1997 Buffalo Bandits Roster
Major Indoor Lacrosse League (MILL)
Team Record: 6-4
Finishing 3rd in the MILL
Postseason: 1-1
Lost Championship
Coach: Les Bartley (6-4)
Location: Buffalo, New York
1997 Buffalo Bandits StatisticsTeam Record: 6-4
Finishing 3rd in the MILL
Postseason: 1-1
Lost Championship
Coach: Les Bartley (6-4)
Location: Buffalo, New York
The Buffalo Bandits of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League ended the 1997 season with a record of 6 wins, 4 losses and 0 ties for points, finishing third in the MILL, and compiled a postseason mark of 1-1.
The Bandits paced the circuit with 158 goals. Buffalo surrendered 153 goals. John Tavares scored 37 goals for the squad and contributed 29 assists. Ross Cowie topped the team with 5 wins and a team-best 14.48 goals against average, leading regular keepers.
Les Bartley coached the team. The 1997 Buffalo Bandits lost in the Championship.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Callan | February 3, 1966 | 6'0" | 210 | Whitby, ON | |
| Dean Cecconi | F | November 2, 1969 | 5'10" | 175 | Dayton, OH |
| Troy Cordingley | F | January 9, 1967 | 5'10" | 175 | |
| Ross Cowie | G | April 2, 1964 | 6'2" | 195 | Peterborough, ON |
| Kevin Cox | F | ||||
| Neil Doddridge | F | September 16, 1969 | 6'0" | 195 | Mississauga, ON |
| Ted Dowling | F | March 2, 1970 | 5'10" | 190 | Mississauga, ON |
| Steve Fannell | F | February 27, 1971 | 5'10" | 188 | Wolverhampton, England |
| Brian Hall | February 2, 1961 | 5'7" | 165 | ||
| Mike Hasen | D | June 19, 1972 | 6'0" | 185 | Toronto, ON |
| Bob Henry | F | August 8, 1973 | 6'0" | 207 | Lewiston, NY |
| Donald Henry | |||||
| Darris Kilgour | F | September 21, 1970 | 6'1" | 210 | Niagara Falls, NY |
| Rich Kilgour | T | January 14, 1969 | 6'0" | 185 | Niagara Falls, NY |
| Travis Kilgour | F | July 9, 1973 | 6'2" | 250 | Niagara Falls, NY |
| Jason Luke | F | August 11, 1975 | 6'0" | 180 | |
| Pat O'Toole | G | December 24, 1971 | 6'0" | 215 | Toronto, ON |
| Peter Parke | October 21, 1963 | 6'4" | 225 | Vancouver, BC | |
| Tom Phair | F | July 10, 1970 | 5'10" | 181 | Brampton, ON |
| Ryan Sanderson | F | February 18, 1975 | 5'8" | 176 | Orangeville, ON |
| John Tavares | F | September 8, 1968 | 5'11" | 185 | Toronto, ON |
