,581, Avg. 17,948 in 8 home dates
The Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League ended the 2009 season with a record of 10 wins and 6 losses, finishing second in the NLL's Eastern Division, and compiled a postseason mark of 1-1.
Buffalo topped the league with 223 goals. The club allowed 170 goals. John Tavares and Mark Steenhuis scored 51 goals each for the Bandits, while Mike Accursi and Roger Vyse netted twenty-five or more also. Mark Steenhuis accounted for 50 assists. Ken Montour recorded 8 wins in front of the net for the team and a team-best 9.59 goals against average, leading goalkeepers with enough qualifying appearances.
Darris Kilgour coached the team. The 2009 Buffalo Bandits lost in the Division Final.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Accursi | F | February 25, 1975 | 5'11" | 175 | Welland, ON |
| Cory Bomberry | F | August 4, 1976 | 6'0" | 215 | Hamilton, ON |
| Brett Bucktooth | M,A | April 25, 1983 | 6'2" | 195 | Nedrow, NY |
| Brian Croswell | F | July 19, 1982 | 6'3" | 210 | Peterborough, ON |
| Kevin Dostie | F | November 8, 1980 | 5'6" | 200 | Ottawa, ON |
| Brandon Francis | F | August 4, 1983 | 6'2" | 245 | |
| Sean Greenhalgh | A | July 15, 1982 | 5'10" | 180 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Clay Hill | T | May 17, 1976 | 5'11" | 185 | Hamilton, ON |
| Cody Jacobs | F | June 1, 1985 | 5'10" | 185 | |
| Rich Kilgour | T | January 14, 1969 | 6'0" | 185 | Niagara Falls, NY |
| Ian Llord | D | June 9, 1985 | 6'2" | 192 | St. Catharines, ON |
| Pat McCready | T | October 18, 1974 | 6'1" | 195 | St. Catharines, ON |
| Ken Montour | G | September 9, 1979 | 5'11" | 190 | Brantford, ON |
| Tom Montour | M | June 7, 1982 | 6'1" | 170 | Ohsweken, ON |
| Delby Powless | F | April 2, 1959 | |||
| Phil Sanderson | D | January 23, 1977 | 5'9" | 175 | Oakville, ON |
| Kyle Schmelze | D | November 16, 1985 | 6'2" | 210 | |
| Billy-Dee Smith | M | June 30, 1982 | 6'3" | 215 | St. Catharines, ON Canada |
| Joe Smith | D | July 29, 1980 | 6'1" | 205 | Syracuse, NY |
| Mark Steenhuis | M | December 3, 1980 | 5'11" | 195 | St. Catharines, ON |
| Brandon Swamp | F | December 7, 1984 | 5'10" | 190 | |
| John Tavares | F | September 8, 1968 | 5'11" | 185 | Toronto, ON |
| Mike Thompson | G | June 16, 1977 | 5'10" | 240 | Masscal, NY |
| Roger Vyse | A | October 31, 1981 | 5'10" | 185 | Hagersville, ON |
| Chris White | D | April 26, 1980 | 6'0" | 205 | Peterborough, ON |
