The Buffalo Bandits have officially revealed their roster for the upcoming 2025-26 season. NLL teams were required to submit their 21-man rosters on Monday, marking the preparation for another competitive season.
Roster Details for 2025-26 Season
In addition to finalizing their main roster, the Bandits have bolstered their practice squad by signing forward Ryan Benesch and defensemen Taylor Dooley and Carter Coffey.
Season Opener
The Bandits will kick off their season on Saturday, November 29, by raising their third consecutive NLL Cup banner at the KeyBank Center. They will face the Georgia Swarm in a highly anticipated matchup. Tickets for the game are still available for fans eager to support their team.
Initial Roster Breakdown
The Bandits’ roster consists of the following players:
- Forwards (7):
- 91 Kyle Buchanan
- 22 Josh Byrne
- 1 Tehoka Nanticoke
- 18 Lukas Nielsen
- 81 Clay Scanlan
- 92 Dhane Smith
- 29 Mike Triolo
- Transition (5):
- 41 Connor Farrell
- 33 Ron John
- 4 Ian MacKay
- 20 Nick Weiss
- 3 Thomas Whitty
- Defensemen (5):
- 77 Zack Belter
- 6 Paul Dawson
- 23 Steve Priolo
- 8 Dylan Robinson
- 5 Cam Wyers
- Goalies (4):
- 46 Evan Constantopoulos
- 44 Steve Orleman
- 00 Wakiigan Shognosh
- 48 Matt Vinc
Injured Reserve and Practice Squad
The roster also includes the following players on injured reserve:
- 24 Kiel Matisz
- 25 Matt Spanger
- 87 Coltrane Tyson
The practice squad is made up of:
- 17 Ryan Benesch
- 80 Carter Coffey
- 19 Taylor Dooley
The inclusion of experienced players and new signings shows the Bandits’ commitment to building a strong team for the 2025-26 season.
