2003 Buffalo Bandits Roster
National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Team Record: 12-4
Finishing 2nd in the NLL's Central Division
Postseason: 1-1
Lost Semifinal
Coach: Darris Kilgour (12-4)
Location: Buffalo, New York
2003 Buffalo Bandits StatisticsTeam Record: 12-4
Finishing 2nd in the NLL's Central Division
Postseason: 1-1
Lost Semifinal
Coach: Darris Kilgour (12-4)
Location: Buffalo, New York
The Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League ended the 2003 season with a record of 12 wins and 4 losses, finishing second in the NLL's Central Division, and compiled a postseason mark of 1-1.
The Bandits scored 231 goals, best in the league. Buffalo conceded 188 goals. John Tavares netted 49 goals for the team, while Jason Crosbie, Mike Accursi and Jonas Derks each contributed twenty-five or more, too. John Tavares accounted for 58 assists. Steve Dietrich earned 11 wins for the squad and a team-best 11.6 goals against average, leading goalkeepers with enough qualifying appearances.
Darris Kilgour coached the team. The 2003 Buffalo Bandits lost in the Semifinal.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Accursi | F | February 25, 1975 | 5'11" | 175 | Welland, ON |
| Aime Caines | F | October 18, 1975 | 6'2" | 175 | Windsor, 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 |
| Randy Fraser | F | ||||
| Craig Gelsvik | D | January 26, 1974 | 6'4" | 235 | Duncan, BC |
| Ray Guze | June 8, 1975 | 6'2" | 195 | Vancouver, BC | |
| Jamie Hackel | F | February 4, 1975 | 6'2" | 225 | Richmond, BC |
| Duane Jacobs | F | March 22, 1966 | 6'1" | 205 | Burlington, ON |
| Rich Kilgour | T | January 14, 1969 | 6'0" | 185 | Niagara Falls, NY |
| Chris Langdale | D | September 26, 1973 | 6'2" | 200 | Burlington, ON |
| Pat McCready | T | October 18, 1974 | 6'1" | 195 | St. Catharines, ON |
| Andy Ogilvie | D | January 31, 1965 | 6'1" | 210 | Peterborough, ON |
| Lindsay Plunkett | F | May 12, 1980 | 6'3" | 210 | Peterborough, ON |
| Corey Quinn | G | July 13, 1977 | 6'3" | 230 | St. Catharines, ON |
| Chris Seller | February 4, 1977 | 6'2" | 185 | Richmond, BC | |
| 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 |
| Kelly Sullivan | F | July 24, 1979 | 5'11" | 170 | Peterborough, ON |
| Kerry Susheski | T | October 26, 1979 | 5'10" | 175 | New Westminster, BC |
| John Tavares | F | September 8, 1968 | 5'11" | 185 | Toronto, ON |
| Peter Tavares | F | March 27, 1976 |
